This sweet man, Don Benson, Randy's dad, passed away Thursday, November 6. He had just seen Pepper and was scheduled to have his rotator cuff operated on in December. He also had a case of walking pneumonia. He went to bed on Wednesday and decided not to wake up on Thursday.....oh that we all could leave this world so peacefully.I will post a few more photos later, but just had to let everyone know what a quiet giant of a man Don was. He was forever building and/or remodeling things, even in their condo! He loved to be "doing" all the time. When his drivers license was taken from him for 3 months he bought a 3 wheel bike and rode to the church, Albertson's and even to Shopko from their home in Centerville, that trip alone was 7 miles round trip!!
He served as ward financial clerk for over 30 years and was meticulous about this job. He was also totally deaf for most of his adult life, he was great at reading lips and had a terrific sense of humor about his handicap. What he lacked in hearing he more than made up in the service he rendered to others.
I am so thankful I have this man as a father in law. I am also so greatful that he is with family and friends and that he can HEAR now! What a blessing the gospel is in our lives!
I love you Don and will miss you--until we meet again.....
2 comments:
Joe and I were sorry to here that! Let us know if there is anything we can do.
He seems like he was such a sweet man. I got a little teary about that. Yes, the gospel is great and he CAN hear again!! I'm sorry about your loss...
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