Described as a good neighbor, good friend and always having a clever sense of humor, Jay had nicknames for family members, friends and associates.
Born in Teton City, a son of Darcy Isaac and Myrl Hughes Benson, he attended school in there and worked with his Uncle Ivan on the Benson Farm in Newton, Utah.
In St. Anthony, Idaho on November 3, 1947, he married Betty May Rose. Employed at the flour mill in St. Anthony until it closed, Jay worked for Henry Harris and other area farmers. In 1963, he began working for the U.S. Forest Service, holding various positions on the bug crew, fire fighter and fire dispatcher. After thirty years of service, he retired.
He was known for his gruff voice and quick wit. He enjoyed helping Layne Harris on his farm, being with his family, scraping snow for his neighbors and going for rides around the area farms.
Surviving members of the family include his sister, Melba Cark, Idaho Falls; daughters, Dana (Scott) Clark, Teton City, Jene (Austin) Edward, Rexburg, Terri Lee (Les) Hill, Sugar City; twelve grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were his parents, his brothers Alden and Clyde; his wife, Betty; daughter, Sherre; son, David; and grandson, Darrin.
Bishop Wayne Baker officiated at a memorial service held in the Teton City LDS Church on Monday, October 4, 2004.
An obituary was posted in Rexburg Standard Journal Saturday, October 2, 2004.
Born in Teton City, a son of Darcy Isaac and Myrl Hughes Benson, he attended school in there and worked with his Uncle Ivan on the Benson Farm in Newton, Utah.
In St. Anthony, Idaho on November 3, 1947, he married Betty May Rose. Employed at the flour mill in St. Anthony until it closed, Jay worked for Henry Harris and other area farmers. In 1963, he began working for the U.S. Forest Service, holding various positions on the bug crew, fire fighter and fire dispatcher. After thirty years of service, he retired.
He was known for his gruff voice and quick wit. He enjoyed helping Layne Harris on his farm, being with his family, scraping snow for his neighbors and going for rides around the area farms.
Surviving members of the family include his sister, Melba Cark, Idaho Falls; daughters, Dana (Scott) Clark, Teton City, Jene (Austin) Edward, Rexburg, Terri Lee (Les) Hill, Sugar City; twelve grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were his parents, his brothers Alden and Clyde; his wife, Betty; daughter, Sherre; son, David; and grandson, Darrin.
Bishop Wayne Baker officiated at a memorial service held in the Teton City LDS Church on Monday, October 4, 2004.
An obituary was posted in Rexburg Standard Journal Saturday, October 2, 2004.
Described as a good neighbor, good friend and always having a clever sense of humor, Jay had nicknames for family members, friends and associates.
Born in Teton City, a son of Darcy Isaac and Myrl Hughes Benson, he attended school in there and worked with his Uncle Ivan on the Benson Farm in Newton, Utah.
In St. Anthony, Idaho on November 3, 1947, he married Betty May Rose. Employed at the flour mill in St. Anthony until it closed, Jay worked for Henry Harris and other area farmers. In 1963, he began working for the U.S. Forest Service, holding various positions on the bug crew, fire fighter and fire dispatcher. After thirty years of service, he retired.
He was known for his gruff voice and quick wit. He enjoyed helping Layne Harris on his farm, being with his family, scraping snow for his neighbors and going for rides around the area farms.
Surviving members of the family include his sister, Melba Cark, Idaho Falls; daughters, Dana (Scott) Clark, Teton City, Jene (Austin) Edward, Rexburg, Terri Lee (Les) Hill, Sugar City; twelve grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were his parents, his brothers Alden and Clyde; his wife, Betty; daughter, Sherre; son, David; and grandson, Darrin.
Bishop Wayne Baker officiated at a memorial service held in the Teton City LDS Church on Monday, October 4, 2004.
An obituary was posted in Rexburg Standard Journal Saturday, October 2, 2004.
Born in Teton City, a son of Darcy Isaac and Myrl Hughes Benson, he attended school in there and worked with his Uncle Ivan on the Benson Farm in Newton, Utah.
In St. Anthony, Idaho on November 3, 1947, he married Betty May Rose. Employed at the flour mill in St. Anthony until it closed, Jay worked for Henry Harris and other area farmers. In 1963, he began working for the U.S. Forest Service, holding various positions on the bug crew, fire fighter and fire dispatcher. After thirty years of service, he retired.
He was known for his gruff voice and quick wit. He enjoyed helping Layne Harris on his farm, being with his family, scraping snow for his neighbors and going for rides around the area farms.
Surviving members of the family include his sister, Melba Cark, Idaho Falls; daughters, Dana (Scott) Clark, Teton City, Jene (Austin) Edward, Rexburg, Terri Lee (Les) Hill, Sugar City; twelve grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were his parents, his brothers Alden and Clyde; his wife, Betty; daughter, Sherre; son, David; and grandson, Darrin.
Bishop Wayne Baker officiated at a memorial service held in the Teton City LDS Church on Monday, October 4, 2004.
An obituary was posted in Rexburg Standard Journal Saturday, October 2, 2004.
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