James Delano Benser

1939 - 2022

James Delano Benser

1939 - 2022

BORN

1939

DIED

2022

James Benser Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cascade Memorial – Bellevue from May 23 to May 24, 2022.
Jimmy passed away peacefully at home from CHF as he wanted as he had been ill for awhile.

Jim was born in Lena,Wisconsin to Walter J n Effie j (Crum) Benser n was joined at home to his siblings Lloyd,Luella,Betty n Joyce.Later came Larry n Judy

Jim was active in football in highschool.After graduation he moved to Highland Park Illinois n He got a job at Jim's garage which later he owned.He then met Carol n they soon married at 17 n had 4 children Chrissy ,Jamie,Jimmy ,Jodie.There marriage ended after 15 yrs.

He then sold the garage n met Rose in early 70's they married n had a son Shawn.They eventually moved to Washigton to join Rose brother for work. He became a bartender n had a bar in Walligford , then to Suquamish where he bought the tides Inn.He n Rose divorced as she wanted to move back to Michigan.

He then sold the Inn n moved back to Seattle n went to school for Painting n Worked for Bowdene's painting

He quit them n started working with Brooks Wilson painting n they worked together for 23 yrs till his passing in 05.He then worked for another company but quit n done painting for friends on the side till couldn't do anymore.

He met Nancy in 84 n became partner's for 38 yrs,Traveled to PV Mexico, cruise to Alaska,in train to Illinois to see his family n grandchildren.Many road trips too many places in the USA.,

He loved football,old country music Polka n dance. Casino's , card game 31.

Jim was a guy who loved too work hard ,party with friends n give generously to anyone he met.

He will missed by his LAUGH N HIS BIG SMILE N FUNNY PRANKS he done on his friends n ME!!

He was preceded in death by his parents Walter n Effie siblings Lloyd,Luella,Betty,Joyce,Larry

He is survived by is sister Judy (Bob)Dziekan ,children Chrissy (Fred ) Buerer Jamie (Bill) Lamey James(Anita) Benser, Jodie Benser 5 grandchildren Jessica,Ryan, Wesely,Bill,Alexandera,

7 great grandchildren Jace,Adriana,Troy,Brennan Liam,Carter,Caorline

And his furry friend Philly

Rest in Peace My dear

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Cascade Memorial – Bellevue

13620 NE 20th Street Suite A, Bellevue, WA 98005

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