Becky Leigh Benson was surrounded by her family when she passed away peacefully in the afternoon, on October 7th at St. Peter’s Hospital.
Becky was born in Helena, Montana on October 25th, 1964 to Harold and Lorna Barry. She attended Montana City Elementary School and attended Jefferson High School for her first three years and graduated from Helena High School.
Becky joined the National Guard when she was 18 and served for 10 years where she achieved the rank of Sargent.
Her first marriage was to Tim Grove in Germany and was later blessed with their daughter Shelbi in 1992.
She met her second husband, Mike, while serving in the National Guard at Fort Harrison in Helena, Montana. They were married on a beautiful fall day September 25th, 1993 in Clancy, Montana. They made their home on top of the mountain in 1994 with her daughter Shelbi. In 1999 they were blessed with their second daughter, Kahsiah.
Becky loved spending time with her family and friends while camping or going for side-by-side rides in the mountains, especially in the fall, which was her favorite time of year. She also loved cheering on the Griz football team at the Washington-Grizzly Stadium. You could often find her behind the wheel of a ‘57 Chevy or a 1963 Ford Falcon. She loved her family pets and grand-kitties. For each holiday you could find her driveway and house decorated for the occasion where there would be an excellent meal waiting.
Becky drove a school bus for Clancy Elementary School for 12 years before owning a small mechanic repair business with her husband, Mike.
Becky was greeted in Heaven by her grandparents; mother-in-law, Mary Ann Benson; and niece Karrah Barry-Dion.
Becky is survived by her husband, Mike; children, Shelbi Grove and Kahsiah Benson (Ryan); step-daughter, Erin Payne (Shawn); step-son, Lane Grove (Jessi); parents, Harold and Lorna Barry; brother, Todd Barry (Leslie); sister, Vicki Barry-Dion (Wayne); brother Troy Barry (Michelle); sisters-in-law, Vicki Gruber (Jim), Mary Bair (Bill), Debbie LaRue (Dean); brother-in-law, Pat Bercier; nieces and nephews, Cami Robson (Greg), Marci Parks (Chad), Nic Bair (Vicki), Cori Barry (Chris), Colin Barry-Dion (Alexis), Lance LaRue, Keeley Barry, Shane LaRue (Nicole), Teagon Barry, and Ethan Barry; great nieces and nephews, Dominic Bair, J.P. Robson, Will Robson, Luke Robson, Braden Barry, Cate Barry, Dawson Parks, Kyli Barry, Alli Parks, Jaci Barry, Matti Parks, and Cade Parks; as well as extended family and friends.
Services will be held Thursday October 14th, 2:00 pm at Life Covenant Church, 800 N Hoback St., Helena, MT. A reception will follow at Helena Valley Community Center, 3553 Tizer Rd., Helena, MT. A private burial will be held for her family at Fort Harrison Cemetery on a later date.
Memorials and donations, in her name, may be sent to Life Covenant Church or Intermountain Children Services in lieu of flowers.
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Wayne, Vicki, Colin, Keeley and Braden says
Wayne, Vicki, Colin, Keeley and Braden purchased the Peace, Prayers & Blessings – Pink and White for the family of Becky Leigh Benson.
Todd, Leslie and Teagon says
Todd, Leslie and Teagon purchased the Lavender & White Sympathy Standing Basket for the family of Becky Leigh Benson.
Mark Gray says
Todd, Vicki, Troy and All,
My condolences and thoughts and prayers to Todd, Vicki and Troy upon the passing of your sister, Becky. God bless her and God bless all of you.
Mr. Gray
JHS/HHS English/Drama Journalism Teacher
Gwenette Ungerman says
Benson Family – The world is a lesser place without Becky. Such a kind, caring lady.
Ungerman Family.
Anonymous says
Healing Tears – All Pink was purchased for the family of Becky Leigh Benson.
Teddi says
Becky taught me how to ride a bike and was my first friend when we moved to East Helena.
Anonymous says
White Standing Spray was purchased for the family of Becky Leigh Benson.
Ettabell Lynne Schnackel says
I went to school with Becky at Jefferson High School. She would shop where I work and we would always say hi to each other. She was always friendly and will be missed. My condolences to the family.
Wendy Kober says
Bob & Wendy Kober purchased the Lavender & White Sympathy Floor Basket for the family of Becky Leigh Benson.
Dan Benson says
Harold , Lorna and Family, So surprised and saddened to learn of passing passing. It was always a nice surprise to meet Becky at Wal-Mart when we were helping our Moms with their shopping. We would chat while the old Nurses caught up on their gossip and old times at the hospital. We will hold you all in our thoughts at this sad time.
Dan and Sandi Benson
Evaleen Starkel says
We will so miss this special lady, her smile, and laugh. So enjoyed and will miss the little ghost decorations at halloween and the pretty Christmas decorations she always hung all along Spruce Street – just to bring joy to others. Our hearts are broken for Mike, Shelbi, and Kahsiah, but because she believed in Jesus as her Savior, we know we will see her again in heaven, where she is now. Our prayers and love to all her family and dear friends.
Rick & Evaleen Starkel
peggy Cook says
Harold, Lorna, Vicky, all of Becky’s family,
I was so surprised and so very sorry to hear about Becky, she was a dear person who will be missed so much. Memories and time I guess. All very difficult. Love to you all.
Peggy Cook, former hygienist at Dr. Miller’s office
Kathleen Broussard says
Vicki and family
We are so very sorry about Becky. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Keith, Kathleen and Kory Broussard
Randy & Cindy McGinnis says
We were so saddened to hear of Becky’s passing. Love and blessings to you all as you navigate life without her. She was a gem.