BENSON, Faye Gerda

Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ - Published Tuesday, April 26, 2011 - Faye Gerda Benson, 99, passed away April 24, 2011 in Lake Havasu City. She was born April 14, 1912, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and adopted by John and Helene Paulsen. Faye moved to Lake Havasu City 12 years ago, coming from Crawford, Neb., where she resided for 20 years. She was a resident of Serenity Assisted Living for the past five years and lovingly cared for by Laurie Buggia and her family and staff. Faye was a member of Lake Havasu Baptist Church. She will be deeply missed. Faye is survived by her daughter, Norma Faye (Richard) Weaver; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; brother, John (Betty) Paulsen and their children. She was preceded in death by her father, mother, stepmother, Hedvig Paulsen, and a sister, Irene Paulsen. Graveside service and Interment will be held 10 a.m. Friday, at Lake Havasu Memorial Gardens. Contributions in Faye’s name can be made to Lake Havasu Baptist Church, 2101 N. Palo Verde, LHC, AZ, 86403. Arrangements are under the care of Lake Havasu Mortuary and Crematory.