 1939 - 2013 (73 years) Has more than 100 ancestors and 6 descendants in this family tree.
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Morris Clayson Benson |
| Birth |
21 Dec 1939 |
Whitney, Franklin, Idaho, United States  |
| Gender |
Male |
| Initiatory (LDS) |
16 Dec 1959 |
LOGAN |
| FamilySearch ID |
KWHC-LZ7 |
| Death |
6 Oct 2013 |
Idaho Falls, Bonneville, Idaho, United States |
| Burial |
10 Oct 2013 |
Whitney Cemetery, Franklin, Idaho, United States |
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| Person ID |
I35161 |
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| Last Modified |
25 Feb 2024 |
| Father |
Orval Dunkley Benson, b. 30 Aug 1903, Whitney, Franklin, Idaho, United States d. 1 Jul 1991, Whitney, Franklin, Idaho, United States (Age 87 years) |
| Mother |
Lourena May Clayson, b. 7 May 1907, American Fork, Utah, Utah, United States d. 4 May 1997, Logan, Cache, Utah, United States (Age 89 years) |
| Marriage |
23 Dec 1931 |
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States |
| Family ID |
F332 |
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 | Birth - 21 Dec 1939 - Whitney, Franklin, Idaho, United States |
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 | Initiatory (LDS) - 16 Dec 1959 - LOGAN |
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 | Marriage - 11 Aug 1965 - Idaho Falls, Bonneville, Idaho, United States |
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| Death - 6 Oct 2013 - Idaho Falls, Bonneville, Idaho, United States |
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 | Burial - 10 Oct 2013 - Whitney Cemetery, Franklin, Idaho, United States |
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- Obituary:
Morris Clayson Benson, 73, passed away at home from natural causes on Su n day, October 7, 2013, in Idaho Falls, Idaho .
Morris was born on December 21, 1939, in Whitney, (Franklin County) Idah o , to Orval and Lourena Benson. He attended school in Whitney, and gradu at ed from Preston High school. During high school, he was active in musi c , performing widely in Cache Valley as part of a trumpet trio. He wa s a n aturally gifted athlete, lettering in football, basketball and base ball . He was known for his powerful batting skills .
He served an LDS mission to the Southern States. Upon his return, he att e nded Ricks College where he met and married Jean Anne Johnson. They we r e married in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple on August 11, 1965. They becam e t he parents of six children. He was a most patient and exceptional fat her .
He graduated from Ricks College and Brigham Young University. After comp l eting college, he and Jean made Idaho Falls their home. He owned and op er ated Benson Livestock and Tri-B Meat Co. with his brother Orval for ma n y years. Later, he was co-owner of ECSI Business Systems where he work e d until his retirement. He was a man of many talents and abilities an d wh at he didn't know, he figured out .
He was a devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Sain t s and had a great love for and devotion to Gospel principles. Thoug h a ma n of few words, he taught his children and set an example for othe rs thro ugh his Christ-like life.
He served in many church callings: Elders Quorum President, High Pries t g roup leader, High Councilman, Young Men's President, counselor in sev era l bishoprics and Bishop of the Willow Creek Ward. He was active in an d su pportive of Scouting. His favorite calling was as a Primary teache r .
He was known for his hard-work ethic, usually outdoing those half his ag e . But he always put his family first- never missing their special event s . For years, he played softball in the backyard and taught sportsmansh i p to his own children and most of the neighborhood kids .
He was a master gardener and landscaper. After retiring he was able to d e vote even more hours to creating a "Garden of Eden" for many to enjoy . Hi s yard was featured in the Idaho Falls Garden Tour. His display of C hrist mas lights was included in the tour of Christmas lights for the cit y .
His greatest legacy is his faith, patience and endurance. Since he w a s a young boy, he suffered from health challenges. These challenges we r e numerous and increased in severity as he aged. However, he persevere d a nd never complained, despite facing daily pain and disability. His en duri ng motto was: "It's nothing of eternal significance. "
He is survived by his loving wife, Jean; his children, Laurie Funk (Chri s ); Shannon Williams (Doug); Bonnie Larsen (Steve); Joel Benson (Kimberl y) ; Julie Taylor (Jed); and Kimball Benson (Sharla); 28 grandchildren an d o ne great-grandson. He is also survived by his siblings: Orval (Elaine ), L arry (Lynda); Marsha Shumway (Del); and Vaughn (Cecelia) .
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Kent, and his sist e r, Mignon.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 10, 20 1 3 at the St. Leon LDS Church building, (6925 N 15th East), Idaho Falls . T he family will visit with friends from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday , Oc tober 9th at Wood Funeral Home (273 N Ridge Ave.). Interment will b e at t he Whitney Cemetery (Preston, Idaho) after a grave-side service a t 4:00 p .m.
We are grateful to medical providers who cared for him over the years, a n d to friends and family for their outpouring of love and support. Mos t o f all, we are grateful to a loving Father in Heaven who, in His tende r me rcy, saw fit to end his test and bring him home.
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