Bradford Benson

Bradford Lewis Benson, "Brad" age 90, passed away on January 20, 2012. He was born in Battle Creek Michigan on September 26, 1921. Soon after Pearl Harbor Brad enlisted in the United States Air Force and served his Country for 32 Years. He was part of WWII, Korea, and Vietnam as a fighter pilot. After the service he went into the hardware business-something he always wanted to do.

After his second retirement he and his wife Sheila moved out to Boulder City after a short visit. They spent the next wonderful 25 years in Boulder City. Brad was very active in the community he served on the hospital board from 1994 to 2001 and also was a member of the planning commission until health forced him to resign. He was instrumental in getting the Nevada State Veterans Home and Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City. Brad was very proud of being chairman on the trustees at the Elks. As a member of the Elks he earned many rewards and enjoyed "The Christmas Baskets for the Needy of Boulder City." He was a member of the American Legion, Military Officers Association of America, and the Air Force Association. His proudest membership was in the Order of the Daedalians a fraternal order of military pilots.

He is survived by his wife Sheila Benson, his son John C Benson and daughter in law Pam who live in the U.P of MI; six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. He will be missed by many.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, February, 3, 2012 at 12:00 noon at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Boulder City Family Mortuary. Family and friends can sign an online memorial guestbook at www.bouldercityfamilymortuary.com