It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Benjamin Richard Hallman on July 5, 2017 in Kamloops BC. Ben was born in Macklin Sask on Oct 18, 1924. Left to mourn are his wife Norma, daughters Barbara (husband Tim), Darlene (husband Ray), and Colleen. Grandchildren Cody (husband Matt), Erin (partner Todd), Angela, Winston and Great Grandchildren Nox Zoey and Maxwell.
Ben was a veteran of WWII who never discussed with his family the atrocities he witnessed. He chose to live live with joy and laughter instead and immersed himself in hard work. He was an avid Gardener and delightful father.
There will be a celebration of his life Tuesday July 18th at Hills of Peace Lutheran Church at 11am with a reception to follow.
Special thanks to the Ponderosa Lodge where Ben spent the last six months of his life. The kindness and support for his needs did not go unnoticed or unappreciated
6 Tributes
So sorry to hear of Uncle Bens passing. He was my favourite uncle plus he was my god father. He was such a special uncle & so good to me. I took a look at the necklace & bracelet that he gave me when I was 6 years old. Brought back special memories. The jewellery is now 62 years old. We had a very nice visit about 9 years ago when we came out for a visit. Sympathies go to Aunt Norma, Colleen, Darlene & Barbara.
My dad Leo & Uncle Ben were brothers.
We are so very saddened to hear of Papa Bens passing. He was a kind and gentle soul. With love Lynda, Tom and Lisa Blackstock, Helen Egleston, Helen Huffman.
I was very sad to hear today that my Uncle Ben has passed away .
I have very fond memories of coming up to Kamloops in the summer time to go fishing with Uncle Ben and his brother George ( my father) . Sitting in the boat eating cheese and sausage and listening to the two of them tell stories of years gone by while waiting for a fish to bite and hoping the mosquitoes would go away.
Over the last decade or so I was lucky enough to have work take me through Kamloops at different times of the year so I could stop in to visit Uncle Ben and Aunt Norma. Maybe play a game of crib or just catch up with how things were for them .
I will miss my Uncle Ben very much .
Condolences to Aunt Norma , Barb , Darlene and Colleen
with a heavy heart Craig and Charlene
Norma and family Our special condolences in the loss of a gentle , pleasant man. Ben has fond memories of working with your Ben and the fishing trips.
Ben and Shirley Watters
our condolnces go out to narma and family. lots of good memories of Ben when I was a child and they lived next door. he was a very special man. gord and karen patterson
13 years ago I was asked to give the keynote address for the Stettler Legions Remembrance Day. I put together a montage of 6 veterans including Uncle Ben. His accounts that he shared were very informative and heartfelt of a lad leaving home with little expectation of returning. I will be making the trip from Alberta to honour his life well spent.