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Obituary for BENSON


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday February 17, 2010

Don C. Benson, long time resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2010. He is survived by his sister, Marilyn Tucker of Cedar Rapids, IA; cousin, Del Eggers and wife, Lolly of Iowa City, IA; nephews, Steve Tucker and wife, Ellen, Jim Tucker and wife, Dawn all of Cedar Rapids, IA, and Brian Pressler and wife, Kristen of Eau Claire, WI, David Pressler of Elberta, AL ; nieces, Linda Rineck of Walnut Creek, CA, Kaeleen Mohr of Eau Claire, WI, and Kathy Rose and husband, Chris of De Pere, WI; sister-in-law, Helen M. Rineck of Chippewa Falls, WI; brother-in-law, David Pressler of Eau Claire, WI; and twelve grand nieces and nephews. Don was preceded in death in 1991 by his wife, Joyce Benson. Don proudly served his country as a Captain of the United States Army during WWII. Following his service time he had a very successful career with Sears Roebuck. He held various management positions throughout the country and finished his career with Sears, in Albuquerque, as Merchandise Manager. Above all Don was a very loving and devoted husband to his wife, Joyce. His interests were gardening and he was an avid sports fan. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 19, 2010 at French ~ Wyoming Chapel location. Burial will take place in Belmond, IA. Should friends desire contributions may be made to any home hospice care organization in Don's memory. Please visit our online guestbook for Don at RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400