Yong Cha Benner

Yong Cha Benner, daughter of the late Ho Un Yi and Kap Yo Yi, was born September 13, 1946 in Kyong-buk-do, Andong, South Korea. On February 6, 1978, Yong was united in marriage to the love of her life, Steven Benner, Sr. in Seoul, South Korea. They shared over 34 years of marriage together and two children: Marley and Steven, Jr. Due to Steve being in the military, Yong moved to the United States and became a naturalized citizen. The family eventually was stationed at Fort Leonard Wood and she began working for DOL Supply and Service Phase II. She spent 16 years with the company from 1994 – 2010. She served as a sewing machine operator and issue line fitter. From 1998- 2001, Yong owned and operated Star Alterations in St. Robert. In her spare time, Yong enjoyed working in her vegetable gardens and was very talented when it came to handwork. She loved to knit, crochet and sew. Yong was very involved with her church and loved to help others. Yong passed away at 6:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 6, 2012 in the Sunset Village of the Ozarks of St. Robert, Missouri having attained the age of 66. She will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered by all those that knew and loved her. Yong leaves to cherish her memory her husband: Steven Benner, Sr. of St. Robert, MO; two children: Steven Benner, Jr. of St. Robert, MO and Marley Ford of Charlotte, VT; two sisters: Won Cha Yi and Won Il Yi, both of South Korea; mother-in-law: Thelma Benner of Calhoun, GA; sister-in-law: Vicki Choate of Calhoun, GA; three brothers-in-law: Richard Benner of the State of New Jersey, Lester Benner of the State of Pennsylvania and Timothy Benner of the State of Alaska; four grandchildren; several other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, Yong was preceded in death by one brother. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 9, 2012 in the First Baptist Church of Waynesville with Dr. Dennis Crowder and Pastor Soo Gap Cheong officiating. The congregation sang “The Bright Heavenly Way” and “I Know Not Why God’s Wondrous Grace”. Serving as escorts were Mac Moncayo, David Kessler, Curtis Felton, Mr. Song, Stan Barks and John Abshire. Burial followed in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery of Fort Leonard Wood, Waynesville, Missouri. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Yong Benner and may be left at the funeral home.

Yong Cha Benner

September 13, 1946 - November 6, 2012