Richard Karl Benson, 72, of Sun Lakes, Arizona, entered into rest on Feb. 21, 2016. Beloved husband of Barbara J. Benson; dear father of Monique Hand, Lee Benson, Shawn (Andrea) Benson, Richard (Lori) Benson and Holly (Rob) Heines; dear grandfather of Richard, Cory, Stormy, Eric, Kyle, Megan, Sierra, Reanna, Troy, Danica and Renee; dear great-grandfather of Jada, Alika, Amia, Sebastian and Alyssa; dear brother of the late Robert (Helen survives) Benson. Our dear uncle, great uncle, cousin and friend of many. Memorial service 2:30 PM, March 7, 2016, with Military Honors, at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, Cave Creek at Pinnacle Peak Roads, Phoenix, Arizona. www.valleyofthesunfuneralhome.com