Obituary of Benson Blaire "Ben" Locke

Ben Locke Jan. 17, 1930 - Aug. 17, 2015 Ben passed away with love and family close by. He was predeceased by his parents George and Winnifred Locke, his siblings Hugh, Morford, Lloyd, Dorothy, and Hazel. He is survived by his wife Barbara Jean, sister Pauline Travers, daughter Linda (Randy), Diane, Wanda (Troy), son Wade (Julie), many loving grandchildren and great grandchildren, brother in laws, sister in laws, nieces and nephews. He will be sadly missed. Ben loved family, friends, music, and travel. He played in a band for many years. He taught all his children to play and enjoyed the family jam sessions. Ben worked for highways for 30 plus years before retiring. He was quite proud of receiving an award at a dinner held for him where he met Bill Bennett. The family wish to thank Dr. Meyer, Dr. Newman and the Dawson Creek and District Hospital medical staff for the exceptional care, and friends and family for their love and support. A funeral service was held on August 28, 2015 at the Bergeron Funeral Chapel in Dawson Creek, British Columbia officiated by Pastor Lee Stephenson. A private family interment took place at the Cherry Point Community Cemetery in Cherry Point, Alberta. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Ben may be made by donation to the Peace Mission Chapel, P.O. Box 100, Progress, British Columbia V0C 2E0. Service 11:00 am Friday, August 28, 2015 Bergeron Chapel 10200-17th Street DAWSON CREEK, British Columbia, Canada V1G 4C2 Interment Cherry Point Community Cemetery General Delivery Cherry Point CHERRY POINT, Alberta, Canada T0H 0T0