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Elder Benjamin Taylor Jennings Will Be Missed Benjamin Taylor Jennings, missionary of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, age 19, died Saturday, May 21, 2011 while serving in the Santiago Chile West Mission. The cause of death is not yet known; he collapsed on his morning jog with his companion and could not be revived. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, May 25, 7:00 p.m. at the Latter-day Saint meetinghouse, 20 Boscobel Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22405. A memorial service is planned for Friday, May 27, 11:00 a.m. at 1915 North Canyon Road, Provo UT, 84604. He will be buried in East Lawn Memorial Hills Cemetery, Provo, UT. Ben was born August 2, 1991 in Fairfax, VA to David T. and Emily Oaks Jennings. The family moved Naperville, IL in 1993 and later Elburn, IL. In 2006 they moved to Fredericksburg, VA, south of Washington DC. Ben was a 2009 graduate with honors of Stafford Senior High School. He was an accomplished artist, cartooning and illustrating for his high school newspaper and for the youth section of the Free Lance-Star newspaper. Ben attended Brigham Young University in Provo, UT fall and winter semesters, 2009-10. Ben departed on his mission in September, teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ and providing service to the Chilean people. Ben loved serving the Lord, the people in Chile, and the other missionaries. He loved Mission President Richard and Melinda King. There are no words to describe our sorrow at his loss, but we find comfort in the knowledge that we will be with him again in the next life. He was a great missionary, son, brother, and friend. It was a privilege and delight to know him. He touched many lives for good in the short time he spent with us, and he will be deeply missed. Ben is survived by his parents and siblings Leah (18), Westley (15), and Wendy (13), and by grandparents Harold and Ima Jean Oaks of Orem (Virginia Oaks, deceased), and Julia Jennings of Bountiful. Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary, 495 South State Street, Orem, UT, 84058. Phone: (801) 225-1530 www.sundbergolpinmortuary.com

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Published by Deseret News on May 25, 2011.

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Gabriela Huenchur Bahamonde

May 31, 2011

Tuve el placer de conocer a Elder Jennings, en mi barrio de peñaflor, el cual ademas fue su primer sector. Puedo decir que fue un misionero extraordinario, siempre sonrei­a, era muy amable y servicial. Siempre tenia un lapiz y papel listo para poder dibujar. Recuerdo que para la conferencia general de la iglesia dibujo a varios de los li­deres que hablaron en esa ocasion. Le recuerdo con mucho cariño, nunca habi­a conocido a un misionero con tal carisma y espi­ritu de servicio. El emanaba un amor sincero, no solo en sus obras sino en todo su ser... me apena mucho saber que tendre que esperar mas tiempo de lo que esperaba para poder verle nuevamente.

Nunca habi­a visto un a¡ngel y no pensaba que pudiera ver uno hasta que le conoci­...

Si alguien conoce la direccion de su familia, le estaria infinitamente agradecida que me la diera a conocer para poder asi­ expresar mis sentimiento hacia ellos personalmente.

mi direccion: [email protected]


Hna. Gabriela Huenchur
Santiago- Chile

Gabriela Huenchur

May 31, 2011

Tuve el placer de conocer a Elder Jennings, en mi barrio de peñaflor, el cual ademas fue su primer sector. Puedo decir que fue un misionero extraordinario, siempre sonreía, era muy amable y servicial. Siempre tenia un lápiz y papel listo para poder dibujar. Recuerdo que para la conferencia general de la iglesia dibujo a varios de los líderes que hablaron en esa ocasión. Le recuerdo con mucho cariño, nunca había conocido a un misionero con tal carisma y espíritu de servicio. El emanaba un amor sincero, no solo en sus obras sino en todo su ser, me apena mucho saber que tendré que esperar mas tiempo de lo que esperaba para poder verle nuevamente. Nunca había visto un ángel y no pensaba que pudiera ver uno hasta que le conocí...

