Janice was born in Merced, the daughter of the late Phillip and Bertha (Hanni) Gabriel.
She attended Merced HS and earned an AA degree at Merced College.
She proudly served in the U.S.A.F. and is a Korean War Veteran.
Some of her passions included traveling, being at the ocean and gardening.
Preceded by:
Husband: Capt. David E. Benson
Son: Don Benorden
Survived by:
Children; Phillis, Lizbeth, Samuel (Janet) Benson and Jon Benorden
Brother: Charles (Gail) Gabriel
5 grandchildren & 8 great-grandchildren
Several nieces and nephews.
"Seashells remind us that every passing life leaves something beautiful behind." Unknown
Published in Merced Sun Star on Nov. 29, 2017.
Janice was born in Merced, the daughter of the late Phillip and Bertha (Hanni) Gabriel.
She attended Merced HS and earned an AA degree at Merced College.
She proudly served in the U.S.A.F. and is a Korean War Veteran.
Some of her passions included traveling, being at the ocean and gardening.
Preceded by:
Husband: Capt. David E. Benson
Son: Don Benorden
Survived by:
Children; Phillis, Lizbeth, Samuel (Janet) Benson and Jon Benorden
Brother: Charles (Gail) Gabriel
5 grandchildren & 8 great-grandchildren
Several nieces and nephews.
"Seashells remind us that every passing life leaves something beautiful behind." Unknown
Published in Merced Sun Star on Nov. 29, 2017.
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