Benson, Harold Roscoe

 

Harold Roscoe Benson, age 85 of Fremont, and formerly of California, passed away Wednesday at his home.  Harold was born on August 26, 1922 in Hawthorne, California to Herbert and Frieda (Carlsson) Benson and later married Loyce L. DeHart on June 15, 1943 in Los Angeles, California.  Loyce preceded him in death on January 7, 1999.  Harold had been an electronic engineer with Boeing International and retired from the Los Angeles International Airport Wind Tunnel Department in 1984.  He moved to the Fremont area in December 2005 from the San Francisco area and enjoyed hunting, fishing, coin and stamp collecting and was a member of the Rod and Gun Club.  Harold was also a veteran of World War II. 

 

He is survived by his daughters, Madelyn DeJusto of Fremont; Kristina Benson of Fremont; his grandchildren, Michael DeJusto of Fremont; Melissa (Chris) Drake of Norton Shores; his great grand daughters, Delaney and Kyla Drake of Norton Shores.

 

Following his wishes, cremation has taken place and burial of the cremated remains will take place next to his wife in California.  Friends may send a condolence to the Benson family online at www.crandellfh.com.  Arrangements by Crandell Funeral Home – Fremont Chapel. 

 

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My sincere condolences to all for your loss.
 
I'm afraid that I, too, have sad news to share.  (We) lost my grandmother, Edna Coles, on
Jan 6, 2008.  She was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, but succumbed to pneumonia/heart failure.   We knew we were going to lose her, but it sure came on us very suddenly.  She was about to be released to assisted living when she caught the pneumonia.  We're all very sad to have lost her but she left us a wealth of memories!!  :)
 
Susan Brown
 
Posted 1/22/2008