Susan Benson Obituary

Susan Benson

Susan Elaine Benson, 65, of Vermillion, South Dakota, surrounded by her sons, passed away Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in her home from the effects of frontotemporal dementia.

She is a former resident of Clearfield, Utah, Mt. Gilead, Ohio, Prattville, Alabama, Sioux City, Iowa and other locations.

She was born Jan. 11, 1959, in Fostoria, to Gerald Clayton and Lucy Anne (Hale) Cook. She was a 1977 graduate of Elmwood High School. Susan married Michael L Benson on April 8, 1978, in Bloomville, with the marriage being sealed for time and eternity at Washington DC Temple.

Susan was a faithful member of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from her youth. She served over the years in various teaching capacities, as Relief Society president, compassionate service leader, and many other auxiliary presidencies working with children and youth. She was for many years an adult leader for Boy Scouts of America.

Over the years she work as a licensed day care provider, scrapbook consultant, and as a radiology department clerk. She most enjoyed working at home sewing, quilting and baking. Her skills won several fair ribbons, the highlight being the blue ribbon at Alabama State Fair for her family famous cinnamon rolls.

She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Michael of Vermillion; five sons, Aaron M Benson of Ammon, Idaho; Isaac D and Andrea Benson of Palouse, Washington; L Zachary and Allysia Benson of Castle Rock, Colorado; Benjamin B Benson and Raquel Barela of Woodstock, Georgia; and Andrew Didymus and Kista Benson of Tempe, Arizona; nine granddaughters, and three grandsons; six brothers, and two sisters, Steven and Coleen Cook of Bloomdale; Deborah Cook, Emerson of Nebraska; Gary and Mary Cook of Bloomdale; Kevin and Pam Cook of Sioux City, Iowa; Greg and Kathy Cook of Bloomdale; Randy and Somchin Cook of Shakopee, Minnesota; Robin Whelchel of Vermillion, South Dakota.

She was preceded by her parents, and her younger sister, Cheryl Cook Sheeks.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 20 S. Mickelson Ave., Vermillion, with Nathan Bates officiating. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. at the church with burial to follow the service at Bluff View Cemetery, Vermillion, South Dakota.

Condolences may be posted to the online guestbook at www.hansenfuneralhome.com.

Memorials may be made to hospiceofsiouxland.com.