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Steve Leroy Benson

1944 - 2024

Steve Leroy Benson obituary, 1944-2024, Mount Vernon, WA

BORN

1944

DIED

2024

FUNERAL HOME

Kern Funeral Home

1122 South 3rd Street

Mount Vernon, Washington

Steve Benson Obituary

Mount Vernon - Steve L Benson was born April 13, 1944 in Mount Vernon, WA, the eldest son of Robert and Mildred Benson. He passed away at home on July 17, 2024. He attended Conway School and graduated from MVHS with the class of 1962. Steve operated a dairy farm and an alfalfa hay trucking business. He owned and operated Steve Benson Firewood Sales until his passing.

His parents and sister, Sonja Cowan, preceded him in death. He is survived by son, Robb (Darla) Benson, daughters Rozanne (Shawn) Nelson, Renee Benson, Ruthie Benson as well as brother, Vic (Linda) Benson and grandchildren, Daily Bontrager, Austin, Andrew and Alex Nelson, nephews, and friends.

Steve was a man of faith whose presence and testimony will be missed by his fellowship family. Funeral services will be held for Steve at Kern Funeral Home on Monday, July 29, 2024 at 3PM with a reception following at Whispering Firs Bed & Breakfast 19357 Kanako Ln Mount Vernon.

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Published by Skagit Valley Herald from Jul. 26 to Jul. 27, 2024.

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Rosemarie Kidder

August 7, 2024

So sorry to hear this. Steve brought me wonderful firewood for 15+ years. He was always so pleasant. Love that photo of him.
Condolences to his family.

jeff berger

July 31, 2024

Steve delivered wood to our house the past few years. I so appreciated his honesty, his punctuality, the gleam in his eyes, and his readiness to share stories from his life. Ironically, after the rehab from his heart attack, we had made a delivery date for two cords of hardwood, which he was very proud of, when the weather turned hot and he let me know he could no longer drive the truck in 80° heat. I will miss him, peace be with you, Steve Benson.

Renee Benson

July 27, 2024

Thank you so much for sharing,
Ruthie my sis and I (Renee) love reading your comments.

Claire Johnson

July 27, 2024

I work at Woods Logging Supply in Sedro-Woolley. Steve came in for all his chainsaw needs. Steve always had a smile on his face and wanted to chat. He had a kind heart. He will be greatly missed within the Woods Logging Supply family. Rest in Peace.

Sandy Rodriguez

July 27, 2024

I bought firewood from Steve years ago. Always the best wood and service. Steve was such a kind man. I always enjoyed chatting with him whenever we crossed paths. Prayers for the family.

Joe Best

July 26, 2024

I knew Steve back in the 70´s when I coached his son in baseball and my daughter and his daughter were school friends. We often disagreed on issues but I admired his hard work. He didn´t always get a fair break out of life but he was a man of his word. RIP

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