Juanita Lillian Benson of West Valley, died July 4, 1998 of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
She was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on August 11, 1921 to George Hyrum and Lilly C. Sainsbury. She is a member of the LDS Church and was also a member of the FOE 67 Auxiliary. She enjoyed spending time with her family. She also loved watching the Jazz games. She always valued her independence, so it is fitting to say that she died on Independence Day .She is survived by six children, William (Margaret) Benson of Heber; Robert T. (Marlene) Benson of West Valley; Carol Jean Canham (Frank) of Salt Lake City; Donald J. Benson of West Valley; Debra (Rudy) Martinez of West Valley; Rick L. (Kathy) Benson of West Jordan; 20 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William A. Benson; daughter, Marjorie Battolo; sister, Agnes Canham.
Peace be thine, God knew that you were suffering, that the hills were hard to climb, so he gently closed your eyelids and whispered "Peace be thine." In tears we watched you sinking, we watched you fade away. Our heats were nearly broken, you fought so hard to stay, it broke our hearts to see you go, but you did not go alone, for a part of us went with you the day God called you home.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, July 9, 1998, at 11 a.m. at Memorial Estates Mortuary and Cemetery, 6500 South Redwood Road, where friends may call Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m. and Thursday, one hour prior to services.
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