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BENJAMIN CURRAN Obituary

CURRAN, BENJAMIN LOUIS of San Bernardino, peacefully passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2010, at home. Ben owned and operated his custom cabinet shop, Valley Cabinet Co., for 35 years in San Bernardino. Honoring his wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of his life will be held January 15, 2010, at noon, at 644 W. 40th St., San Bernardino. Ben was born May 5, 1940, in Iron Mountain, Michigan, to Elvina "Babe" and late Dale Curran, formerly of Barstow, CA. Ben loved the outdoors and enjoyed camping, fishing, and hunting trips with his friends and family, and was as avid sports fan. A man of great strength, knowledge and integrity, he was a mentor to many of those who knew him. He is survived by Judy Curran, mother of daughter, Kelley; son, Brian and his wife, Sheryl, Rebecca "Maggie" Curran mother of son, Shane and Larissa Purdy; sister, Gail and Richard Dick; brother, Pete; sister, Pat and Robert Castillo; 3 grandchildren; 3 great granddaughters, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many loyal friends. The children of Ben would like to extend special thanks to Robbie Engler for the dedication and care you gave to our dad.

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Published by San Bernardino County Sun on Dec. 12, 2010.

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Shane Curran

June 7, 2011

Dad, you've been gone for 6 months now. I guess I should finally say something here. You know I love you, might not have said it as much as I should have, but we didn't have to.... We knew....still know.....I miss you every day. Think about you everyday and have new questions you'll never be able to answer every day....but I have to find my own way now. You prepared me for that and I thank you....even though we rarely saw eye to eye on anything, there was always a mutual respect between us and I think we were both able to learn from each other....I love you Dad and will always remember the things you taught me to become the man I am today.

Shane

Tim Laughton

January 21, 2011

"Brian, Shane and family your Dad (Benny to me) will be missed by many, me being one of them, I will miss being able stop by and chat with him, he was a Wise Man, one of the Best Crastmen I've known, and a Friend to all, my condolences to you all this is a tough chapter to close... but the Legend Will Live On!"

Thomas Marshall

December 14, 2010

Uncle Ben you have always been wonderful Uncle, Great Uncle, and friend to us. Our family will never be the same without you. Thank you for all of the wonderful memories. We will miss you, our friend. Love Tom, Amy,Kelsey and Garrett Marshall

Melissa (Maroney) Evans

December 12, 2010

Ben you will be missed. The memories I have of you will last a life time. From baseball, hunting to sponsoring my dad and everything in between. I will miss you.

Brian Curran

December 12, 2010

You were an awesome dad, a great teacher and the best craftsman. But most of all a great friend. I will miss you always, your son Brian.

Bruce Robinson

December 12, 2010

Ben, thank you for your son who is a special son-in-law to me. Our children lost two very special parents. You will be missed. Bruce Robinson

Judy Curran

December 12, 2010

Ben, we met when I was 14, married in 1961 and raised two great kids Kelley & Brian. You have always been a hard worker and had more friends than anyone I ever knew young & old. I will miss your dry sense of humor but not your smart remarks and practical jokes! I am glad we stayed friends all these years. I bet you and your dad are fishing. You will always be missed. Love, Judy

December 12, 2010

Ben, no one could have had a better big brother. I have so many wonderful memories of you and I'll miss you forever. You were such a gentleman,and to the very end you set an example for the rest of us. Go rest high on that mountain...Love, Patty

Gail Dick

December 12, 2010

Ben, I just know you and dad are fishing somewhere, swappin' lies and laughing! I love you brother. Love, Gail

December 12, 2010

"MY FAVORITE FATHER-IN-LAW" you will truly be missed. Good Bye for now.
Love, Sheryl

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