Gilbert Benson, 85, Jamestown, ND went to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday October 14,
2022 surrounded by his loving family.
Gilbert was born February 20, 1937 at Buchanan, ND, the son of Gilbert and Clara (Skare)
Benson. He attended the local rural school where he received his elementary education and
also attended Jamestown High School and graduated from high school from the American
School in Chicago, IL. He enlisted in the Army National Guard February 1955 and served until
1961, was decorated with the Sharp shooter medal on the M-1 rifle and then he was
discharged with the rank of Sgt E-5.
In 1964 Gilbert met a wonderful gal by the name of Delephine Schauer; they were married July
16, 1966. He worked for Century Direct Service Company in Casper, WY as a siding contractor
for 5 years. They moved to Sidney, MT where Gilbert started Skyline Siding & Windows. They
enjoyed many years there before moving his business to Jamestown where he worked until
retiring in 2015 due to health reasons.

Gilbert is survived by his wife of 56 years, Delephine, Jamestown, ND; his 3 sisters-in-law,
several nieces and nephews including four special nieces who helped care for him until the
end, Shelly, Missy, Tina and Julie.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his in-laws, Walter and Marie Schauer; 3 brothers,
Arnold, Burton and Edward; 5 sisters, Glady Thelen, Pearl Pruess, Freda Telken, Myrtle Schutt
and Lillian Rowell and 2 half-brothers, Benny and Kenneth; as well as several other in-laws.
Gilbert was a man of faith and wrote the following: “I don’t want a sad funeral; I want people
to have a joyous time because my spirit will be with the Lord Jesus Christ; put your trust in him
because he cares.”
Funeral Service – 2:00 PM Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at the Haut Funeral Home in
Jamestown, ND
Visitation – 4- 7:00 PM Tuesday @ the funeral home
Interment– Highland Home Cemetery, Jamestown, ND.
Arrangements- Haut Funeral Home, Jamestown, ND.