Joan Benson Obituary
Joan Elizabeth (Ullan) Benson, 91 passed away peacefully at home in Houston, with her family, after a brief battle with cancer. Joan was born June 17th, 1933, along with her twin sister June to Norman and Beatrice (Bakken) Ullan.
She grew up on the ridge above Looney Valley. She attended Houston High School. Joan attended beauty school in Minneapolis then later returned to Houston. On June 19th, 1954, she married Virgil Benson.
A lifelong Houston native, Joan was well-loved in her small town. She owned her own beauty shop at her home for years and was involved in the American Legion Auxiliary, and a member of Cross of Christ Church. She loved entertaining friends and family with her cooking. During her life she loved to crochet, quilt, and traveling to many places with family and friends. She enjoyed the boathouse, bowling, playing cards and cribbage with family and friends and watching her children and grandchildren play sports and all the local sporting events. She also enjoyed watching professional sports, especially the Twins, Vikings and Packers.
She is survived by her son Perry (Lori) Benson and her daughter Kelly Porter, both from Houston. Grandchildren- Brett (Heather) Benson, Tanner (Megan) Benson, Audra Benson, Casey Porter and Conner Porter. Great grandchildren, Braxten, Lennox, Monroe, Ryker, Jude and Luka. Her greatest love was her family.
Joan was predeceased by her husband Virgil and her parents Norman and Beatrice (Bakken) Ullan and twin sister, June Vix, Brother in laws, Laurel Benson and Wayne Benson, Alan Buckel and Sister in law, Marie Benson.
There will be a Memorial Service on Saturday, January 11th at 11am at the Cross of Christ Lutheran Church in Houston, MN. Visitation will begin prior to the service starting at 9:30am. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to Cross of Christ Lutheran Church in Houston.
The service will be livestreamed. To watch remotely, please follow the link below.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
710 E Cedar, Houston, MN 55943
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