Bondean Aller Benson

Weston, Idaho - - - Bondean A. Benson

Weston - Bondean Aller Benson passed away January 9th 2012 of congestive heart failure at the family home in Weston, Idaho. She was the second child and daughter of Charles Douglas and Bertha Pearl Martin Aller born Dec 22, 1924 in Lewiston, UT. Her childhood was primarily spent in Preston and she graduated from Preston High School with her class of 1943. She married her one and only eternal companion, Serge Morgan Benson November 26, 1943 in the Logan LDS Temple. They resided in Weston 69 years. She was blessed to be a wonderful mother and homemaker to 10 children, three of whom died in infancy.

She worked seasonal employment at DelMonte Cannery in Franklin, occasionally at O.P. Skaggs as a grocery checker. She also helped her parents pelt mink. She was never afraid of work. She was a wonderful spouse and caretaker of her husband during his stroke, her brother Jack and her daughter, Jackie during difficult times. She brought many gifts to the world, her love of gardening, newborn babies and animals, lots of chuckles, a good sense of humor, listening ear, her bread and rolls, her pecan rolls, fudge and candies, her chocolate cakes with White Mountain frosting, her dancing and athletic abilities, her strong testimony, and a strong will to live and serve others. She loved family get together and wanted to include everyone. Through all this and more, she left a lasting impression on everyone and recognized blessings come from a loving family and keeping the commandments. She disliked goodbyes. This saying sums up goodbyes for her: Goodbyes are not forever. Goodbyes are not the end. They simply mean I'll miss you, until we meet again.

Today she is survived by her wonderful husband, Serge; her children DeAnn (Spencer) Redmond, Diann (Duane) Hale, Shelia (Randy) Anderson, Larry (Jeannette) Benson, Rick (Caroline) Benson, and Brad (Maureen) Benson; 26 grandchildren and 54 great grandchildren, and a brother Gary (Kathy) Aller. She was preceded in death by children: Jackie, Debra, Shane and Christine, a grandson, Adam, her parents, her sister, Carol, Brother Jack and grandparents.

Funeral services will be held Friday, January 13, 2012 at 12:00 noon in the Weston 1st Ward chapel with Bishop Blaine Buttars conducting. A viewing will be held on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home, 1005 South 800 East, in Preston and Friday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the church in Weston. Interment will be in the Weston Cemetery. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.webbmortuary.com.