Evelyn June Benham

1926 - 2017

Evelyn June Benham obituary, 1926-2017, Foresthill, CA

BORN

1926

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Chapel of the Hills

1331 Lincoln Way

Auburn, California

Evelyn Benham Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 1, 2017.

Evelyn Benham passed away peacefully on August 26, 2017 in her home in Foresthill, at the age of 91 years. Born to William Roland and Tillie Cooper in Oxaka, South Dakota. She came to California where she met her beloved husband Lloyd Benham.
Also preceded in death by her parents, 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Her Husband Lloyd and daughter Sharon Setylar.
She is survived by her daughter Sandy Sagraves (Jim), sister Wilda Carrico (Charlie), 3 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Also a foster daughter Sylvia Emerson and many nieces and nephews.
Services were held at Chapel of the Hills on September 5th, 2017. With burial in Foresthill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, you may donate to Sutter Auburn Faith Hospice.

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September 21, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss. May the words at Psalm 23 comfort you and your family. You have my deepest condolences.

September 21, 2017

My Sincere Condolences To The Family.

September 20, 2017

I'm sorry for your loss, and pray the family will find strength from Almighty God during this time.
Ellen

September 18, 2017

My sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. May you find comfort knowing that those who die, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. - Psalm 116:15

September 18, 2017

My sincere condolences to the family,I am so sorry for your great loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this challenging and heartbreaking time. (Isaiah 61:1,2)

September 15, 2017

My condolences to the family. Continue to rely on God during this difficult time and know that he hears your prayers: Isaiah 59:1

California~

September 15, 2017

Lizz

We don't know what to say except that we love you. We can't understand exactly how you feel, but God does .We hope that our prayers will help a little.

September 4, 2017

Trudy West

Evelyn will be remembered with always having a smile for someone and having a very articulate mind. She will be missed. She is now with her beloved Lloyd.
Neighbors Ray and Trudy West

September 2, 2017

Nelda Williams

Love and sympathy from the family of Leonard and Tootsie Dennis. Tony Dennis, David Dennis, Nancy Dennis Daniel, and Nelda Dennis Williams.

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