Beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother passed away on February 18th, 2014 at Villa Lea Convalescent in Riverside, California. Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Benson, her son, Timothy Benson, and her daughter, Jeanne Matthews.
Jean was born in East Stroudsberg, Pennsylvania to James and Sallie Eagle. She was a long time resident of Colton, California and worked more than 30 years for Pacific Phone and Telegraph Company. She retired from them in 1982 and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America.
Jean was also a talented artist and an avid gardener. She is survived by her grandchildren Kyle Benson, Tommy and Jason Matthews, Augustine Benson and several great grandchildren.