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Weider Ben Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Oct. 20 to Oct. 21, 2008.

BEN WEIDER February 1, 1923 - October 17, 2008 Ben Weider, sports leader, scholar, businessman, and philanthropist, known and honored worldwide for his pioneering work promoting and organizing the sport of bodybuilding and groundbreaking work as a self-taught but hugely influential and popular Napoleonic historian and author, died suddenly Friday, October 17 in Montreal, city of his birth and lifelong home. He was 85 years old. Beloved husband of Huguette Derouin for 49 years. Devoted father and father-in-law of Louis and Linda, Eric and Renee, Mark and Natalie. Cherished grandfather of Aisha, Joseph and Vanessa. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Joe and Betty, Freda Yankofsky, the late Jacob, the late Louis and brother-in-law of Bertha Levy and Andre Derouin. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, Montreal on Monday, October 20 at 1:00 p.m. Burial in Montreal. Shiva strictly private. Contributions in his memory may be made to the "Ben Weider Jewish Community Centre", (514) 737-6551, or to the "Cardiology Research Fund" c/o Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.

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Richard Weider

October 26, 2008

I have followed the life of Ben and his brother, Joe most of my life. In fact I am the author of the Book of Weider, that was published in 1991 by the Hubbard Publishing Company in Ohio. Though I was not able to connect them to my family line, I was very proud to mentioned them to all my friends and other Weiders around the country. Their brief biographies are included in my book. I have carried the proud Weider name on my Ohio auto license plates for many years. The one thing that I have not been able to find is information of Ben's parents and which country they were born in. I would greatly appreciate any information from anyone in the Weider family that may have my unsolved desire to know more about their heritage. I am in my 78th year of life. I would be eternally greatful, if someone would contact me. Please pass my condolences on behalf of all the Weiders across our country and the world to the family members for the many contributions that Ben and Joe have bestowed upon our country.
Sincerely.
Richard E. Weider