On October 26th 2004, angels from Heaven announced the arrival of Benjamin Gavriel Blackwood. Unexpectedly our little messenger was called back to his "eavanly" Father on December 4th 2007. Ben-Jammin's life touched and blessed so many families, and friends with love and the brilliance that only a child's heart possesses and shares with all who came to know him. Ben will be missed, but our hearts will continue to be overflowing with the memory of our "Little Train Conductor" by his Daddy and Mommy, Billy and Jacquelyn Blackwood; big brudders, Stephen, Dylnan and Jessee; international "brudders" Chandi-Slovakia, Laslo (Kai)-Germany, Hendrik-Germany, and Diego-Columbia and his step-brother, Michael who lives in Oklahoma; Aunt Micki and Uncle Martin; Aunt Dano, Uncle Matt, Nick, Jenna Bean and Shayner Brainer; Aunt Polly, Uncle Stephen and Roxy; Aunt Dyan, Uncle Shawn, Brinahead, Ant-ney, and Emmy Jo; Aunt Trina, Uncle Curtis and Johnny; Gamma Doree ; Papa Stv, Gamma Vee, Great Nana Ruby, PawPaw Bill and Great Aunt Carmen. Our Big Ben was blessed to have a very large extended family that includes our church family at Grace Bible Church and many friends. A celebration of Benjamin's life will be held Friday, December 7th, 10:00 a.m., at Valley Baptist Church, 4800 Fruitvale Avenue. Graveside services will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery, 3700 River Boulevard, Bakersfield. In lieu of flowers, we ask that you make a donation in Benjamin's name to: Children's Hospital Central California Foundation, 9300 Valley Children's Place, Madera, CA 93636-8762, 559-353-3000; www.childrenscenteralcal.org. So, when you see the trains rolling down the tracks, and hear that whistle blowing, give a wave to our little engineer and have a great and blessed day. Benjamin Gavriel Blackwood Oct. 26, 2004 - Dec. 4, 2007
This obituary was originally published in the Bakersfield Californian.
