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Dolores Benson
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Dolores Jane Benson age 84, of Sheyenne, ND, died Tuesday June 17, 2014, at Carrington Health Center, Carrington, ND. Dolores Jane Swanson was born on February 28, 1930 to Harold Swanson and Esther (Ponto) Swanson at her paternal grandparent’s farm home, rural New Rockford, ND. She grew up in New Rockford, attending nine years of school before moving to Sheyenne where she attended three years of high school, graduating in 1948. On May 30, 1948, she was united in marriage to Ellsworth Benson at First Lutheran Church in Sheyenne. They lived at various locations until settling in Sheyenne in 1952, when Ellsworth became employed by Eddy County. They celebrated 50 years of marriage. Dolores was baptized and a confirmed member of First Lutheran Church, and joined Antelope Valley Lutheran Church, rural Oberon, ND, after her marriage. In 1994, after the closure of Antelope Valley, they joined First Lutheran Church. Dolores was treasurer of Antelope Valley Church for over 25 years. She also served as president of the Ladies Aid and the cemetery board. She served as secretary/treasurer for the 55 Club and was a volunteer for the Lutheran Brotherhood and AAL. She was a member of the Degree of Honor for more than 50 years. Dolores enjoyed crocheting, playing cards and working in her yard. She also cleaned homes, worked at the local creamery and was an expert painter, both interior and exterior. She is survived by her children, Barbara Duncan of Devils Lake, ND, Jonelle (James) Hvinden of Maddock, ND, Ellsworth Jon (Marcia) Benson of Council Bluffs, IA, and Jane (Dale) Price of Jamestown, ND; thirteen grandchildren seventeen great-grandchildren; three sisters Shirley (Richard) Thueson of Sheyenne, Darlene (Gordon) Hill, Mandan, ND, and Marla (Wayne) Nelson, Devils Lake; and one brother Michael (Terry) Swanson, Albany, NY.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ellsworth on October 10, 1998, son Ellsworth Paul, in May of 1952, her parents, and a son-in-law, Michael Duncan.
PRAYER SERVICE: Thursday 7PM in Evans Funeral Home, New Rockford FUNERAL SERVICE: First Lutheran Church, Sheyenne, ND DATE AND TIME: Friday, June 27, 2014 at 10:00AM BURIAL: Antelope Valley Cemetery, Oberon, ND |
Posted Condolences:
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Name: Carla Lysne Schlabs
Date: 06 28 14
Message: I'm sorry for your loss. The world is a little darker today but heaven is much brighter. Thinking of you during this sad time. Comfort will come with prayers from your mother's many friends.
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Name: Pastor Celeste Waymire
Date: June 27, 2014
Message: Jon and family,
Our Savior's Lutheran Church, your neighbors in Council Bluffs, offer our condolences. We are sorry for your loss. Gracious Lord, thank you for your gifts you have given this family in your beloved child of Delores. Be with her family, offering them the hope we all have in the resurrection. In the precious name of Jesus. Amen.
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Name: Tim & Lynell
Date: 6/26/14
Message: I am so sorry that I cannot be at the funeral for my dear Auntie and godmother. I will miss her deeply. God be with her and bless her memory. I am sure she was greeted by Uncle Ellsworth and Grandma Esther. She always remembered my birthday.
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Name: Denise Zimmerle
Date: 6/25/2014
Message: Sincere condolences.
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Name: Kevin Riggle
Date: 06/22/2014
Message: Sorry for your loss, Dolores was such a nice lady and just a very nice neighbor, always. She will be missed.
Kevin
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Name: John and Marilyn
Date: 6/20/14
Message: Dolores took care of so many and so much. That was her life. We are sadden to lose her friendship. Our prayers are with the family. We are planning to come for her funeral and will visit with all of you at that time. Love, John and Marilyn
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