Cloris Benson

Cloris Butler Benson 1913 2010 Cloris Butler Benson, 97, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2010 at home. She looked forward to being re-united with loved ones that had gone before her. She was born August 3, 1913 to Ethel Jackson and Marion Butler in Driggs, Idaho where she grew up, went to school and worked on the farm. In 1932 she went to Provo to attend BYU. On September 12, 1934 she married Winston Benson in the Logan LDS Temple. They raised their family in Blackfoot, Idaho where she taught kindergarten for 22 years. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and faithfully served in many callings. She served in the Idaho Falls Idaho Temple for 10 years. She and Winston also served two missions together to the Michigan Lansing Mission, and to the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. Towards the end of their second mission they decided to stay in Utah where she lived until her death. Music was an important part of her life. She played both the piano and organ. Winston had a small dance band and over the years the whole family was involved. She learned to play the accordion so she could participate. She loved oil painting and particularly enjoyed doing floral arrangements and landscapes. She also made many quilts for loved ones. She is survived by two of her sons and their spouses: L. Jay (Sharon) Benson and Jerry (Calleen) Benson; and by a family of 20 grandchildren, 58 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Winston; and three children: Kaye, Lowell and Bryce. Family and friends are invited to a viewing on Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 6-8 pm at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Rd, Taylorsville, UT. Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 23, 2010, 11:00 a.m. at the Cobble Creek 1st Ward, 8176 South 5140 West, West Jordan UT where a viewing will be held, 10-10:45 a.m. prior to services. A graveside service will be held Friday, September 24, 2010, 12:00 noon at the Moreland, Idaho Cemetery where she will be buried.