Barbara Spencer Bengtson

Del Ray Beach - Barbara Spencer Bengtson, 75, Del Ray Beach, died January 25, 2004 at Del Ray Beach Medical Center following an extended illness. She was born July 20, 1928 in Anderson, IN, and resided in Del Ray Beach, FL. She had formerly lived in Arlington, VA, Washington D. C., and Anderson, IN before moving to Florida in 1995. She attended Emmanuel College from 1946-1948 and attended Andrews University from 1949-1951, graduating with an A.B. degree. After graduating from college, she worked for the Attorney General in Indianapolis. She then went to Washington, D.C. to work for Senator Capehart R-Indiana, Senator Jack R. Miller R-Iowa, Senator Robert Griffin R-Michigan and Senator Larry Pressler R-South Dakota. Her career on Capitol Hill spanned over 30 years. She also wrote articles in ROLL CALL called ''The Senate Side'', a newspaper on Capitol Hill. She was the first woman to be elected and become President of the Senate Staff Clubb, which is a nonpartisan organization. She was also a member of the Administrative Assistants Club on Capitol Hill. After she retired from Capitol Hill, she became a Certified Financial Planner for Mutual of New York based in Bethesda, Maryland. In addition, she was elected and became the President of The District of Columbia Life Underwriters Association in 1994-1995. She is survived by her Son: Britt Bengtson of Del Ray Beach, FL. Three Grandchildren: Bruce, Bethany and Timothy Bengtson of Del Ray Beach, FL. Sister: Carolyn Mousa of Anderson and many nieces, nephews and a multitude of friends. She was preceded by her husband whom she married on November 23, 1957, L. H. Bengtson Jr. Parents: Francis Herman and R. Ricketts Spencer. A Memorial Service will be held on July 24, 2004 at 2:30pm, at Robert D. Loose Funeral Home - South Chapel, 200 West 53rd Street, with Pastor Clinton MeHarry officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Anderson. Visitation will be from 12:30 - 2:30 pm on Saturday, July 24, 2004 at Robert D. Loose Funeral Home - South Chapel. The family, reflecting the wishes of Barbara suggest that people who wish to make a donation, please send to Andrews University, Attention: Mary Nell Rosenboom, Berrien Springs, Michigan 49104. www.LooseFuneralHomes.com

Barbara Spencer Bengtson

July 20, 1928 - January 25, 2004