1911 ~ 2003
Our beloved mother and grandmother, Thelma Rose Shumway Benson passed away surrounded by her family May 31, 2003.
She was born Aug 24, 1911 in Byron, WY to Hyrum Brooks and Rosabell Holladay Shumway. She married her sweetheart, "Bob" Robert Richie Benson, Sept 22, 1934; later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.
In his written history, Bob notes, "I married one of Wyoming's choicest girls." Thelma leaves many memories with her family. She was the focus of the family, always ready to help and serve others. She was an avid genealogist and quilter.
Thelma is survived by sons, Robert Ritchie Benson (Ginny), Bountiful, UT, Ronald Alvin Benson (Janet), Provo, UT; grandchildren, Rob, Heidi, Heath-er, Holley, Eric Benson, (Paula, deceased), Laureen, Carrie, Chris, Corey Walker, Travis, Marie, Bradley Benson; 19 great-grandchildren; and brother, Charles Shumway (Margaret), Powell, WY. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bob; daughter, Reba; son-in-law, Kenneth Walker; son, Eric; parents; three brothers; four sisters; and one grandchild. Those who have passed on are now celebrating her arrival with excitement and joy.
Services will be Wed. June 4, 2003 11 a.m. Sharon LDS 2nd Ward Chapel, 641 S. 400 E, Orem. Friends may call Tues. 7-9 p.m. Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary, 495 S. State St, Orem, and Wed. 9:45-10:45 a.m. prior to services at the chapel. Interment, Orem City Cemetery.