Best brother-in-law ever. He laughed at my pig collection but the next year he gave me a winding up walking one. Think it was for Christmas. Shame he had to suffer after helping so many people all his life. He will be missed by us all.
From Rich van Druten 4/11/17
Ben and I were part of the team of internists at Kaiser Walnut Creek. I think we started together in l968. I remember his skills and fine ability to work with patients. The work was difficult but very rewarding.
Ben was a very close and dear friend. We did many things together as well as with our families. Our family trips to Yosemite were particularly memorable. We worked together for many years at the Kaiser Hospital in Walnut Creek, CA. as Internists. He was a very knowledgeable and compassionate physician. I will truly miss him.
Ben was a guy who always had a smile on is face and had a great sense of humor. He was fun to be with and will be missed.
Ben and I were right next to each other in our offices at Kaiser for 25 yrs. He was a great friend and colleague. Sally and I will fondly remember the Forth of July annual barbecues and super bowl parties we shared with Ben and Doreen. I put my head close to his the day before he passed telling him we were there for him . He nodded that he knew. A LIFE WELL LIVED Terry Malone
Ben, You gave my Sister the best life. For which, I will always be so grateful to you and so would our parents. Doreen had a life full of love, laughter, respect and fullfillness. Our lives have been so enriched having you in it. Thank you, Ben. You will be missed. Your work is done here on earth. Eternal rest to you.
Ben, I know that George would express his gratitude for having you as his brother. His eyes would sparkle, and there were endless chuckles each time you shared life's events across the miles. Your brotherly advice and caring thoughts were always most heartwarming to me as well. May you rest in peace. Your blessed memory will live in our hearts forever. Anita and family
Happy birthday, my love. Missing you every second and minute each and every day. It seems like only yesterday that we were celebrating your 80th with your favorite Thai food. Until we meet again.
Love you
Doreen, Brian, Lisa-Marie and Bailey
Happy birthday Ben. Hope you had a rockin’ celebration up there. Love you
Happy #83 Ben. You are very much missed and loved. As you can see, I am late as usual. I had Bailey the weekend of your birthday--this is the card that she made for you to let you know how much she misses you. In my heart forever.
Love you
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Miss you Dad! I sure would love your take on current events. I try to imagine the advice you'd give me to help deal with our health care crisis and my own fear about working (and worry about getting all my people sick). And, I'd love your take on the market...what should we do? Sell,buy,hold? You always had a great perspective on things and I really wish you were here. Love you. B,LM,BOB
It has been 4 years since you left us—a very long 4 years. Miss you everyday. Love you
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