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Mr. Benjamin Haines Shattuck

Benjamin Haines Shattuck, 85, of Evans, Georgia passed away peacefully on Friday June 28, 2013 at Brandon Wilde Retirement Community. Ben will be remembered as a gentleman, an officer of the Navy, an artist, a successful businessman and a sportsman. Most of all, Ben will be remembered as the proud patriarch of a large and loving family.
Born in Los Angeles, California on March 26th, 1928 to Charles Henry Shattuck, Sr. and Bess Haines Shattuck, Ben was the youngest of two sons (brother Charles Henry Shattuck , Jr. 1923-2010). Ben grew up in Pasadena and San Marino, California for most of his early life. He attended Polytechnic School, Pasadena, California (1940-1943), The Cate School, Carpinteria, California (1943-1945) and graduated from San Marino Prep School in 1946. Ben went on to attend the University of California, Berkeley, graduating with a Business Administration degree in 1950. While at Cal, he was a proud member of Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity (Dekes), The Skull & Keys (one of the oldest men's honor society at Cal), The Scabbard and Blade (an elite society that developed dedicated leaders for our nation's military services) and the Beta Beta Club at Cal.
In 1950, Ben married Ann Waynick Ruble (1927-2002) and started their family of 4 daughters while living in San Marino. Ben was an active father with his girls and created wonderful memories teaching his girls to love skiing, to backpack through the Sierras, and even bird hunting. Ben also spent time serving his country. In 1950, Ben enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served during the Korean War as an officer on the submarine USS Blackfin until 1953. His professional career began in sales (Broadway Stores, Rubbermaid and Thompson Peppermills), then as a broker for Mitchum Jones & Templeton and ultimately into investment management with Nat'l Securities & Research Corp. In 1968, Ben began his long tenure with Capital Group Inc., retiring in 1990 as Senior VP of American Funds and VP of Capital Research Management Company. In 1990 Ben married Mary Richards Yort of Hawaii and blended his four girls with Mary's three sons into a very large extended family. Ben and Mary lived in northern California's Sonoma County until relocating in 2010 to the Augusta, Georgia area.
Ben leaves behind his wife of 22 years, Mary Richards Yort Shattuck, daughters Jodie (Kirk) Portzel of Kalispell, Mt.; Lori (Wayne) Payne of San Clemente, California; Stacey (Jeff) Houtz of Hood River, Ore.; Susan (Lyle) Androus of Littleton, Co.; step-sons Chuck (Vicki) Yort of Los Altos, Ca.; Bennett (Caroline) Yort of Augusta, Ga.; and Monty (Tracy) Yort of Greenwich, Ct. Ben is also survived by 18 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren and his brother's family, sister in law Ellen Shattuck, nephew Jack Shattuck, niece Ann Webster and nephew Charles Henry "Hank" Shattuck, III.
The family of 50 plans to gather and celebrate Ben's life while all together on Fripp Island, South Carolina June of 2014, where the Shattuck/Yort clan has had many happy memories. In keeping with a Shattuck tradition, Ben's hand-built beloved canon will be fired. Ben would always go to great trouble (and risk!) to fire this canon for family milestone events. A proper farewell to a well loved man.
Please sign the guestbook and send condolences at www.plattsfuneralhome.com. PLATTS FUNERAL HOME
337 NORTH BELAIR ROAD
EVANS GEORGIA
706-860-6166

Published by Pasadena Star-News on Jul. 9, 2013.
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Dear Jodie,

I stumbled across this while I was looking for another obituary. Although it has been a lot of years, my condolences on the loss of both of your parents are sincere.

Tori Collender

November 12, 2013

Dear Jodie, please accept heartfelt condolences to you and your family on the passing of your father. It takes some getting used to, I know.

Larry Nichols and I were researching
classmates from Huntington, class of 1966 and I chanced upon this post. Both our fathers passed many years ago. So now we are orphans. A Navy man deserves the utmost respect, we enjoy so much good from the service he performed in unthinkable circumstances.

Many blessing to you and yours, especially your daughter for her work spreading the Good News far and wide.

Most sincerely yours in service,
Timothy Bradbury - Chicago
Lawrence Nichols - San Marino
HEH Class of 1966.

August 9, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. I had the privilege of caring for Mr Ben ,that is my name for him, for the past one and a half years, we shared some wonderful times together. He was a sweet, kind, gentle person, ever so polite and always giving out the compliments. I will miss him. He had become a big part of my life. So to the family be grateful that God placed such a sweet, dear and caring person in your lives, as Father, Husband, Grandfather and he was my Friend. I will miss that smile.

Diana Pryor

July 19, 2013

I had the good fortune to work with Ben for several years before his retirement. He was a professional through and through and a delight to know. His radiant smile, warm personality and terrific sense of humor will be the things I will always remember about him. May God hold him in the hollow of His hands. Sincerely, Paul Fieberg

July 10, 2013

Dear Family - I began my career at Capital Group working with Ben. He was a very kind and gentle person who took me under his wing and imparted a great deal of knowledge about the mutual fund business to me. I will always be great full to him. He was truly a family man who spoke highly of his daughters. I truly enjoyed working with Ben and getting to know the family. My prayers are with you in this sad time.

Cheryl Ruff

July 10, 2013

Family: I met Ben during his time with the Capital Group. Truly a gentleman to me and to clients. He always, always took the high road. His philosophy was key in multiple successful business relationships. Have not seen Ben since he left Capital. Clearly Ben had a positive personal impact that has lasted for many years. Peace to each of you. And fire that cannon!!!

Craig Cross

July 9, 2013

Mary: Ray and I are out of town, but wanted to let you know that we have missed you and hope to see you when we get back. All our best. Ann Owens

July 9, 2013

I worked with Ben for many years at The Capital Group and knew him to be a kind, witty, honest and hard working man. He spoke often and lovingly of his daughters and that is always a measure of a truly fine man. I will always smile when I remember Ben. Janet Quigley

July 9, 2013

To Mary and Family,

On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS and Swamp Fox Chapter SUBVETS WWII, I offer you our sincere condolences on Benjamin's passing. We grieve with you on the loss of your loved one. All SUBVETS and their families have your family in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and Benjamin will always be remembered as a “Brother of the Phin” and a great Patriot.

Benjamin Shattuck
US Navy
Now on Eternal Patrol
Sailor Rest Your Oar
Your Shipmates Have The Watch

Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate

Charleston Base Submarine Veterans
Nick Nichols, Base Chaplain

Nick Nichols

July 9, 2013

Please do not think I am being rude at your time of grief, for I did not know Mr. Shattuck. However as a student of history, I did read his very impressive obituary. I want to take this time to thank him and his family for contributing so much to our country and for sharing such a wonderful, apparently well lived life.

Tammy H Hunt

July 9, 2013

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