LaRue Benesh

Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, Aug 10, 2019 at 11:00 AM Luncheon to
follow
Lakewood United Methodist Church
1390 Brentwood St
Lakewood, CO 80214
Additional Celebration of Life Service will be held on Sunday, Aug 11, at 11:30 AM Luncheon
to follow
Haxtun United Methodist Church
106 South Washington Ave
Haxtun, CO 80731
Lieu of flowers donations can be sent to Alzheimer's Association https://www.alz.org/
It is with great sorrow that I share the news that my mom (grandmother to Erin and Ryan),
LaRue Benesh passed away yesterday morning. June 19, 2019.
LaRue was a vibrant, loving and extremely social person. Mom spent much her life educating
others. As a school teacher, she taught just about every grade at one point or another. In her
private life, her passion for teaching was fulfilled in her work as a Sunday School teacher,
storyteller, and as a mother and grandmother. LaRue also especially loved her work in Marriage
Encounter along with her husband Gordon.
LaRue did not like sitting still. Attending social gatherings and interacting with her many friends
was a part of her daily life that was especially precious to her. LaRue's rich social life included
participation in many groups including P.E.O., D.A.R., Spell Binders, and the many circles at the
UMC churches she attended over the years, just to name a few.
Up to end LaRue always had a smile and a kind word for every visitor or person with whom she
came in contact. She will be missed by many, but her legacy will live on through the warm
memories of all who knew her.
Lifetime Family Milestones:
Born Oct 11, 1930 to Lucille (Boyd) and Chester Perry in Price UT
Brother Clyde C Perry
Married Gordon James Benesh June 13, 1953
Raised two children: Tamara Sue Benesh (Mott) and Mark Edward Benesh
Gained a son-in-law Allen Mott
Relished every moment possible with her grandchildren: Erin Nicole Mott (Henderson) and
Ryan Allen Mott
Gained a grandson in law Ryan Henderson

Educational Milestones:
Graduated from Delta High School, Delta CO 1947
Attended University of Denver received Undergrad degree 1951 and Master of Education 1953
Renewed Colorado education degree from UNC 1976
Computer Science degree from Weber State, Ogden UT, 1985
Taught at a variety of schools and age levels throughout the years
Even after "retiring" from classroom teaching, mom joined the Spell Binder story telling group
continuing to inspire young minds in the Jefferson Co School district.
Go hike the sweet rose fields with Dad, Mom, you have earned the peaceful rest of a life well
lived.