Kern County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....(Elliott) Benbow, Mary Julia December 2004
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The Bakersfield Californian 
Mary Julia Benbow
1907 - 2004

Our spirited and remarkable mother was born in Lupine, Alabama on September 
13, 1907 to Nick and Mary Elliott. She died December 29, 2004. Graveside 
services will be held at Greenlawn Mortuary, 3700 River Blvd., Bakersfield, CA 
on Monday, January 3, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. Chaplain Gary Bashor will officiate. 

She was preceded in death by eight brothers and one sister; her husband, 
Durward Benbow in 1960, and her son, Warren A. Benbow of Elizabeth, IN, 
December 18, 2002.

She is survived by her son, Marion (Bud) Benbow and wife, Maxine of Rancho 
Cordova, CA; daughters, Kathryn Carver and husband, Alex, Jean Ingram and 
husband, Leon of Atascadero, CA, Grace Salvestrin and husband, Silvio; 21 
grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Sons by association are Bob 
Giblon and Ray Harding.

During the Depression with so many people out of work those that came to our 
door were always fed a meal. World War II brought problems of food and gas 
rationing, two sons in the Marine Corp, and a husband working long hours, she 
still managed to keep us well fed and clothed. She was an excellent cook and 
her canned vegetables, fruits and preserves were not only delicious but 
beautiful works of art. She always grew a big garden and beautiful flowers. 
She also was an excellent seamstress making all of her own clothes and most of 
ours. Relatives and our friends were always welcome in our home. Later in her 
life she continued to work as a caregiver to the elderly and to many children.

Our family would like to express appreciation and gratitude to Dr. Bansal and 
Dr. Patel, and the entire staff at the Delano District Skilled Nursing 
Facility for the wonderful care our mother received. Also, a special thanks to 
Jeanne Holst, R.N. of Optimal Hospice Care and their staff.

Mother, your days work is done and you are in Gods hands rest in peace.

Greenlawn Mortuary Funeral Directors 


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