Nancy J Benson

Nancy lived with us in Istanbul Türkiye almost a year, 1972/73. with AFS. We enjoyed her company. We lost eachother for many years. And now we learned she died at a quite young age. We are so sorry. Kurtsan Family. Meltem Kurtsan

My deepest, belated condolences to Alan & family. I recall fondly your visits when I lived in Pittsburgh & I´m so very sorry we didn´t stay in touch. Nancy was the first person to teach me that we lose most of our body heat through our head. As a result I have a mental image of her studying in our Colgate dorm (West Andrews) with a hat on. She introduced me to baklava at the market at Faneuil Hall, prior to Gwen Racine Hanson´s wedding. We met up in Vienna when she was on the study group...

Nancy and I became friends in 1982, following the births of our first babies. We formed a mothers group that welcomed various new-mom friends and lasted until the Bensons moved to Ohio. We remained long-distance friends for a number of years until life caused us to drift. I am sad to suddenly hear of her passing as I accidentally stumbled across the news online. My deepest sympathies go out to Alan, Sarah, Elisa and Natalie and all who loved Nancy. She was a bright light and will surely be...

May she rest peacefully. I didn't know Nancy or the obituary writer, but I've read many obituaries during my researching and this was the most heartfelt, sweet, humorous, loving and witty obituary, I have read thus far. May her family keep her soul alive with their stories

Our heartfelt sympathies to Alan and the girls and your families. Si sorry for your loss. We were literally talking about all the Bensons on Father´s Day as some family members returned home with Lakeside stories. Peace be with you all as you take comfort in all your wonderful memories of Nan. Marianna Smith

Nancy sounded like a fun person to be around. I did not know her but wish I had met her years ago. Blessings to the family. Remember all the good times and there must have been many.

So very sorry to see this on Nancy. What a funny lady she was always giving herself to others. Many times and homes for parties Sunday school classes. She made a difference she´s going to be missed. Fly quickly! Prayers and condolences for the family are sent..

I knew Nancy a short 10 years, and I certainly didn´t know her well. But she was a very bright light, shining happiness whenever our paths crossed. She left a beautiful mark on my life and I thank her for that!!