Benjamin Albert Gass

Benjamin Gass Obituary

Benjamin Albert Gass (Al) March 5, 1920 - August 18, 2010 Benjamin Albert Gass (Al), of Thornton, CO passed away on August 18, 2010 at the age of 90. Al was born in Denver, CO and grew up in Pueblo, CO. Al served in The Army Air Corps during World War II as a mechanic on P-51 aircraft. When he returned home after the war he married Mildred Armstrong of Pueblo. Al was employed by Mountain Bell and later moved to Denver Mildred died in 1976 in the Big Thompson flood while on a golfing vacation with friends. Al later married Paula Clark of Haxtun. CO. After a thirty year career he retired from Mountain Bell. Al and Paula moved to Grand Junction, CO to enjoy their retirement. His life long passion was model railroading and was featured in the June 1993 issue of Model Railroading magazine. Paula preceded him in death in 2007. Al moved to Thornton in 2008. Al was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and a sister He is survived by his son Walter, his wife Nancy of Westminster, CO and his niece Mary Hamlin of Bremerton WA.

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Published by The Daily Sentinel from Aug. 19 to Aug. 20, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Benjamin Gass

9 Entries

Bob Unger

November 3, 2010

Walt, I did not hear about your father's passing until now. I always envied your relationship with your father. You were so lucky to have such a great Dad. He was always there for you and he put up with our little adventures when we were teenagers with good humor.

I am sorry for your loss Walt, but I truly believe that we never really lose anyone we love as long as we keep them in our heart.

Bob Unger

November 3, 2010

Walt, I did not hear about your father's passing until now. I have known your parents since we became friends in 1958, and I always envied your relationship with your father. You were very lucky to have such a great Dad. He was always there for you and he put up with our little adventures when we were teenagers with good humor.

I am sorry for your loss, but I truly believe you never really lose anyone as long as you keep them in your heart.

Your friend,
Bob

Bob Unger

November 3, 2010

Walt, I did not hear about your father's passing until now. I have known your parents since we became friends in 1958, and I always envied your relationship with your father. You were very lucky to have such a great Dad. He was always there for you and he put up with our little adventures when we were teenagers with good humor.
I am sorry for your loss, but I truly believe you never really lose anyone as long as you keep them in your heart.

Your friend,
Bob

Bob Unger

November 3, 2010

Walt, I did not hear about your father's passing until now. I have known your parents since we became friends in 1958, and I always envied your relationship with your father. You were very lucky to have such a great Dad. He was always there for you and he put up with our little adventures when we were teenagers with good humor.
I am sorry for your loss, but I truly believe you never really lose anyone as long as you keep them in your heart.

Your friend,
Bob

Bob Unger

November 3, 2010

Walt, I did not hear about your father's passing until now. I have known your parents since we became friends in 1958, and I always envied your relationship with your father. You were very lucky to have such a great Dad. He was always there for you and he put up with our little adventures when we were teenagers with good humor.
I am sorry for your loss, but I truly believe you never really lose anyone as long as you keep them in your heart.

Your friend,
Bob

Marsha Stocking

August 24, 2010

Dear Wally-
I always adored your parents. They loved you so unconditionally-what a lucky kid you have always been! I used to enjoy going to your house- and seeing your Dad's trains and talking to your Mom. I will always remember when they were explaining to me that you were an only child because if they had a sister for you, her name would have been Ima Gass----and they just didn't think that would be fair. What a hoot!

Remember when you and I hit the cow out in the boonies? Your Dad was not happy about the damage to the car, but good ole Mr. Gass just let it roll off of him like water off a duck. What a wonderful man.
Warm, fond memories will soon ease the pain of your loss. Your Dad had a wonderfully full life and will be missed by all of us.

Love ya
Marsh

Phil Hamlin

August 20, 2010

Walt:

Sorry for your loss. He will be missed. Your father was always fun to be with. It was with pleasure that he accompanied me with the U-Haul truck driving his sister's goods to Washington State. He was a wonderful Uncle in-law. I always enjoyed visiting with him.

Pamela Mason

August 20, 2010

Dear Walt ~ I am so sad for you for the loss of your Dad. After my own Dad died when I was eleven, I was so lucky to gain Al as my new Dad on November 1, 1969. He was so loving, patient & always had a new joke to put a smile on my face. He could fix & repair anything & his train set-up was nothing short of amazing. He was always proud of you, Walt. Now he lives on in your heart. May he rest in peace.

Love, Pam

Peter Heinz

August 20, 2010

Dear Walt,
Shirley and I send our condolences to you for the loss of your father. I know what you are going through and wish I could be there to help console you. We have fond memories of both your Mom and Dad, particularly your Dad's gigantic train set.
If there is anything you need, please call.
Our love, Peter & Shirley

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