Vernon Benson's Obituary
Vernon (Benny) Benson
Benny passed away on October 3, 2008 at the age of 80 in Lacey, WA. After serving 3 years in the Air Force, Benny went on to retire from McChord A.F.B after 33 years of civil service. Benny is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Patsy. He is also survived by sister Betty Keena (Bill), brothers Bob (Bonnie) and Paul (Jackie), daughters Sue Hinckley (Dan) and Nancy Knott (Keith), grandchildren Brian, Jimmy, Erica and Triston and great-grand children Andrew, Julian, Evan and Madalyn, and numerous nieces and nephews. Benny was predeceased by brothers Don and Brick and sons Gary and Jimmy. Graveside service to be held Wednesday, October 8th at 11:30 a.m. at Mountain View Funeral Home in Lakewood, WA. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Hospice or Alzheimers Association.
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