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JANE CUNNINGHAM
BENSUSSEN
REUNION BIO
2003
After our Hickman graduation in 1963, I graduated from Stephen’s
College and the University of Missouri. I was fortunate to receive
a scholarship for graduate school at the University of Southern California
in Los Angeles, receiving my master’s degree in Communication Disorders
in 1969. At USC I met Gale Bensussen and we were married in the Stephen’s
College Chapel in 1968.
My first job was at the L.A. Veteran’s Hospital.
I spent most of my early career in various hospitals working in rehabilitation.
After graduation, Gale worked in sales and then graduated from law school.
Gale and I were married for nine years before children so we had time to
travel often to Mexico, Europe and even drive across the country with our
dog, a Newfoundland. We loved our VW bus, camping and skiing.
In 1977 our son, Lane, was born and in 1980 our daughter, Adrienne.
I worked for Daniel Freeman Hospitals for 23 years, beginning
as a department head, then program director and finally corporate vice
president. Hospital administration was an exciting career which I
enjoyed immensely. I left the hospital in 1999 but have maintained
many close friendships.
We have lived in Santa Monica since 1985 with lots of
flowers to satisfy my love of gardening. My parents were able to
visit us almost every year in California and we came home to Columbia each
year. Our children attended schools in L.A., Massachusettes and Colorado.
Lane graduated from Chapman University in Orange, CA and Adrienne is a
student at Orange Coast College.
Gale is the President of Leiner Health Products, a major
manufacturer of over-the-counter drugs and nutritional supplements.
We are USC football fans and serve on various boards at the University.
Gale and I have been married 35 years, August 2003.
For the past three years, we have spent almost every weekend at our beach
house on Balboa Island. We take our boat along the Orange County
coastline and have spent many weekends at Catalina Island. Our current
pride and joy is our English bulldog, Reilly.
Columbia, Missouri will always be home to me. Sadly,
my Dad passed away in 2001 but my remarkable Mother still lives on the
farm with her busy, productive life. She is our inspiration!
My brother, Sandy, is a respected home builder and lives near Mother on
our grandparents’ Century Farm. I still attend my church in Columbia
and belong to several lineage groups with Mother. Most of our family
still lives in Columbia so I have strong roots there. I am always
happy to hear from fellow classmates and other Missourians. Congratulations
on our 40th High School Reunion!
JANE
CUNNINGHAM BENSUSSEN
REUNION BIO
2013
After our Hickman
graduation in 1963, I graduated from Stephen’s College and the University of
Missouri. I was fortunate to receive a scholarship for graduate school at the
University of Southern California in Los Angeles, receiving my master’s degree
in Communication Disorders in 1969. At USC I met Gale Bensussen and we were
married in the Stephen’s College Chapel in 1968.
I spent most of my early
career working in rehabilitation in various hospitals. Gale worked in sales and
then graduated from law school. Gale and I were married for nine years before
children so we had time to travel often to Mexico, Europe and even drive across
the country. We loved our VW bus, camping and skiing. In 1977 our son, Lane, was
born and in 1980 our daughter, Adrienne.
I worked for Daniel Freeman
Hospitals for 23 years, beginning as a director and finally corporate vice
president. Hospital administration was an exciting career and I loved it. I left
the hospital in 1999 but have maintained many close friendships. After my
retirement, we purchased a beach house on Balboa Island, CA which is the
absolute best place to relax!
My husband Gale was an executive and
President of Leiner Health Products for over 30 years. The company was a major
manufacturer of over-the-counter drugs and nutritional supplements. He is
currently an advisor to North Castle Partners, a private equity firm in
Greenwich, CT.
We have lived in Santa Monica since 1985 with lots of
gardens so I can work in the sun and soil. My parents were able to visit us
almost every year in California and we came home to Columbia each year. Our
children attended schools in L.A., Massachusetts and Colorado. They both went to
Chapman University in Orange, CA. Lane works as an accountant for The Counter, a
restaurant chain, and is studying for the CPA exams. Adrienne works in sales and
customer service for Epicuren, a privately owned skin care company in Laguna
Hills, CA.
Gale and I give most of our volunteer time to USC and Stephens
College. We’re active in many boards and support groups for the schools. I’ve
been a Trustee for Stephens since 2008 and that keeps me well connected to
Columbia. We have just built a vacation home west of Columbia on 80 acres. We’re
raising black angus cattle – long distance!
Columbia, Missouri will
always be home to me. My Dad passed away in 2001 but my remarkable Mother still
lives on the farm and is our inspiration! My brother, Sandy, is a respected
homebuilder and lives near Mother on our grandparents’ Century Farm. I still
attend my church in Columbia and belong to several lineage groups with Mother.
Most of our family still lives in Columbia so I have strong roots there. I am
always happy to hear from fellow classmates and other Missourians.
Congratulations on our 50th High School Reunion!
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