Vera L. Benson, 90, of Maddock, ND, died Friday, December 3, 2010, at the Heart of America Medical Center Long Term Care in Rugby.  Funeral services will be Tuesday, December 7th, 2010,  11:00 AM at North Viking Lutheran Church in Maddock, with Pastor Allen Campbell officiating.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.  Visitation will be Monday from 4 to 7pm, with a 7:00PM Prayer Service at the Nelson Funeral Home in Maddock.  Casket bearers will be her grandchildren and great-grandchildren:  Randy and Melissa Benson,  Sheri and Ryan Triepke,  Anthony and Trey Benson,  Hudson and Paisley Triepke.  Honorary bearers will be members of the Theodore A. Togstad American Legion Auxiliary.  Music will be from Rachel Markestad, pianist and soloist.

Vera Lorett Nilson, daughter of Nils F. and Emma (Sorlie) Nilson was born September 4th, 1920,  the ninth child of twelve siblings in rural Maddock, ND.  She was baptized and confirmed at the Fairview Lutheran Church, rural Maddock and attended the Arne School.  Vera married Mendie Fillmore Benson on November 28th, 1945 at Harvey, ND.  The couple lived and farmed the Benson family farm rural Maddock.  Mendie died October 3, 2000.  Vera continued to live on the farm until November 2002 when she moved to the Heart of America Medical Center Long Term Care at Rugby, ND.

Vera was a member of the North Viking Lutheran Church where she was active in the WELCA and taught Sunday school.  She was a active member of the Theodore A. Togstad American Legion Auxiliary of Maddock.  Vera loved her life on the farm and had a kind heart for all animals, nursing them back to health when needed.  She enjoyed dancing,  gardening, baking and loved to visit.  Vera will be remembered for her unconditional love, great sense of humor and contentment with life in general.

Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law:  Rodger and Sharon Benson of Maddock;  two grandchildren:  Randy (Melissa) Benson of Maddock and Sheri (Ryan) Triepke of Fargo;  four great-grandchildren:  Anthony (Kara) Benson of Williston, ND,  Trey Benson of Maddock, Hudson Triepke and Paisley Triepke both of Fargo;  one sibling:  Jane Thompson of Bend, OR and three sisters-in-law:  Stella Benson and Violet Nilson both of Maddock and Ruth Nesset of Prescott, AZ.

She was preceded in death by her parents;  husband;  a son:  Robert;  siblings:  Arvid Nilson,  Edith Iverson,  Ardis Olson,  Obert Nilson,  Clennie Robarge,  Ercell Lawrence,  Mandy Nilson,  Bartley Nilson,  Orphie Benson and Marlane Nilson.





Condolences:

We're saying goodbye to a wonderful aunt.  I'll always remember her gentleness and kindness to everyone and everything.  I'm sorry we will be unable to attend, but we shall be there with you in spirit.    Diane Burks

We are deeply saddened by the loss of Vera.  How can one not love Vera.  We will always remember her by her joyfulness and love of life.  We can't help to think of how many lives Vera has touched in a very kind and loving way.  I can honestly say that Sandy and I are better having known Vera. Jacob and Sandy Hoffner

Dear Sweet Vera!  I didn't know her real well. She was my Dad's, Fayne Iverson aunt. However I will never forget her. She came to Fayne's 70th Birthday Party. She and Jane danced up a storm. They giggled, laughed and had such a good time. I loved her and Jane instantly. I am sorry for your loss, but I can't help but think she is dancing in heaven! With Love,Nadine Edwards

We just found out about Veras passing,our prayers go out to her family.She was a very special lady to many, to  myself and my sisters to my cousins the Burns's I know most of all to Brenda,and of course to our late aunt Patsy.We havnt been back to rugby for a couple years,but when we did wed make sure to visit Vera even after aunt patsy passed.She was special to all who knew her. God has blessed her.   Charlene Cameron