Charles Alfred Benson

1924 - 2017

Charles Alfred Benson obituary, 1924-2017, Seattle, WA

BORN

1924

DIED

2017

Charles Benson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 8, 2017.

Charles “Chuck” Alfred Benson was born in Kansas City, Missouri to Mr. & Mrs. J. Leland & Lucie Virdilla Benson on October 20th, 1924 and passed away in Seattle, Washington on April 30th, 2017.



Chuck served in the Navy & during his honorable service, graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Kansas, and worked as an Engineer at Boeing for 40 years. He loved to sing & was a member of the Barbershop Quartet, proudly named “National Senior Champions”, & his church choir.



He leaves sister, Ann Moore, friend, Carla Hendrickson, & many dear ones to cherish his beloved memory.



Chuck will be privately placed to rest at Tahoma National Cemetery of Kent, Washington.





A Memorial Service will be held at his church of 35+ years, University Presbyterian: 4540 15th Avenue Northeast, Seattle, Washington 98105 on Wednesday, May 24th, 2017 at 1:00pm.



In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to any charity.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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April 30, 2018

Ann

Condolences to the Benson family. May God grant you peace during your time of grief. Rm. 15:33

April 30, 2018

May Almighty God and his son Jesus Christ bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. John 17:3

April 28, 2018

M C

I am trully and deeply sorry for your loss. My warmest condolences go out to the family and friends of Charles. May the God of all comfort grant you peace and strength during this difficult time (psalm 29:11)

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University Presbyterian

4540 15th Avenue Northeast, Seattle, WA

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Butterworth Funeral Home - Arthur A Wright Chapel & Queen Anne Columbarium

520 W Raye Street, Seattle, WA 98119

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