Ellen Ophelia Benson's obituary , Passed away on August 19, 2025 in Denver, Colorado

Ellen Ophelia Benson

April 9, 1927 - August 19, 2025 (98 years old)

Denver, Colorado

Ellen Ophelia Benson's obituary , Passed away on August 19, 2025 in Denver, Colorado
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Ellen Ophelia Benson

April 9, 1927 - August 19, 2025 (98 years old)

Denver, Colorado

Ellen Ophelia Benson Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Ellen Ophelia Benson of Denver, Colorado, born in Topeka, Kansas, who passed away at the age of 98, on August 19, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Ellen Ophelia Benson or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

In the sacred silence of farewell, Ellen is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that her light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of her loved ones. And as her memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Ellen's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.

She was predeceased by: her husband William O. Benson. She is survived by: her children, George, Karen and James.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 4th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Olinger Hampden Mortuary & Cemetery (8600 E Hampden Ave, Denver, CO 80231). A graveside service will be held on Thursday, September 4th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the Olinger Hampden Cemetery (8600 E Hampden Ave, Denver, CO 80231).



Thu

Sep 04

Visitation

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Olinger Hampden Mortuary & Cemetery
8600 E Hampden Ave, Denver, CO 80231

Thu

Sep 04

Graveside service

12:00 PM

Olinger Hampden Cemetery
8600 E Hampden Ave, Denver, CO 80231

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