Robert Arthur Benson

Robert was born in Wallace, Idaho to Carl and Ida Benson on January 14,1943. He was raised in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho and graduated in 1962 from Coeur d'Alene High School and has always remained a proud CHS Viking. He still kept in close contact with his former classmates who he loved dearly. Bob joined the Navy in 1964 where he proudly served Our Country for 26 years. He retired as a proud Chief Petty Officer in 1990. After retiring from the Navy he held several esteemed jobs as he was the type that always wanted and needed to be busy. He retired in 2016 after working at Balboa Naval Hospital and moved to Newport Coast, California.

Bob enjoyed golf and bass fishing. He belonged to a fishing club and earned several awards for his bass fishing endeavors. He owned a boat which he loved very much.

Bob is survived by wife, Julie Benson, Daughters Luana Lynn Benson-Cottom and Laura Benson, Son-in-Law Robert Cottom, Grandchildren Raquelle, Alyssa (and her Fiancé Chris), Donovan (and his Wife Anais) and Devin and Great Grandchildren Benjamin, Louie, AvaLynn and Aubrey Lynn from San Diego, California. He is also survived by his Sister, Penny Russell of Coeur d'Alene, Nieces Lori Lynn Latuseck, Lisa Goodwin and Valerie Hendrickson as well as their husbands Casey Latuseck ,Mark Goodwin and Gerald Branham. Bob is also survived by Brother Ben Benson, his Wife Nancy Benson of Post Falls, Idaho and Nephews Guy Benson, Brian Benson, David Benson and Robert Roe. Bob leaves behind many beloved friends, coworkers and extended family.

Bob will be returned to his hometown of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

A Memorial/Celebration of Life for Robert Benson will take place in the gazebo area at at Coeur d’Alene City Park on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at 1100.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.pacificviewcalifornia.com for the Benson family.