Our momma has gone to be with the Lord on March 28, 2021, at the age of 79. Elaine A Benson was a mom of four kids who loved her dearly. She was the ultimate mother bear. She loved long rides in the country, Elvis Presley, the Sons of the Pioneers, and Wheel of Fortune. She loved goofy hats and tie-dye t-shirts. There was nothing she wouldn’t do for her children or grandchildren. Her heart was kind and generous.
Elaine worked for the State of Montana until she retired in 2006 and was a licensed daycare provider for many years caring for children in the Helena community. She graduated from Helena High in 1960.
She was a member of the Life Covenant Church for over 5 decades. Her faith in the Lord was very strong.
She leaves behind her four children Roy (Cindy) Swanby, Paul Swanby, Marla Swanby, and Dana (Brian Huseby). Her grandchildren Jacob (Lauren) Beck, Derek (Victoria) Swanby, Nikki (Steve) Falarado, Jillian Swanby, Cassie (Derek) Wellock, Tanner (Kim) Swanby, Tylyn Swanby, Erik Peterson, Braden (Sara) Peterson, Hattie Huseby, Hilde Huseby, Shawn Huseby, and 19 great-grandchildren. Her brothers Dan (Carol) Johnson and Lee (Anny) Werth and several nephews and nieces.
She was preceded in death by her parents Bill and June Werth, her brothers Joe Johnson, her loving husband Robert Benson, and caring companion Benjamin McMaster.
A memorial service celebrating Elaine’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 17th at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave. Burial will follow the service at Forestvale Cemetery. A reception will follow the burial in the social hall at the funeral home.
She budded on earth and bloomed in heaven.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
1:00 p.m.
Saturday April 17, 2021
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Burial
Following the Memorial Service
Saturday April 17, 2021
Forestvale Cemetery
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
Following the burial
Saturday April 17, 2021
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
1:00 p.m.
Saturday April 17, 2021
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Burial
Following the Memorial Service
Saturday April 17, 2021
Forestvale Cemetery
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
Following the burial
Saturday April 17, 2021
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
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Mike says
Paul – sorry got your loss. You are in our thoughts.
Mike & Freddi
Kathy Johnson Sampson says
Happy heavenly Easter Aunt Elaine. You had such a beautiful heart and soul. Roy, Paul, Marla and Dana your mom is an angel now watching out from above for all her family and friends. Love and hugs to you all. Kathy
Pete Storlie says
I remember Elaine as a fun loving as we were “growing up”. The whole family treated me as family as i “ran” around with brother Joe as i didn’t have any siblings. Elaine, my prayers for you and families go out heartfelt sympathy. God bless all.
Judith Curtiss says
Dana, Marla, Roy and Paul, We are sorry for your loss. Elaine babysat for us years ago. She always had a funny story to tell about the what one of the kids did that day. She was a wonderful individual. Ron and I would run into her periodically at Shelly’s where she was eating lunch. She will be missed by everyone. Our thoughts and prayers to you and your families. The Curtiss Familiy, Ron, Judy, Ken and Glen
Patti Keebler says
Elaine was a second mother to our sons. She was wonderful and we loved her very much. Our hearts go out to Roy, Paul, Marla and Dana who shared their Mom and their home with us.
Love from Patti and Steve Keebler
Vicki (Vollmer) Turner says
Marla, Dana, Roy and Paul,
Your mom had a fabulous sense of humor and a big heart! I got the biggest kick out of her when I would run into her and she would share a funny story or a quip about something that was going on in her life. Always smiling! You and your families are in my thoughts and prayers as you navigate the coming weeks, losing a parent is the pits.