Iva Benson (Jones)

1905 - 1978

View the BillionGraves GPS Headstones for Iva Benson (Jones), born 16 Jun 1905 and died 10 Dec 1978 during the Edwardian era. Located in Provo, Utah, United States. This genealogical record includes burial details, family connections, and historical context from Provo City Cemetery.

Burial marker for Iva Benson (Jones) (16 Jun 1905 - 10 Dec 1978), interred at Provo City Cemetery in Provo, Utah, Utah, United States

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Given Name: Iva
Maiden Name: Jones
Last Name: Benson
Born: 16 Jun 1905
6 birth records
Died: 10 Dec 1978
Age: 73 Years 5 Months 24 Days

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Iva Laura Jones Benson Find A Grave Memorial# 79500640

04/16/2018
Iva Laura Jones Benson Birth: Jun. 16, 1905 Parker Fremont County Idaho, USA Death: Dec. 10, 1978 Salt Lake City Salt Lake County Utah, USA Iva Laura Jones Benson Sandstrom Early Life: She was born June 16, 1905, in Parker, Idaho, the daughter of Edward David and Laura May Jackson Jones. Her family moved to Provo, Utah, when she was a young girl where she lived until 1950. She was educated in Provo City schools and Brigham Young University. Life's Work/Service/Interests: She lived in Santa Ana and Redlands, California; Orem and Brigham City, Utah; and for the last 10 months, in Salt Lake City. She was city auditor in Provo before moving to California. She was an active member of the LDS Church and served as president of ward YWMIA and Relief Society and in stake YWMIA presidency in Provo and Santa Ana. She also taught in all auxiliaries. She was especially interested in programs for young people and was given the honorary Golden Gleaner Award in 1955. Iva Laura Jones Benson Sandstrom , of Salt Lake City, Utah, died at home of natural causes. She was 73. Survived By: Her son, David K. Benson, of Mapleton, UT; two daughters: Colleen (Ronald) Law, of Brigham City, UT; Barbara (Richard) Summerhays, Alta Loma, CA; 20 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; her brothers: Earl E. Jones, Ronald L. Jones, Leston D. Jones; her sisters: Orpha (Edwin) Vest, Myrtle (Albert) Buckley and Vivian (Merrill) Waters. Preceded In Death By: Her son, Joe D. Benson; and her parents. Services: Brigham City North Stake Center Mortuary: Olsen Funeral Home Final Rest: Provo City Cemetery Obituary: © Olsen Funeral Home | 1978 Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley Family links: Parents: Edward David Jones (1869 - 1968) Laura May Jackson Jones (1877 - 1957) Spouses: Joseph Dunkley Benson (1900 - 1936) Joseph Roland Sandstrom (1901 - 1973) Children: Joe Dell Benson (1931 - 1978)* *Calculated relationship Note: Interment 15 Dec 1978 Burial: Provo City Cemetery Provo Utah County Utah, USA Plot: Block 11 Lot 20 Maintained by: Annie Duckett Hundley Originally Created by: Lisa Record added: Oct 29, 2011 Find A Grave Memorial# 79500640

Iva Laura Jones Benson Find A Grave Memorial# 79500640

04/18/2018
Iva Laura Jones Benson Birth: Jun. 16, 1905 Parker Fremont County Idaho, USA Death: Dec. 10, 1978 Salt Lake City Salt Lake County Utah, USA Iva Laura Jones Benson Sandstrom Early Life: She was born June 16, 1905, in Parker, Idaho, the daughter of Edward David and Laura May Jackson Jones. Her family moved to Provo, Utah, when she was a young girl where she lived until 1950. She was educated in Provo City schools and Brigham Young University. Life's Work/Service/Interests: She lived in Santa Ana and Redlands, California; Orem and Brigham City, Utah; and for the last 10 months, in Salt Lake City. She was city auditor in Provo before moving to California. She was an active member of the LDS Church and served as president of ward YWMIA and Relief Society and in stake YWMIA presidency in Provo and Santa Ana. She also taught in all auxiliaries. She was especially interested in programs for young people and was given the honorary Golden Gleaner Award in 1955. Iva Laura Jones Benson Sandstrom , of Salt Lake City, Utah, died at home of natural causes. She was 73. Survived By: Her son, David K. Benson, of Mapleton, UT; two daughters: Colleen (Ronald) Law, of Brigham City, UT; Barbara (Richard) Summerhays, Alta Loma, CA; 20 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; her brothers: Earl E. Jones, Ronald L. Jones, Leston D. Jones; her sisters: Orpha (Edwin) Vest, Myrtle (Albert) Buckley and Vivian (Merrill) Waters. Preceded In Death By: Her son, Joe D. Benson; and her parents. Services: Brigham City North Stake Center Mortuary: Olsen Funeral Home Final Rest: Provo City Cemetery Obituary: © Olsen Funeral Home | 1978 Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley Family links: Parents: Edward David Jones (1869 - 1968) Laura May Jackson Jones (1877 - 1957) Spouses: Joseph Dunkley Benson (1900 - 1936) Joseph Roland Sandstrom (1901 - 1973) Children: Joe Dell Benson (1931 - 1978)* *Calculated relationship Note: Interment 15 Dec 1978 Burial: Provo City Cemetery Provo Utah County Utah, USA Plot: Block 11 Lot 20 Maintained by: Annie Duckett Hundley Originally Created by: Lisa Record added: Oct 29, 2011 Find A Grave Memorial# 79500640

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