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Marcia Jean Williams BENZEL

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Marcia BENZEL Obituary

BENZEL, Marcia Jean Williams of Coronado, California passed away on April 23, 2017 due to complications during heart surgery. She was 75. Born in Pierre, South Dakota to Estol and Dorothy (Harris) Williams and raised in Brownsburg, Indiana, she settled in Las Vegas in 1971 and moved to Tucson in 1987. Passionate about the arts and education, she inspired generations of middle-school students and in 1997 received an MA in Photographic Studies from ASU. In 2009 she moved to Coronado to be near her granddaughter, Eleanor. Marcia was a kind soul and touched everyone she met. Her smile and laugh were contagious. She spent her free time gardening, indulging her tremendous love of books, cats, and movies, and enjoying meals with family and friends. She is survived by sons, Scott and Gary (Jenny); granddaughter, Eleanor; brothers, Martin (Jane) Williams, Bob (Beth Lessard) Williams and her cat, Ollie.
Published by Arizona Daily Star on May 28, 2017.

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Debbie George

May 22, 2024

I still miss Marcia everyday! Always a smile comes over my face when I see a picture of her and remember the best supportive and fun friend I ever had.

Debbie

May 22, 2023

Awe, Marcia, your light still shines in the hearts of all who loved you! Such a life well lived! Always missed.

Debbie George

May 22, 2022

Five years and I think of you everyday. I miss my good friend and shining example of a good Grandma. Rest in joy and peace.

Julie Hammonds

January 22, 2021

Marcia was a dear friend to my dad when he lived in Las Vegas, and I remember how she would organize trips to the bead store or to buy paints so my sister and I could create art with her. She had a kind soul and cheerful spirit that will always live in my memory.

Debbie George

May 22, 2019

You are dearly missed, Marcia. Love is eternal! I hope to see your little Eleanor this summer! Live on in the Consciousness of the Universe and I will see you in the by and by.

Sharon Kottlowski

May 22, 2019

I first met Marcia at summer Girl Scout Camp, then to my surprise both our families moved to Brownsburg. We were good friends enjoying slumber parties and school activities. Because we lived in different states, we didn't get to see each other often. I have many fond memories of Marcia.

Debbie George

May 29, 2017

Marcia was the dearest of my friends for 16 years. She was lighthearted and fun, wise and listening, loving and generous. She adored Eleanor and was so very proud of her "boys" Gary and Scott, Jenny, too. She connected with others and was always inclusive. She will be deeply missed.

Sharon Kottlowski

May 29, 2017

Marcia was a good friend in high school and my roommate as a freshman at IU. She helped at my wedding reception in 1963. I'll miss her.

May 29, 2017

Marcia was a member and officer in our Marian Club at St. Thomas the Apostle parish when she lived in Tucson and a personal friend of mine. She will be greatly missed and is in our prayers as is her family.
Eileen Thompson

May 28, 2017

Marcia will live on in your hearts and in her Grandaughter, Eleanor.

Pat

May 28, 2017

I'm so sorry for your loss. Please pray to God for comfort. He cares for you and wants to support you during this difficult item.

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