Lyle Benson's Obituary
Lyle Elwell Benson, son of Lyle Edward and Lydia Anne Deweese Benson, was born May 5, 1930, in Van Dyke, Michigan. He departed this life Saturday, February 14, 2009, in Select Specialty Hospital, Springfield, Missouri, at the age of seventy-eight years, nine months, and nine days. On December 25, 1948, Lyle was united in marriage to Margaret Elizabeth Smith and to this union eight children were born. He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant daughter, Antoinette Benson; two brothers, Bill Benson and Henry Tomes; a step-brother, Jimmy Shaffer; and Hank Kubic, who was like a son to Lyle. Lyle is survived by his loving wife, Margaret, of the home; seven children, Lyle William “Sonny” Benson and wife, Faye, of Long Lane, Missouri, Larry Benson of Flat Rock, Michigan, Beverly Benson of Hartville, Missouri, Ronnie Benson and wife, Vickie, and Marlene Sawyers and husband, Roger, all of Seymour, Missouri, Timothy Benson and Kimberly Benson, both of Hartville, Missouri; thirteen grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren and two greatly anticipated great-grandchildren; a sister, Deliah Quillan and husband, JR, of Gates City, Virginia; two step-brothers, Charlie Shaffer of South Haven, Michigan, and Harry Shaffer of Salinas, California; a number of nieces and nephews, as well as a host of other relatives and many dear friends. Lyle was born in Michigan and spent all of his childhood in the Van Dyke area. In June of 1946, Lyle joined the United States Army and faithfully served his country. After his marriage to Margaret in 1948, he re-enlisted in the Army. Lyle and Margaret made their home in the Detroit, Michigan, area until moving to Hartville in 1971 where he would spend the rest of his life. He worked several years as an over the road truck driver for many different companies. In his spare time, Lyle enjoyed collecting coins and stamps, fishing, watching wrestling on television, and listening to bluegrass music. Lyle was a people person who never met a stranger. He was kind, caring and was friendly to everyone, and to his children he was the greatest father in the world. Lyle was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate his life and accomplishments and will treasure the wonderful memories he has created for his family and friends. Services will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday February 17, 2009 at the Holman-Howe Funeral Home Hartville, Missouri. Burial will be in the Hopewell Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday evening 7-8:30 pm at the funeral home under the direction of the Holman-Howe Funeral home Hartville, Missouri. Return to top
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