Richard “Jerry” Benson

Richard “Jerry” Benson

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Richard “Jerry” Benson passed away April 24, 2020. Jerry graduated from Pacific Lutheran College in 1958 with a degree in business and entered the Navy Officers Training School. He returned to Skagit County, WA after completing his service. There he met and married his wife Sharon. Jerry served on the Lutheran Bible Institute board of directors, the Burlington-Edison School Board and was an active member of the Skagit County Republicans. Jerry and Sharon enjoyed a rich and full life together as they raised their 4 sons, participating in church and traveling around the country and world.