Benjamin F. “Ben” Benham
October 4th, 1938 - December 8th, 2021
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Ben's Obituary
Benjamin “Ben” F. Benham Jr. 83, of South Haven, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. He was born on October 4, 1938 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Benjamin F. and Revah (Sweet) Benham, Sr. Ben married Marjorie “Marge” Whittington on September 9, 1960.
He is preceded in death by his parents, son-in-law, Todd Wiersum and brother, Robert Benham.
Ben is survived by his wife of 61 years Marjorie; daughters – Christine Wiersum, Marcia (Doug) Dargitz, and Linda (Dean) Newell; brother – Douglas Benham; grandchildren – Tina (Donald) DeShane, Rose (Ricardo) Chavez, Alyssa Newell, and Julie Newell; great grandchildren – Aurora DeShane and Genevieve “Gigi” Chavez and several nieces and nephews.
Ben was an industrial Engineer with Wolverine Worldwide for 18 years and went on to do consulting work for 22 years. He was a Boy Scout leader for many years and an avid reader. Ben’s faith was an important part of his life. He was a member of Belmont Baptist Church since childhood. He was also active in church leadership there for many years. Ben and Marge retired to the South Haven area in 2006 and they became members of First Baptist Church in South Haven.
Visitation will take place Saturday, January 22, 2022 from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at First Baptist Church in South Haven. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 A.M. at the church with Rev. Jerry Koller officiating. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Ben’s memory to First Baptist Church of South Haven at 1635 76th Street, South Haven, MI 49090 or Spectrum Health Hospice at 750 Fuller Avenue, NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49053. Ben will be laid to rest at Plainfield Township Cemetery in Belmont, Michigan.
He is preceded in death by his parents, son-in-law, Todd Wiersum and brother, Robert Benham.
Ben is survived by his wife of 61 years Marjorie; daughters – Christine Wiersum, Marcia (Doug) Dargitz, and Linda (Dean) Newell; brother – Douglas Benham; grandchildren – Tina (Donald) DeShane, Rose (Ricardo) Chavez, Alyssa Newell, and Julie Newell; great grandchildren – Aurora DeShane and Genevieve “Gigi” Chavez and several nieces and nephews.
Ben was an industrial Engineer with Wolverine Worldwide for 18 years and went on to do consulting work for 22 years. He was a Boy Scout leader for many years and an avid reader. Ben’s faith was an important part of his life. He was a member of Belmont Baptist Church since childhood. He was also active in church leadership there for many years. Ben and Marge retired to the South Haven area in 2006 and they became members of First Baptist Church in South Haven.
Visitation will take place Saturday, January 22, 2022 from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at First Baptist Church in South Haven. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 A.M. at the church with Rev. Jerry Koller officiating. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Ben’s memory to First Baptist Church of South Haven at 1635 76th Street, South Haven, MI 49090 or Spectrum Health Hospice at 750 Fuller Avenue, NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49053. Ben will be laid to rest at Plainfield Township Cemetery in Belmont, Michigan.
Memorial Contributions
First Baptist Church of South Haven, 1635 76th Street, South Haven, MI 49090
Spectrum Health Hospice, 750 Fuller Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49053
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