Gail Benjamin

Gail was born in July 28, 1934 in Philadelphia, PA. the daughter of Grant and Elizabeth Myers Benjamin. She was preceded in death by her parents and by her step mother, Ruth West Benjamin.

She was a graduate of Northwestern University, Columbia University and Washington University. She was a Registered Nurse and was worked in Nursing Education, Administration and Recruiting at the University of Missouri, University of Michigan and Lincoln Land Community College. She was a United Presbyterian Missionary, teaching nursing in Tabriz, Iran.

She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, Illinois Nurses Association and American Nurses Association.

She is survived by her sister, Betsy Benjamin Ruklick of Springfield; three nephews, Grant Ruklick of Chicago, Charles(wife, Marilyn) Ruklick of Northbrook and John Ruklick of Wisconsin and two great nieces, Grace and Lily Ruklick.

An outdoor commital service will be held 12:30 PM Tuesday Dec. 23, 2008 at Westminster Presbyterian Church with Rev. Mark Merrill officiating.

Memorials may be made to, Special Olympics, Illinois Humane Society or to the Animal Protective League. Boardman-Smith Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Please visit the on-line obituary at www.boardman-smith.net.

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