Olga Dann Bensel
December 23, 1916 - August 29, 2011
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Cremation Society of Virginia - Hampton Roads Office
5265 Providence Road, Suite 104
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 474-9409 |
Westminster Canterbury
3100 Shore Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Sunday 9/11

Olga D. Bensel – Virginia Beach

Olga Dann Bensel 94 died at her home in Virginia Beach on Monday, August 29, 2011. Born on December 23, 1916 in Colechester, Connnecticut to Anton and Amelia Dankervich, Olga grew up with her two siblings and parents at their family home in New Hyde Park, NY. She completed a business school education and was a secretary in a prominent law firm in Manhattan until her marriage to Henry Day Bensel during WWII. Olga and Henry settled in their Lakes Shores home in 1961 and thoroughly enjoyed a busy life and a host of friends associated with Henry’s career as an officer in the US Navy.

Olga enjoyed daily strolls from Chic’s Beach to the Lynnhaven Inlet where she met many lifelong friends. She had a keen sense of humor and a sharp wit. Olga was a well-read person with a rich cultural background. Olga was predeceased by her husband, her parents, brother Anton and sister Mary Baer. She is survived by three cousins and their offspring. She was particularly devoted to her cousin, Zinna, from Brandenton, FL.

Known by many people as “The Flower Lady”, Olga loved her roses, gardening and arranging flowers. She made special flower arrangements for events at the Virginia Opera, Virginia Symphony Orchestra and her many friends. In addition to her volunteer work with the opera and symphony, Olga was also active in the Lake Shores Garden Club. She endowed a teakwood bench at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens and endowed a chair in the Virginia Symphony Orchestra’s trombone section.

Per Olga’s wishes there will be no services scheduled. Donations may be made to a charity of choice. Friends are invited to join in a celebration of her life at Westminster Canterbury, 3100 Shore Drive on Sunday, September 11, from 3-5. Arrangements are being handled by Cremation Society of Virginia. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cremate.org.

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Cremation Society of Virginia - Hampton Roads Office
5265 Providence Road, Suite 104
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 474-9409 | Map
Westminster Canterbury
3100 Shore Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
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Sunday 9/11

Olga D. Bensel – Virginia Beach Olga Dann Bensel 94 died at her home in Virginia Beach on Monday, August 29, 2011. Born on December 23, 1916 in Colechester, Connnecticut to Anton and Amelia Dankervich, Olga grew up with her two siblings and parents at their family home in New Hyde Park, NY. She completed…

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Ron & Jan Eaton left a message on August 31, 2011:
You were so full of life and positive energy at an age when so many of us have none of that left ! We so loved visiting with you many late afternoons accompanied by our glasses of white wine ~ always only 2 ~ and have enjoyed many rounds of golf with all the golf balls you found at Little Creek. We will remember you when we are out in our garden and stroll through the Lilies of the Valley you gave us. We'll never forget your attitude about going to the doctor ... "Why go looking for trouble?" We'll always remember how you cherished your many good friends. You will always be "one of a wonderful kind" to us, Olga. Fondly, Ron & Jan Eaton
Edith Porter Byrnes left a message on August 31, 2011:
Olga was an amazing woman. I loved listening to her stories and I enjoyed visiting her beloved house in Lake Shores. She was such an independent thinker. My last conversation was in April at Betty Byrnes funeral mass and she still was a little smaller and bent over but still very upbeat and happy. What a wonderful soul; she will be missed.
Susan Erwin Snipes left a message on August 31, 2011:
To anyone who reads this,family and friends, Olga was one of a kind. I enjoyed visiting with her when I visit my sister in Virginia Beach. We have a standing joke. The first time I met Olga I had just arrived in VA Beach for a visit with my sister after driving 8 hours to get there. Olga was not much on using the A/C. I must say, I think I had sweat dripping down every nook and cranny in my body and coming out of every orrifice of my body... to be continued
Tony Haver left a message on September 1, 2011:
The candle has gone out for one amazing lady. My life has been touched by knowing both her and Henry. I will smile everytime I think of trying to give her a ride as she walked to wherever she was going along shore drive, only to be told "it was a great day to walk" no matter the weather.
Leonor Brea left a message on September 4, 2011:
Olga was a permanent fixture in Chic's Beach. I will miss seeing her in the mornings while strolling the beach with my dog a "present" for him always found by Olga among the sand. It was Olga who introduced me to the opera, now a healthy addiction, and forever I will be grateful to her for enriching my life and putting a smile on my face whenever I encountered her walking the beach, rain or shine, cold or hot, wearing just a pair of old shoes without socks and a wonderful life attitude. Olga's presence will be greatly missed.
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Sharon Lawrence left a message on September 4, 2011:
Lakes Shores has lost a wonderful friend and fixture of the neighborhood. She will be missed in many ways. How lucky we were to have her all these years.
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