Susan Eileen (Martin) Bengtson, 80

SUSAN EILEEN (MARTIN) BENGTSON, 80, went home to be with her sweet Lord Jesus on Oct. 21, 2025.

She was born on Dec. 11th, 1944 in Glasgow, to Arnot (Fuzzy) and Mabel Martin.  Susan joined her siblings Marlin “Spike” Martin, Glenda, Crissy, and Roger.

  Susan graduated from Columbia Falls High school in 1963 then married her husband of 63 years, Chuck Bengtson. They started their journey together on horseback while packing in Glacier National Park. Susan grew up riding horses and always mentioned how she missed her childhood horse named “Rocky.”

Susan was a woman of remarkable wit and unstoppable grit. Chuck and Susan raised nine children together.  Susan loved each and every one of her children with all of her heart. She was the best cook around & nobody could beat her banana cream pie to this day!  She was a mother who deserved a gold medal in our book; a loving sister, daughter, and Grandma.  She was known for her love and kindness over the years with taking in numerous stray dogs who quickly became part of our family, along with an occasional person down and out who needed a good Samaritan or a friend to help them get back on their feet. She loved her music, loved to sing and listen to her children sing.  Susan will be truly missed and be forever in our hearts. May the angels in Heaven be entertained by her uncanny sense of humor. She will have her son Wayne and family there to chime in so it shall be a celebration with laughter to be finally at her permanent mailing address. Rest in peace in Jesus’s loving arms forever. 

Susan was preceded in death by her parents, Arnot (Fuzzy) and Mabel Martin; brother and sister-in-law, Marlin “Spike” and Karen Martin; sister and brother-in-law, Bill and Glenda Price; sister Crissy Dose; her son, Wayne Bengtson; and her mother and father-in-law, Clarence and Winifred Bengtson; grandchild Michael McClure.

Susan is survived by her husband of 63 years, Chuck Bengtson; children, Theresa (Greg) McClure of West Glacier, Michelle Bengtson (fiancé Jared Blackstone) of Scottsdale, AZ, Lynn Bengtson of West Glacier, Bill Bengtson of West Glacier, Luke and Aimee Bengtson of West Glacier, Cheryl Bengtson of Kalispell MT, Faith (Marty) Martain of Columbia Falls, Suzanne(Luke) Warner of Whitefish MT; grandchildren Wyatt and Quinn Yerian, Colter Bengtson, and Natasha McClure; Susan’s brother Roger Martin of Columbia Falls. Many more extended family.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Flowers or donations can be made to Stillwater Hospice & Palliative Care, and Sunflower Companions. The inurnment has taken place at Darlington Cremation and Burial Service. 

From our Mama to all our family, friends, and all the world, remember to Love each other.  We will be setting her free in our sacred family place in the mountains.

    Susan Bengtson