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Betty Benjamin Obituary


BETTY JEAN BENJAMIN
June 30, 1938 ~ April 23, 2017

A service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 30, 2017 at Family of Christ Lutheran Church in Vancouver, WA for Betty J. Benjamin, a loving wife and mother, who passed away in her sleep on Sunday, April 23, 2017. She was 78. Betty was born on June 30, 1938 in Vancouver, WA and resided in Ridgefield, WA with her husband, Clifford.
Survivors include her widower of 56 years, Clifford Benjamin; two sons, Jason of Loveland, CO and Chris of Vancouver, WA; three daughters, Karlyn Ochoa of Loveland, CO, Merri Jones of Hillsboro, OR, and Emily Mason of Vancouver, WA; 2 sisters, Barbara Boynton of Ridgefield, WA and Priscilla Higley of Coeur d' Alene, ID; and 10 grandchildren: Christopher, Alyssa, Kelsey, Nicole, Kevin, Kyle, Savannah, Stephanie, Trent and Peyton.
Graveside burial will be at 10 a.m. on May 1, 2017 at Northwood Park Cemetery in Ridgefield, WA. Viewing will be held at Evergreen Memorial Gardens in Vancouver, WA on Saturday, April 29, 2017 from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Please sign her guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on Apr. 28, 2017.
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Dear Cliff (Mr. Benjamin),
I am so sorry for your loss. Sending peace and love to you and your family during this difficult time.
All my best,
Darin (former student) 1980-81?

Darin Chumbley

April 29, 2017

Cliff - I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear Betty. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May the love, support, and prayers of friends and family - and all your wonderful memories of Betty - bring you peace and comfort in the days ahead. Take care, my friend.

Cindy VanGelder

April 28, 2017

Dear Cliff
May you be comforted as you sorrow the loss of your dear Betty from this life. Thoughts and prayers for your family.
Sharon

Sharon Farr

April 28, 2017

Cliff, I am so sorry to learn of your loss. I remember Betty as such a warm, kind, and caring person. Jane and I are thinking of you and your family.

Bob Doyle

April 28, 2017

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