Lois Lucille Bencken

Lois Lucille (Ayers) Bencken, 84, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away on October 29th, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born on March 12, 1941, in Filer, ID to George and Lucille (Davis) Ayers, she left a profound impact on everyone she knew, her greatest loves were her family, friends and her gorgeous flower gardens.

As a mother of two, grandmother of three, and great-grandmother of four, Lois was the heart of the Bencken family. Her kitchen was the gathering place for building lasting and loving memories.

Lois had a long standing career in the legal administrative field. She retired from Hawley, Troxell, Ennis and Hawley LLP as their Personnel Director and Benefits Manager with 22 years of service in 2001.

Lois had a great group of Sisters in Beta Sigma Phi Sorority where she was a member for 60 years. She loved being active in community outreach events and forming lasting friendships with her Sorority Sisters.

Lois was survived by her husband of 65 years Richard, their children Rocky (Ellen) Bencken, Amy Jones, her 3 grandchildren Ebon, Joshua, Thaddaeus (Shana) Jones and their growing families, three siblings Stan Ayers, Jean Walker and Donald (Barbara) Ayers. Lois was preceded in death by her parents George and Lucille Ayers and her sister Diana Nowland.

There will be a viewing at Summer’s Funeral Home in Meridian, ID on Thursday November 6th from 5:30pm to 7:00pm.  Services will be on Friday November 7th at 11:00 am followed by a private family graveside service. 

In lieu of flowers the family wishes you donate to Breast Cancer Charities in her honor for the strong fight she gave.