Linda Dianne Benson

Linda Dianne Benson, 77, of Moses Lake, Washington, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Linda was born on Aug. 7, 1948, in Clarinda, Iowa, to Palmer and Dorothy Glass. As the daughter of farming parents, she spent her childhood in both Iowa and Washington before her family eventually settled in Moses Lake. It was there that she met the love of her life, Norman Benson.

Linda graduated from Moses Lake High School and later attended the Moses Lake School of Beauty. Along with three partners, she became a successful business owner, co-owning a beauty salon in Moses Lake before becoming the sole owner of The Hair Affair, where she spent most of her career. Her talent as a hairdresser earned her the respect, loyalty and friendship of countless clients throughout the community.

Linda and Norman built a life centered on Christian faith, family, hard work and unwavering devotion to one another. Together, they shared countless adventures, traveling throughout the United States and beyond. One of Linda’s greatest joys was riding on the back of Norman’s motorcycle as they explored all 48 lower states together. Their travels also took them to Israel; Bermuda; China; Hawaii; Victoria, British Columbia; and many other destinations.

A faithful member of Living Word Lutheran Church, Linda especially cherished her Bible study group and the friendships she found there. Her favorite charitable causes included St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the Wounded Warrior Project.

Those who knew Linda would describe her as giving, selfless, humble, loyal, loving, nurturing, dependable and the true matriarch of her family. She never spoke poorly of others, never made promises she could not keep, and was always the person family and friends could count on.

While she was known for her gentle spirit and kind heart, she could also be fierce when it came to protecting her family and standing firm in her beliefs. Linda was not one to seek attention or conflict, but those who knew her best understood the strength, conviction and unwavering loyalty that lay beneath her quiet nature.

Linda was a woman of remarkable strength and quiet courage. She faced cancer three separate times, overcoming it twice before her final battle. Through every challenge, she remained steadfast, rarely complained, and continued caring for those around her before thinking of herself.

Linda was an exceptional cook, following in the footsteps of both her mother and her mother-in-law. Holiday meals and family gatherings were among her greatest pleasures. She spent countless hours in the kitchen preparing meals for those she loved. She was also an accomplished seamstress, an avid gardener whose flower beds reflected her creativity and care, and a devoted cross-stitch enthusiast.

She earned a purple belt in karate and participated in several tournaments, demonstrating the determination and discipline that characterized every part of her life.

Whether cheering for a grandchild’s latest activity, tending her gardens, sharing time with close friends or gathering everyone around the table, Linda found her greatest happiness in bringing people together. She was the heart of her family – the one who made the gatherings happen, answered the phone, offered advice, gave rides, picked up grandchildren and opened her home and heart to everyone.

Though accomplished in many ways, Linda’s greatest joy and proudest accomplishment were always her family. She is survived by her beloved husband Norman Benson; her son Scott Benson and wife Lori; her daughter Bertina Garza and husband Eli; her grandchildren Gage, McKenzie and Jesse Garza and Alexandria, Sophia and Payton Benson; her great-grandchildren KC Garza, Jett Garza and Raelinn Vance; her sister-in-law Karen Glass; her sister-in-law Karen Luciani; and her brother-in-law John Luciani.

She was preceded in death by her parents Palmer and Dorothy Glass and her brothers Jim Glass and Ed Glass.

A memorial service celebrating Linda’s life will be held at 11 a.m. on July 11, 2026, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1020 S. A St., Moses Lake, Washington. A reception will follow.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Grant County Animal Outreach.

Though her family grieves her loss, they take comfort in knowing that her love remains woven into their lives, her lessons live on through generations, and her memory will forever be cherished. Linda was, and always will be, the glue that held her family together.

One of Linda’s favorite sayings was, “I reckon.”

And so, with faith and hope in our hearts, we say,

“I reckon we’ll see you again one of these days.”