Feb. 23, 1941 - Sept. 21, 2011
Ben passed away after a lengthy struggle with the devastating complications associated with diabetes.
Ben was predeceased by his son John; parents John and Katie Hooge. He is survived by his children Wesley (Daniela Boran), Lisa (Adam Ball), Corine (Roland) Timmer; twin sister, Blondina Enns; brothers John (Ruth), Gordon (Sandy), Victor (Linda), Bruno (Lorraine) and Clarence (Susan); 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
The interment and memorial were conducted in Indonesia where he resided for the past number of years. No service by request.