Portland, Oregon
Benson, Gilbert Thomas 81 10/03/1929 01/24/2011 Tom Benson was born in Los Angeles and moved to Portland as a child. He was the son of Chester and Dorothy Benson, and grandson of Portland businessman and philan-thropist Simon Benson. He lived in the Riverwood section of Dunthorpe. He attended...
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"Remembering Mr. Benson. I work at Mary's Woods Environmental Services Department and had the Pleasure of doing work orders for Him. He was always in a good mood to Me , I do remember leaving His place there was a Jackalope over the door. ..RIP Mr.Benson
Mike Rogers
February 22, 2011 | Oregon City, OR
Tom made it possible for so many of us students to go out and see the the geology of remarkable places. His river rafting trips were memorable--and so much fun. Those were certainly happy years for us all.
Beverly Vogt
February 10, 2011 | Portland, OR
Dr. Benson was the "go to guy" every time there was an earthquake or any volcanic activity in the Cascades. He was a wealth of knowledge and very much appreciated by us media folks. Thanks Gil for always being there!
Mike Fousie
February 08, 2011 | Zion National Park, UT
In 1965 I was a scared Freshman in the Upward Bound program at the U of O in Eugene, OR. I was very discouraged and ready to drop out, when Dr.Benson talked me into staying in college. I had a huge crush on him! I followed his advice and finished college and also, completed a MS degree. He believed in me when I wasn't able to believe in myself. I will never forget him. Thank you Dr.B! Katy Gallagher
Katy Gallagher
February 07, 2011 | Portland, OR
Dr. Benson was fantastic! He WAS the Geology Department at P.S.U. I'll never forget his classes in the early 70's and wish I could have been there in 1980 when Mt. St. Helen's erupted - to share in his wonder and joy.
Donald Covert
February 06, 2011 | Vancouver, WA