Glenford Harold Bensch

Glenford Harold Bensch was born on January 17, 1931 to Harry and Rosa (Louthan) Bensch on the farm near Chester, Oklahoma. The family attended Seiling Friends Church. He attended Lakeside School near his home then Seiling High School where he graduated Salutatorian in 1949. He excelled at all sports but especially loved Track and Field and won the Class B State Championship in discus in 1949. In all 12 years of school, he never missed a day.

In the fall of 1949, he attended Friends Bible College (now Barclay College) in Haviland, Kansas where he met Gracie Loesch of Booker, Texas. They were married at Viewpoint Friends Church near Booker, Texas on August 6, 1950.

Glenford and Gracie made their home on the farm in Logan, Oklahoma where they farmed, dairied, and raised five children. Glenford lived on the farm for 67 years until he finally had to move to an assisted living center in 2017.

Glenford and Gracie were diligent stewards of the land. They focused on controlling erosion and noxious weeds. They were awarded Beaver County Conservationist of the Year in 1986.

Glenford's great passion was dairying and breeding registered Holstein cows. He had a talent for choosing the right bull for each cow. Over his 35 years as a dairyman, he bred several generations of Holsteins, and at least 21 of his cows were classified as Excellent. He twice won the Progressive Breeder Award from the Holstein Friesian Association. He was a long time member of the Dairy Herd Improvement Association (DHIA) and served as local treasurer for many years. In 1987, he sold the dairy herd and raised Angus beef cattle for many more years.

Glenford and Gracie were always active in their church first at Booker Friends Church then at Midway Country Church. They gave generously to their local churches, to the Apostolic Faith Bible College, to home missions, and to foreign missions especially Haiti.

Anyone who knew him understood Glenford to be a man of high Christian character. He never smoked or drank alcohol his whole life. He was kind and forgiving even to those who took advantage of him. Glenford was known for his strength as well as his gentle nature. He could outwork almost anyone. He had a wide range of interests and a sharp memory.

Glenford is preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife Gracie, and his only brother Wilford.

Glenford is survived by his five children Randall and Joyce Bensch of Logan, Oklahoma; Glenda and Alvin Buschman of Seneca, Missouri; Lynden and Starley Bensch of Seiling, Oklahoma; Curtis and Michele Bensch of Guymon, Oklahoma; and Stuart Bensch of Blackwell, Oklahoma. He is survived by his grandchildren LaDonna, Paul, Jeanne, Cheryl, Keith, Denise, Michelle, and Caleb, and 15 great grandchildren as well as many cousins, nieces, and nephews, and a host of dear friends.

Whether you knew him as Glenford, Dad, Grandpa, Great Grandpa, or Uncle Glen, we have lost our gentle giant. Mere words in an obituary can hardly convey our grief.

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I am very sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you in this difficult time. One encouraging thought you might find comforting is found at John 5:28, 29. The hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out. God gives us this beautiful hope that he will soon resurrect our dead loved ones and we can see them again on a paradise earth. If youd like to learn more about this hope, feel free to visit JW.org.

Emily Oct 25 2018 12:00 AM

We are so sorry for your loss. We always enjoyed visiting with your dad, when we all got together for family things. He always showed such kindness, loved his smiles. He will be greatly missed but we know he's with his heavenly Father now. Home at last!

Richard and Cris Harris Oct 13 2018 12:00 AM

Randall and Joyce plus family, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. I/we enjoyed being a neighbor to your family for the time we lived in the Logan community. It is a wonderful community/family! Prayers and blessings for you and your family for comfort.

Mary E Sallee Oct 13 2018 12:00 AM

Harmon Hammit is my "adopted grandpa" at the Beaver County Nursing Home, suggested by the facility's social service director. Mr. Bensch sat at the lunch table with him and with Rev. Bobby Taylor, and I got to visit with them a couple of times per week. All three guys are believers who live their faith. I remarked to them that they constituted a sanctified table! In addition, Mr. Bensch's son Stuart was a high school friend of our middle son Nick, and they hosted Nick several times in their home on "sleepovers." A first-class family. God bless you and comfort you in Glenford's passing.

Charles Enlow Oct 12 2018 12:00 AM

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Glenford will be missed as we've enjoyed his company thru the years. It's always been fun to watch as he and Val gave each other troubles at the reunions. Our families have grown up pretty much together as Glenford and Gracie were about the same age as my Dad and Freddie Ray was Uncle Delbert's age.

We'd like to be there with your family, but Doug Bach (Debby's husband) has his funeral on Saturday also. This has been a pretty rough week for our families. We just have to go on with our memories.

Jim Loesch Oct 12 2018 12:00 AM

my love to you all and he will be miss by all that loved him

beth morris messner Oct 11 2018 12:00 AM

Bensch family,
We are sorry to hear of Glenford's passing. May you feel God's love surrounding you and giving you peace and comfort. It has been over 30 years since we lived at Booker but remember your family. We also remember his support of the Auxiliary Sale at Haviland.

Bruce & Joyce Newby Oct 11 2018 12:00 AM

Dear Family
So sorry to hear about Glenford. He will be missed very much. He was a wonderful friend and cousin. Our loss is for sure Heavens gain. Delores and I can't make it to the service but wanted the let you the family know you are in our prayers.

Barry Bensch Oct 11 2018 12:00 AM

My deepest sympathy to the Bensch family during your time of loss. May the Lord overwhelm the family with amazing peace and comfort. God bless you all.

Larry Howard Oct 11 2018 12:00 AM