Esther E Benson

Esther E. Benson was born June 7, 1918 on her grandparent’s homestead farm in Graham County, Kansas. The youngest of Jesse Grover Beecher and Bertha Olive Beecher’s five children. Jesse Beecher worked the land as farmer and served as pastor for The Community Red line Church of God.

Esther was known for her warm personality and beautiful smile. With a talent for music, Esther would help her father with children and youth work. Growing up she loved being outside with her three brothers, helping with the chores, but most especially, she loved riding the horses.

In 1934 the family moved to Wichita where Jesse would pastor the First Church of God. In June 1937, Esther graduated from Wichita High School East Attended business preparatory college and graduated in 1939 with accounting and typist degree.

Later, Esther attended Our Church College in Anderson, Indiana and worked as a part time typist at Guide Lamp, a division of General Motors. In January 1943 Esther moved to Sacramento, California. where her father was pastor of the Homestead Chapel.

It was in Sacramento that Esther met Charles M. Benson, who was working as the youth director. Esther and Charles were married February 16, 1944, during World War II. Esther was a strong support to Charles as he finished his education and prepared to go into full time ministry. In 1946 Esther gave birth to Floyd Gerald Benson. From 1949-1955 the family lived in San Diego and then moved to Corona, CA where they lived from 1955-1960. With a heart for people both young and old, and it was not uncommon to find Esther alongside Charles, helping wherever she was needed: singing in the church choir, teaching Sunday School, or entertaining people in their home. In 1960 the family returned to San Diego, where Charles ministered at the First Church of God.

Charles went to be with the Lord June 16, 1990. Esther lived in San Diego County until 2003 when she moved to Pocatello, ID. To be with her son Floyd and his wife Kathy and the rest of the family. Esther loved to walk, work in the yard, sew, and make new friends. She has attended the First United Methodist Church here in Pocatello.

Esther is survived by her son, Floyd and wife Katie Benson. Sons Jesse C., Jared C., and Jeremy S. Benson. Four step-grandchildren, Megan, Daniel, Erik, and Chelsi Smith. A loving foster daughter, Sherry and husband David and their children as well as ten nieces and five nephews and several great and great nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday, September 7th at 10am in the First United Methodist Church. After local services are held Esther will be interred with her husband in California.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Cornelison Funeral Home, 431 N. 15th Ave., Pocatello. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.cornelisonfh.com
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