Si alguien conoce la dirección de su familia, le estaré infinitamente agradecida que me la diera a conocer para poder así expresar mis sentimiento hacia ellos personalmente.

mi dirección: [email protected]

Gabriela Huenchur Bahamonde

May 31, 2011

he was an extraordinary missionary, always smiling and drawing in her notebook. I would like to contact his family ... if anyone knows the address or email, you'll be very grateful to give me. but I am very happy and thank the father for letting me know, he really was an angel here on earth, I know.

please if you know the address of his family to send it to me: [email protected]

Kurt Nygaard

May 29, 2011

May the Lord bless and comfort your family at this time.

Gary & Cynthia Lippincott

May 27, 2011

Each life touches others for good. When we think of Ben, we remember his creative Christmas cards, his devotion to his sisters and brother and his connection to you his parents. We pray for your family that the mantle of grief will shortly be replaced with the comfort of the Savior as only He can provide.

Mandy

May 25, 2011

Ben was dating one of my best friends before he left on his mission. I didn't know him long, but I'm so happy that I met him, and spent as much time as I did before leaving on his mission. He was so kind to my friend, to me, and everyone around him. I will miss him so much. He was, and still is an amazing person. Miss you, Ben <3

May 25, 2011

Veli ja Sisar Jennings,
Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. May the peace the gospel brings settle upon you in this difficult time. The gospel is true. We love you.--Veli Piiparinen, Evanston, WY

May 25, 2011

We express our heartfelt condolences at the death of your son. Our daughter served with him in the same district for three months. She said he was a stellar missionary accomplishing much in the eight months he served. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Paul and Terri Smith (Orem, UT)

The Weber's

May 25, 2011

We are so saddened by the loss of your son. Please know your family is in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time.

Kaylee Andersen

May 25, 2011

Ben was my FHE brother winter semester 2010. I never got to know him as well as I wish I could have, but he's been on my mind since I heard of his passing. I can honestly say I've never met anyone else with such enormous talent and yet such great humility. Thanks for putting up with me always bugging you to show me your new sketches every single time we rode the bus together. Thanks for being a great example of what it means to be a truly exceptional, faithful, and kind friend. I feel priviliged to have had the opportunity to know you. I am sad that the world lost a spirit as great as yours, but I know that you are continuing your mission on the other side of the veil and teaching people who have been waiting for you there and will be eternally grateful for everything you'll do for them. It was an honor to know you and the world is better because you lived here, even if it was only for a short time. Your friends love you and are so proud of the life you lived. We can't wait until the day we get to see you again.

Mary Wetmore

May 25, 2011

We are so deeply sorry at the loss of your wonderful son. He will be missed by so many. Our love, thoughts and prayers are continually with you.
Love,
The Wetmore Family
Fredericksburg, VA

César Muñoz

May 25, 2011

Elder Benjamin Taylor Jennings

Gracias por servir en nuestro País como Misionero del Señor, Hasta Vernos con el Rey. D.& C. 138:53-57

Mark Waite

May 25, 2011

Dear Jennings Family,
I know that this is a difficult time right now for you, but know that we and 55,000 other parents of missionaries, presently serving, are praying for you. May the Lord truly bless you and know of his love for you. We don't know you personally but feel a kinship with you as our 4th son is serving in Rio de Janiero and our 3rd son died before he was to serve his mission. May the Lord bless you.

Kaylene Ahlm

May 25, 2011

It was truly an honor to know Ben. I honor the example he set for our boys.

Paul Bainbridge

May 25, 2011

Our family was stunned and saddened to hear the news of BJ's passing. You are in our prayers; if there is any way that we can help, let us know.

Vickie Bruderer

May 25, 2011

We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. May the Lord's comforting spirit and our love be with you at this difficult time.

Heidi Robinson

May 25, 2011

We pray for you and your family in this difficult time. You have a beautiful family and the Lord will be very near you.

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