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Cecille Benson Obituary
Cele (pronounced "seal") was born on August 4th, 1943 in El Paso, TX, to Cecil and Marie (Sexton) Herrell. She met her husband of 58 years, Douglas K. Benson, while attending New Mexico State University. The couple had two sons, Eric and Craig.
She loved the fiber arts, and her insatiable curiosity about the different ways thread and yarn could be used to create things of beauty. Cele was also apprenticed to Grace Goff in the Folk Arts Apprenticeship Program to learn tatting.
As time went on, Cele's body started to rebel. Exposure to polio, chronic fatigue and multiple bouts with pneumonia made her retire early. However, she never stopped learning.
Cele is survived by her sons and their families; Eric (Emily) Benson and Craig (Kelly) Benson; and six grandchildren, Margaret, Josephine, David, Riley, Laura, and Casey. Family meant everything to her.
Funeral services will be held at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Wamego, Kansas, on Monday, May 27th at 10am. In lieu of flowers, donations are encouraged to the Manhattan Arts Center (MAC) in Manhattan, KS (https://www.manhattanarts.org)
Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Ave, Manhattan, KS 66502, is assisting the family with arrangements.
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MARJORIE PFISTER
December 26, 2024
Doug and Cille Benson were two of the kindest, caring people I have known. I know they are deeply missed by their family and friends.
Sincerely
Marjie Pfister
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Steve and Marjorie Pfister
May 25, 2024
Eric, Craig and family, your mom and dad were wonderful people--kind, caring and always ready to help others. You were blessed to have Cele and Doug for parents. They will be missed by their neighbors, friends and the community.
With our deepest sympathy,
Steve and Marjorie Pfister
Patti Gilbert Morin
May 21, 2024
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I knew Cele and Doug at NMSU.
Patti Gilbert Morin
NMSU `68
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