JERRY LEE BENSON Obituary (1960

Jerry Benson, beloved husband, brother, papa and son, unexpectedly went to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, May 20, 2016. Jerry was born on Friday May 13, 1960 in Albuquerque New Mexico. His family moved to California in 1962. Jerry attended Spangler School in Milpitas and Lynbrook High in Cupertino CA. He was a boy scout and loved the campouts and he played several years of little league baseball. He enlisted in the Navy in the late 1970s and visited several foreign countries. Jerry had his own glass business in the California Bay Area before his love of the outdoors resulted in his move. Jerry found his little piece of heaven on earth in Montana, and he passed away living a life he loved. Jerry had a wonderful life and had an admirable free spirit! He moved to Montana because he did not want the city life anymore, so he packed his bags and was on his way. He lived for a while in Paradise MT before moving to Libby. Jerry met his wife Robin on Christian Mingle, a Christian website and they married within 9 months. Jerry loved being Papa to his four grandkids that brought so much joy to his life. Jerry loved hunting and fishing, but if he was avid at anything, it was reading his bible and studying the Word of God. Here's a toast to you Jerry--- for living the life you envisioned and defying conventions. May we all, at some point in our lives, find the courage to follow your lead. We celebrate you!! Jerry is survived by wife Robin Benson, mother Sandra Hawkins, step-father Dick Hawkins, grandmother Charlene Boatright, brother Michael Benson, sister-in-law Rose Benson, sister Kathy Bibby , stepson Robert Jenkins, step daughters Jessica and Kim Jenkins, grandkids Elizabeth, Aubrey, Nathan and Grant Jenkins, nieces Mandy, Jamie and Jessica and nephew Brett. A Memorial Service is scheduled for Friday, June 3rd, at 1:00 PM, at Libby Assembly of God Church, located at 105 Collins Ave. Libby, MT. Arrangements are by Schnackenberg & Nelson Funeral Home in Libby. Online condolences and memorials may be shared at www.schnackenbergfh.com.