Benson, Iris Prell Of Mpls. Entered her heavenly home on 2/24/09 at age 91. She was born 01/27/1918 in Cumberland, WI. Iris came to Mpls. to attend the U of M where she later met her husband, Lawrence Bernard Benson, whom she married on 6/10/1941. Together they raised 4 children. Her greatest joys in life came from her faith, family, friends and her beautiful flowers. Iris and Larry's dear Pastor William Berg introduced them to the Christian Ashram Movement and they had the opportunity to travel internationally. In retirement years, she gave many volunteer hours as the registrar of the MN Chrisitian Ashram. Iris was preceeded in death by her husband, Larry; sister, Mary Anne Prell and brother, Jack W. Prell. Her survivors include her 4 children: Iris Smyth (William), Jack Benson (Linda), Judith Madsen (John), Marjorie Mord (Michael); 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Memorial service 2 PM Sat., 3/7/09, Augustana Lutheran Church, 704 11th Ave. S., Mpls. www.augustanampls.org No flowers please. Memorials preferred to Augustana Lutheran Church or MN Christian Ashram. www.albinchapel.com Albin Chapel 952-914-9410
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
To the Benson Family.
We were very good friends with your Mom and Grandmother. My family lived in Cumberland for many years and your grandmother and my grandmother were best friends. My grandmother's family name was Strathman, Anna
Martin & Dolores Sogge
March 07, 2009 | White Bear Lake, MN
Iris, Jack, Judy, Marjie.
Gayle and I are very saddened by Iris's passing. Your Parents were without a doubt great folks.
Leon Schmidt
March 06, 2009 | New Brighton, MN
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Terry Schmidt
March 06, 2009 | Northfield, MN
Benson Family-
God bless you all during this time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jeff, loretta, Mary and Anna Carlson
Loretta Carlson
March 05, 2009 | Linwood, MN
Marjie and family
My deepest sympathy to you and your family in your loss of your mother.If you need anything that I can do for you let me know.
Dee Blair Bloomington, Mn.
March 03, 2009
Marjorie and rest of Benson family,
My deepest sympathy to you in your time of loss. It is so difficult to say goodbye to your parent. Cherish your memories and remember that she is at peace and with your father. She will always be in your hearts.
Marjie give me a call when you can. Love Ya. Your once upon a time neighbor on Sheridan Ave.
Lori (Hinze)/Voigt
March 02, 2009 | Arlington, MN
Benson families,
Thinking of you as Iris Sr's life is celebrated and reviewed. She surely left the family and her associates with an examlle of how to live. Her contributions remain and will be remembered. She always referred to me as her "son".
Bob Smyth
Bob Smyth
March 02, 2009 | Punta Gorda, FL
Marjie,
I am sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Shelli Haen Herrera
March 01, 2009 | Minneapolis, MN
Iris, Jack,Judith, Marjorie and Mike Mord.
Our thoughts are with you all. Jeri and I have enjoyed knowing Iris and Larry Benson very much and will greatly miss them. They are both great people and will always be on our minds.
Mark and Jeri Van Heel
March 01, 2009 | Rogers, MN
