Judith Ann Benson, 72

Judith Ann Benson, 72, formerly of Colton, WA passed away May 31, 2018 at her home in Smelterville, ID. Judy was born Sept. 27, 1945 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin to George Henry & Maggie Ann (Lewis) Behm. At the age of 5 Judy’s family moved to Kellogg, ID where she grew up and attended school, graduating from Kellogg High school. Judy married John Fiegel in Coeur D’Alene, ID on April 18, 1964. The family made Kellogg their home where Judy was a homemaker and raised the family and began her business selling Avon. Judy and John later divorced. On March 9, 1985 Judy married Tom Benson in Kellogg. The family moved to Colton, WA where they made their home until recently moving to Smelterville. In addition to being a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and homemaker Judy continued in her love of selling Avon and was known as the Avon Lady Extraordinaire. Judy and Tom celebrated their 33rd wedding anniversary this past March. Judy was a member of the Church Of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints throughout her life. She served in many different capacities of church life including teaching Sunday school and Seminary Classes. Judy enjoyed sewing and crocheting, making baby hats for the hospital through the years. She loved to cook, bake and can. Christmas time was always special with all her fantastic treats and tins of goodies for family & friends. Judy is survived by her loving and caring husband Tom at the Smelterville, ID home; her children Dr. George Fiegel & wife Jayme Jones; JoAnn (Doug) Frame; Josh Fiegel; Jackie Fiegel; Ben (Channing) Benson; Jessica Benson & husband Allen Morris; and James Benson; her siblings Joy (Ernie) Galbraith; Barbara (Carl) Johnson; Dennis (Sandy) Behm; Arnold (Lesa) Behm; five grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren and many nieces & nephews, all of whom she dearly loved. Judy was preceded in death by her parents and infant brothers George W. Behm, James Behm, Robert Behm & George H. Behm. The visitation for family and friends will be held at Kimball Funeral Home in Pullman, WA from 4-6 pm on Friday, June 8th. The funeral service will be held at 11 am on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at the Church Of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints Moscow Stake House, 2600 West A Street in Moscow, ID. The graveside dedication service will be held at the Colton City Cemetery in Colton, WA. Kimball Funeral Home of Pullman, WA has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.kimballfh.com