Some of Joyce’s greatest accomplishments included:
Up until her health recently deteriorated, she remained active in many of the organizations she had been involved with throughout her lifetime. Joyce’s philosophies were very forward-thinking and she lived her life on the cutting edge of progress. She will be remembered as an activist, an organizer, and a world leader for women’s rights. Joyce is survived by her three daughters, Paige (Bob) Riewe, Pam Benson, and Paula (Tom) Shaw her grandchildren, David (LeJoy) Riewe, Brett (Jen) Riewe, Ty (Jen) Severson, Jamie (Jeff) Burton, and Tomie Shaw and 3 step grandchildren seven great grandchildren, ten step great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter. She married Clifford Benson in April 1949 who preceded her in death in 2011. She was born on Jin Cloquet, Minnesota to Juella and Ingwald Iverson. Joyce Marilyn (Iverson) Benson, 91, passed away peacefully in her home on November 10, 2020, surrounded by family.
