Des Moines, Iowa
1924 - 2013 (Age 89)
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...
Read MoreBen 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
December 22, 2013
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
October 20, 2013
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!
Dick Woodhouse
October 19, 2013 | Overland Park, KS
Dave and the Harrison family, my sympathy. Ben taught me to play guitar. He was a wonderful guy.
Paul Rosenberg
October 19, 2013 | Des Moines, IA
Remembered By
Kalyn Dortch
October 19, 2013 | MI
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
October 18, 2013 | MS
Barbara--my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I recall fondly the wonderful life Ben and I shared as SAE brothers.
Fr. Bob Hedges
October 18, 2013 | San Angelo, TX
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
Wm Bond
October 18, 2013 | 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.
Kevin Dowd
October 17, 2013 | Bondurant, IA