Casto Benson
DELRAY BEACH — Nancy Casto Benson, 88, a native of Columbus and resident of Delray Beach, died at home Feb. 12, with her loving family and kitties at her side.
Mrs. Benson was born Jan. 21, 1925, in Columbus, Ohio, to Don Monroe Sr. and Ruth Strait Casto. She was a 1944 graduate of The Columbus School for Girls, from which she had many lifelong friends, and Ohio State University, where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma.
Her personal generosity is her greatest legacy. She was a charter member of the Ohio Arts Council, appointed by Gov. James Rhodes; a charter member of Mt. Carmel Hospital, where she helped form the first volunteer auxiliary for all hospitals in Columbus; a charter member of the Little Garden Club; and board member of Buckeye Boys Ranch, Ohio History of Flight, Players’ Theater and the Franklin Park Conservatory.
She was positively graceful and prided herself on being the true definition of a lady, yet always game for a risqué joke. She had a special affection for her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and her animals.
Her family will miss her dearly, but are blessed by the motivating way she led her life.
She was preceded in death by the love of her life since childhood, her beloved husband, Frank S. Benson Jr. She is survived by her daughter Nancy and son-in-law, Robert Wibbelsman of Gulf Stream; son, Frank and daughter-in-law, Jewel Benson of New Albany; daughter Elizabeth “Libby” Benson of Columbus; grandchildren Paige and Patrick Nesbitt of Los Angeles; Sarah, Frankie and Elizabeth Benson of Columbus; Lisa and husband Peter Meuse of Columbus; great-grandchildren Madelyn, Emmy and Charlotte Meuse of Columbus; longtime friend, caregiver and extended family member, William Sharp of Columbus; many beloved nieces and nephews and their families, and many dear friends.
Memorial service was held Feb. 16 at Broad Street Presbyterian Church, 760 E. Broad St., Columbus. The Rev. Ann Palmerton officiated.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Cat Welfare Association, 741 Wetmore Road, Columbus, OH 43214; Nationwide Children’s Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 16810, Columbus, OH 43216-6810; or Pilot Dogs, 625 W. Town St., Columbus, OH 43215, in her memory.
Arrangements by the Schoedinger Midtown Chapel. Visit www.schoedinger.com to offer condolences or a memory of Mrs. Benson.
— Submitted by the family
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