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Benjamin Harrison

Des Moines, Iowa

1924 - 2013 (Age 89)

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Benjamin HarrisonDes MoinesBenjamin Harrison, 89, died Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at Wesley Acres with his wife of 64 years at his side. There will be no services planned.Ben was born February 21, 1924 in Des Moines and graduated from Roosevelt High School and Drake University. He served in the...

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Ben was such a patient, gentle and caring man, taking on Blake when he was only 6 to begin the guitar. His playing was always inspirational and kindled and rekindled our love for the guitar. We will all miss him and hope that he knows how much he was appreciated.
Dick, Jane and Blake Hinson

Sorry, to read about Ben's passing. Don has a lot of fond memories, of their musical get-togethers. May he rest in peace.
Sincerely
Don and Phyllis Desenberg

We are very sorry to hear that Ben is gone. I looked forward to that annual
Christmas phone coversation that we have held for so many years. We will miss your humorous Christmas card. Thanks for being my friend Ben!

Dave and the Harrison family, my sympathy. Ben taught me to play guitar. He was a wonderful guy.

Barbara, So sorry to hear of your loss. Ben was a good man. Hope you are getting along OK. Please call if you need anything.
Nancy Haslup

Barbara--my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I recall fondly the wonderful life Ben and I shared as SAE brothers.

Barbara, I am so sorry to hear of Ben's passing.I think of you often and our years of music making those years ago at CPC. Fondly, Wm Bond KC MO

Our heartfelt sympathy to Barb, Dave & Ruriko during this time of loss. Ben was a wonderful musician and conversationalist that always brought a smile. He will be missed.