Susie Frances Norma Benskin

Susie Frances Norma Benskin, 85, widow of Stan Benskin, died peacefully Thursday, Oct. 7, 2010. She was at her home at the Oaks in San Luis Obispo listening to one her favorites, "The Three Tenors in Rome." Stan and Susie loved their 30 years in Morro Bay and were active as Friends of the Morro Bay Library. They spent many hours playing golf and helping with golf events. She taught junior golf and volunteered at the Natural History Museum. She loved animals, jazz, opera and the Central Coast and was known for her one liners. Susie lived with Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) for eight years and was disappointed that an aggressive thyroid cancer would be the cause of her demise. She looked forward to spending the day with her ''friends,'' the staff at French Hospital in Day Stay, during her frequent blood transfusions and adored her nurse and ''buddy,'' Helen. Beautiful surroundings and the fun folks at the Oaks made her final two and a half years quite enjoyable. Susie is survived by her son, Jeff of New Orleans, La.; daughter, Debbie of South Pasadena, Calif.; and grandsons Malcolm and Alex. Remembrances, in lieu of flowers, should go to the AA and MDS International Foundation, www.AAMDS.org.