On Wednesday, 07 August 2013 at 1:40 pm, beloved daughter Victoria Stetson Thompson departed this world from Arlington, VA. She was born in Texas 20 years ago; spent most of her life in Tucson, AZ; attended BASIS Academy there, and moved to Virginia 8 years ago. She was an artist, a writer, and a guitarist. She is missed and survived by: her mother, Tamara Benson; step-dad, Ron Benson; Grandparents, Eric Benke and Frances Merritt Thompson, and many other loving family members and friends. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, 24 August 2013 at 11:00 am in St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Parish Hall, 2609 North Glebe Road, Arlington, VA. In lieu of flowers a contribution on her behalf can be made to the non-profit anti-depression group, To Write Love On Her Arms, twloha.com or Doorways for Women and Families, doorwaysva.org.
