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Gilbert Benson Obituary

BENSON , Gilbert S. "Si" On Sunday, February 12, 2012, GILBERT SILAS "SI" BENSON, of Westminster, beloved husband of Jane Sanders Benson, his wife of 64 years; father of Sande Dyott and husband Bill, Steve Benson and wife Celia, Tom Benson and wife Michelle Marozik, Bryan Benson and wife Sue; grandfather of Jeff Somers, Luke Benson, Otto Benson, Emily Benson, and Grace Benson; brother of Bernardine Walker. He was pre-deceased by his infant son, Michael and his sister Mary Ellen.
Friends may call, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM, Thursday at ECKHARDT FUNERAL CHAPEL, P.A., 11605 Reisterstown Rd., Owings Mills, and from 10 AM until time of funeral service at 11 AM at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, 15300 Dover Rd., Reisterstown. Interment Pleasant Grove Church Cemetery. Donations may be made to Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be made at: www.eckhardtfuneralchapel.com

Published by Baltimore Sun on Feb. 14, 2012.
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i will certainly miss you si benson...you brought sunshine to my life...you and that beautiful wife. and your loving family. they mean alot ...you rest in peace dear friend and we will all dance together with the angels oneday...
dear jane...my hear goes out to you as if has done from the first time we met. you are a wonderful woman and an unbelievable wife to si. i will hold you in my prayers and God will hold you in his arms...
love, teresa l

teresa layman

February 14, 2012

Si Benson LOVED little toy trains. He gave 20+ years of dedicated work to the Christmas Train Display at The Shops At Kenilworth in Towson. Si's imagination and creativity provided indelible memories for countless children (and adults). I will always remember his kind and gentlemanly demeanor but especially his love of EVERYTHING "trains". Rest in peace my friend.

Larry Backus

February 14, 2012

Dear Benson Family, Beth and I are very sorry to hear of the lost of your Si, who was always a gentleman and a pleasure to see around Arcadia. He gave much to the community and he will be missed. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Dave & Beth Johns

February 14, 2012

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