- Date Of Birth: November 18, 1924
- Date Of Death: September 22, 2021
- State: Idaho
Anna Mae Larson Benke passed away peacefully at Autumn Haven surrounded by loved ones. She was born to Carl and Ella Larson on November 18, 1924 in York County, Nebraska in the Village of Bradshaw. Anna Mae was the middle child (and only girl) of four brothers. She attended a country school through 6th grade, then her family moved to a small acreage in town where she then attended the Bradshaw School from 7th grade and graduated in 1942.
On June 30, 1946 she married her high school sweetheart, Carl Benke. Carl and Anna Mae had three children, Richard, Steven, and Deborah. In 1958 the family moved from Nebraska to Rupert, Idaho where she has since resided.
In 1964 she went to work for the Minidoka County School District in the lunch program where she worked at several different schools. After 30 years she decided to hang up her apron and retired.
Anna Mae is survived by her sons, Richard (Barbara) Benke of Boise, Steven (Phyllis) Benke of Tualatin, Oregon, Deborah (Jeff) Hare of Paul, and “adopted” daughter, Mary K Garro of Meridian. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Carl, and four brothers, George, Robert, Ray, and James.
The family would like to thank the staff of Autumn Haven for their compassion, love, and kindness over the years. A very special thank you to Alexis and Rachel for your extra love and support. We love you all!
