Westbrook-Benskin, Shirley - 1930-2012

BENSKIN, SAYLER, WESTBROOK

Posted By: Polk volunteer
Date: 8/2/2024 at 15:51:40

Shirley Benskin, 82, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at the Kavanagh House in Des Moines. She was born October 10, 1930 in Des Moines to Mae (Mimi) and Earl Westbrook.
Shirley grew up on the family farm with her sisters Winnie, Dorothy, and Betty, and her brother, Don. She graduated from Valley High School. Shirley married Robert Benskin and they had one daughter, Sherrie.
Shirley was a secretary for American Red Cross for 37 ½ years, and then was a volunteer at First Federated Church. She was always a career woman and liked her work.
Shirley was a people person who enjoyed going to different restaurants to eat and see her friends - especially Drake Diner, Cracker Barrel, and Mama Lacona's.
Shirley is survived by her daughter, Sherrie Benskin; sister, Betty Sayler of Colorado; brother-in-law, Bill Benskin; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m., Friday, November 16, 2012 at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery, 1 NE 60th Avenue, Des Moines.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family in loving memory of Shirley.
Online condolences may be made to: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Published In Des Moines (Ia) Register; Thursday, November 15, 2012, Page 6b