Mary “Katy” Katherine Benson
Marriages
John Benson
Obituaries
The Daily Sentinel page 6B - March 19, 2023
Mary Katherine Benson
(Mehringer) passed away
peacefully in her sleep on
March 11, 2023 at the age
of 93. Katy was born in
Kinsley, Kansas on August 19, 1929; the first child of
Theodore and Mary Etta Mehringer. Shortly thereafter,
her family relocated to Appleton, Colorado, where she
grew up alongside five brothers and three sisters. Katy
graduated from Appleton High School in 1948, and
went on to complete various art and religion courses at
Mesa State College.
A lover of sunny and warm weather, Katy was most
happy in CO and CA surrounded by her family and
nature. A deeply spiritual woman, Katy was a devout
Catholic, a 6-day-a-week member of St. Joseph’s
Church, and a Eucharistic minister with an open mind
and accepting spirit. She studied the healing power of
religion alongside alternative therapies (meditation,
reiki healing, guided imagery, and sound therapy).
Katy was a gifted acrylic artist, who enjoyed painting
landscapes and florals. For recreation, she enjoyed
summer fishing and hiking trips on the Grand Mesa,
tennis, walking, and yoga. She absolutely adored
catching up with family and friends over the phone. Her
proudest achievements were her lifelong marriage, a
loving son, and two beautiful daughters.
Katy is survived by her husband of 68 years (John
Benson of Grand Junction, CO), 3 children (Michael
Brooks of Carson City, NV; Janice Brooks of Grand
Junction, CO; and Susan Acord of Red Bluff, CA), 5
grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-
great-grandchildren. Katy was predeceased by her first
husband (Melbern C. Brooks). Her funeral service will
be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on March 24,
2023 at 11 am, with a reception to follow. Donations to
HopeWest, in lieu of flowers, are appreciated.
To our wife, mom, grandma, sister, and friend − our
forever guardian angel, may you reign amongst our
ancestors with the Lord. You are deeply missed.
