"Twila you were a fiesty, bubbly, happy go lucky lady with a heart of gold. I will miss our little talks and your over the top attitude. You had many, many, people in your corner here at HSH and you will be greatly missed by many. RIP ....Till we meet again my friend "
In loving memory of
Twila Benson
October 15, 1953 - March 25, 2019
Twila R. Benson, 65, of Fort Dodge, passed away on Monday, March 25th, 2019 at Trinity Regional Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, March 29th at Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Laufersweiler Funeral Home.
Survivors include her brothers, Rick Chase of Somers; Kenneth (Linda) Chase of Wes Des Moines, IA; sister, Gayle Wilson of Jefferson; over 130 nieces and nephews; and numerous great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lowell and Leola (Riley) Chase; husband, Clarence "Clancy" in 2012; 3 brothers, James, Bruce, and Billy Chase; sister, Ruth Ewing, 2 nephews; 2 great nieces;
Twila Rae Chase was born on October 15, 1953 in Fort Dodge. She attended schools here and graduated from Fort Dodge Senior High School in 1972. On March 11, 1975 she was united in marriage to Clarence Benson. The couple made their home in New Sharon. They also lived in Des Moines, Montezuma, New Sharon, Somers and Fort Dodge. Twila enjoyed spending quality time with her family, especially her niece Vicki, going to karaoke on Friday nights, and bowling and dancing!!
Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.
Tributes
"Aunt Teila you will forever be my funniest best aunt ever! Like the time your car died in the middle of the intersection and together we had to chug in our suits to get it around the corner out of the way all the while laughing hysterically! And our forever favorite song to sing at the top of our lungs! MY FRIEND THE WITCH DOCTOR! For ever in heaven my u hear my neverending rendition of ew ee ew aw aw ting tang walla walla bing bang!!!! Fly high, and plz tell my daddy I love him. And give all that have gone before a tight hug. And most of all tell your sweetie hi from his flavorite niece!! You may be gone but never never will be forgotten! Love you tell I see you again!!! Specker Jean the Lung Machine!"
"Loved how she loved Elvis See you in heaven someday. "
"You left us to soon and so unexpected. I know you are rejoicing with grandma..dad..uncle Clancy..grandpa and your other brothers and sister. This musketeer will miss you so much. Until we meet again. Love you"
"Twila I will miss you dearly my dear friend, or phone calls & visiting you when I go to Iowa!!! You were a part of my life for as long as I can remember & so many memories!!! Until we meet again R.I.P. Love Denise (Quillen) Bucklew "
"Twila u will be missed dearly by a lot of people. U were a good person and u were a very good singer. Benson family is in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in Peace Twila Benson"