Friday, July 11, 2008

In Loving Memory...

Jonathan Mark Benson, 41, was born March 11, 1967. He passed away in the LDS hospital in Salt Lake City, UT on July 9, 2008 after a lengthy battle with Leukemia. He was the oldest of seven children born to John and Kathleen Benson. Mark married Michelle Griffin in the Logan, UT temple April 1, 1994 after serving a full-time LDS mission in Raleigh, NC. Mark and Michelle have three beautiful daughters: Madelyn, 12, Mackenzie, 9, and Megan, 5.

Mark graduated with a BA from Brigham Young University, a PTA from University of Indianapolis, and was completing his MBA at Troy State University. He worked as an athletic trainer, part-owner and manager of Mountain Land Physical Therapy clinics in Las Vegas, NV.

Mark committed his life to the service of those around him. His affection for his family, life, and Father in Heaven was apparent in all he did. He was actively involved in his community as a fund- raiser for the Special Olympics and Nevada Diabetes Association. He was an Eagle Scout and held numerous callings in the LDS church including service in the bishopric, young men’s presidency, and as a youth teacher.

He is survived by his wife, parents, three children, six siblings and their spouses. Siblings names are Robert (Marcy), Brett (Lacy), Rebecca Stowers (Ryan), Joseph (Heidi), Deborah Lines (Stephen), and Suzanne Subaitani (John).

Funeral services will be held Monday, July 14, 2008 at 12:00 noon in the Lehi East Stake Center, 900 North 1200 East, Lehi, UT. Friends and family may call at the Wing Mortuary, 118 East Main, Lehi, UT, Sunday evening 6-8 pm and at the church Monday 10:30-11:45 am. Interment, Salt Lake City Cemetery.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at 12:00 noon in the Southern Highlands LDS Ward chapel, 10970 S. Bermuda Rd, Las Vegas, NV.

Online guestbook and directions at wingmortuary.com. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Bone Marrow Transplant Program at the LDS Hospital in memory of Jonathan Mark Benson through the Deseret Foundation at 8th Ave. & C Street, Salt Lake City, Ut, 84143, (801) 408-1775.

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Special Announcement

We, Mark's family, sadly announce his passing just hours ago at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. We are sure you would be pleased to know that he was a fighter, making jokes with his eyes, and smiling right up until his last moments.

Michelle was fortunate to be at his side and everything indicates that he waited to take his final leave until she arrived to be at his bedside.

Funeral and other arrangements will be posted on this blog as soon as they are finalized.

Thank you for your love and interest in Mark. His obituary will also be posted here when ready.

With much love,

Parents and siblings of Mark

p.s. - We are sure Michelle would appreciate any feelings you would like to post on this blog about Mark.