Obituary: Arlene Benson

Arlene Marie Benson, age 93, of Sheyenne, N.D., died Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, at Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd, New Rockford, N.D.

Funeral service was held Feb. 24 at Grace Lutheran Church, Sheyenne, N.D. Burial was held at the Riverside Cemetery, Sheyenne, N.D. Pastor Jeff Halvorson officiated with special music by Eunice Throlson. Casket bearers were Anthony Zieman, Aaron Weber, Bryce Benson, Cody Benson, Jake Benson and Austin VanSteenvoort. Honorary bearers were all of Arlene's grandchildren.

Arlene was born July 19, 1927, to Thomas and Bertha (Mickelson) Logen on the family farm in Benson County. She attended and graduated from school in Oberon, N.D. Arlene continued her education in Fargo at Dakota Business College.

Arlene was united in marriage to Robert Benson on Jan. 2, 1954, at Grace Lutheran Church in Sheyenne, N.D. They made their home on the farm and raised eight children. Her love for her children continued down to her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She enjoyed all of the family gatherings that took place over the years.

Arlene was employed at Farmers and Merchants Bank in Sheyenne as well as being a full-time homemaker for eight children. She worked on the farm with Robert helping with chores and the daily tasks of life on the farm. They lived on the farm until 1988, then moved into Sheyenne. Arlene was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, the V.F.W. Auxiliary and the Lutheran Church Women's Group.

She is survived by her children, Debera (James L.) Zieman of Sheyenne, N.D., Sandy Hanson of Sheyenne, N.D., Bonnie (David) Nelson of Devils Lake, N.D., Roger (Gabbie) Benson of Sheyenne, N.D., Rhonda Hanson (Charlie) of Kiowa, Kan., Annie (Dennis) Weber of Sheyenne, N.D., Gordon (Colleen) Benson of Sheyenne, N.D., Mark Benson of Dunn Center, N.D.; 21 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law Winnie Fenning.

Arlene is preceded in death by her husband Robert Benson, her parents, an infant daughter, one son-in-law Dennis Hanson, a grandson Jordan Zieman, two great granddaughters Josie Hanson and Gracie Ystaas, a brother Edwin Logen and two sisters-in-law Vivian Riding and Ruth Nelson.

Arrangements by Evans Funeral Home of New Rockford.