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2004
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2007
Benjamin Blackwood Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Bakersfield Californian.
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Lori Byrd
December 2, 2019
Sweet Benjamin
What a precious gift you were! Noelles first friend and forever friend
We all think of you and miss your sweet face and wonder what he would have grown to be like. But we also rejoice in knowing you are in your perfect self with your heavenly father and we look forward to the day we will all join you there! We continue to try to comfort your mommy and daddy and family who ache with missing you. Sweet Ben, you touched our lives for such a short time and yet forever ❤
January 5, 2011
My Lil' Man oh, how I still miss you I can't believe in 9 more days you will have been gone longer than you were here.My heart aches for you daily and I can't wait till we meet again and worship our Lord together, luv and miss you Mommy
Eva Payne
September 3, 2008
Billy and Jackie, I cannot begin to imagine what you have been through, although I do remember how strong you prayed for another child. I only heard of this news yesterday and just want you to know how very sorry I am. No matter what your beliefs are, no parent should ever have to deal with losing their child. I am thinking of you and will continue to pray for your family. We love and miss you all. Eva, Corey, Elizabeth, Cidney, and Natalie Payne
37411 Emerald Cascade St., Sandy, OR, 97055
Doris Roderick
January 15, 2008
I'm so sorry for your loss of Benjamin. He sounds so sweet. To receive newsletters from The Compassionate Friends (grief loss for parents who have lost a child), please call 589-3512.
Mike & Liz Bussell
December 26, 2007
We are grieving with you all....we wish we could be there to comfort you. We will continue to lift your family up in prayer for the long road ahead. Ben was a gift from God, we will never forget him.
Theresa LeRoy
December 14, 2007
Romans 8:28
"And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to HIS purpose."
Although we cannot comprehend all that GOD has planned for us, we can take comfort in knowing that HIS plans are GOOD for us. May HE strengthen you in your time of weakness, and comfort you in your time of sorrow.
Baby Ben and his big brother, Michael
December 14, 2007
Kelly steele
December 12, 2007
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
God is with us through good times and bad, he will comfort you and keep you during these difficult times.
In Christ's Love
John and Kelly Steele
bill Blackwood
December 12, 2007
Bill Blackwood Sr.
1980 e Main Space 30
Barstow, Ca 92311
lenae russ
December 11, 2007
he was a beautiful little boy with the amazing ability to make me constantly laugh. i will forever miss him. i hope that God will give you a peace about this little boy that not even you can understand. much love, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, me
David and Nichole Selvadurai
December 11, 2007
We can't begin to imagine the pain of your loss. Take comfort in knowing that he's not lost, but safe in the loving presence of our Great Savior. We are weeping and praying with you.
Love in Christ - David, Nichole and Kyle Selvadurai
Sandi Langdon
December 11, 2007
My Blackwood Family,
Words cannot express how much we are going to miss Ben and Joseph running through the house fighting over their "Car" slippers or which car they are going to play with. Joseph and Dylan were a pair to say the least. I know you are praying for us as we are you. We love you so much.
Sandi, Tammy, Joseph, Joshua and Tim Langdon
Darla Towers
December 11, 2007
Dear Billy & Jackie and Family
I send this note with sincere love for you all, and as a Mom, your lose has touched me deeply.
I have been praying for all of you since I heard about little Benjamin.
To lose a son, no matter his age hurts deeply, as time goes by the hurting you feel now will become less, its so good to know you all are surrounded by your family and friends, and you belong to a great church family.
Our God is the great Comforter and His Word is a blessing Proverbs 3;5-6 Sincerely Darla Towers
LuCinda Mountifield, CHI
December 10, 2007
Dear Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I pray that God will give each of you the strength that is needed at this time.
Teresa Bryant
December 10, 2007
Dear Blackwood family, The extended CHI network in Oregon got word when Ben went to the hospital,and we were praying for him and you. Amazing how the life of a child can soften and change so many hearts. Our heartfelt condolences to all the many lives touched by Ben in his short time here, May the Lord strengthen and sustain you, Teresa CHI AC
Lillian Andrews
December 10, 2007
Heaven must have been short an angel and God looked down and saw Ben. He decided right then and there that he couldn't have a better representative than that loving caring child. He reached down his hand and carried him home to be with him in a beautiful, peaceful place without pain and without fear. He is now sitting on the lap of God and getting hugs from the angels.
We know that he is missed, but we also know that he is well taken care of and watching us with all of his love and caring.
Jackie Sant Myerhoff
December 10, 2007
Dear Jacki and family,
My heartfelt sympathies are with you during this dark time. May the sweet memories of Benjamin flow into your hearts to bring light back into your lives.
Jackie Sant-Myerhoff/CHI
Ben & Nancy Moore
December 9, 2007
Dear Billy & Jackie,
On behalf of all of your church family, we all are praying for you and your family as you grieve your loss of little Ben Jammin. I know I will always remember his "helpful hands" on the construction project, and his eagerness to use our tools! He was a precious little boy, and we are all praying that the peace that surpasses all understanding will be with you.
Dick & Sue Hammons
December 9, 2007
Our caring thoughts go out to the families for their loss. May the pleasant memories of Benjamin bring comfort.
Karen Russi
December 8, 2007
Dearest Vee, Steve and family;
At this sad time words cannot express the tremendous loss and pain you are feeling. I share your pain along with your friendship, so please know my heart, prayers and mind are with you and God's sweet angel Benjamin. Celebrate every moment you had with him.
The Forzetting/Ruth Family
December 8, 2007
Our hearts are breaking for your loss of Benjamin.
Please know you are and have been constantly in our prayers.
We look forward to the day when we'll all be together with the Lord reunited with all of our loved ones who've preceded us and are with Jesus now.
All of us at aunt Polly & uncle Stephen's wedding (Stephen, Jessee, Laslo, Me, Daddy, Mommy, Aunt Polly, Uncle Stephen, Dylan)
December 8, 2007
Opps, where is my Mom?
December 8, 2007
Hey Dylan, can I play hockey with you?
December 8, 2007
Just having fun around the house
December 8, 2007
Ben and Jax
December 8, 2007
Gramma Vee and Ben
December 8, 2007
Daddy and Ben
December 8, 2007
Mommy and Ben
December 8, 2007
The day I arrived
December 8, 2007
Benjamin Gavriel Blackwood
December 8, 2007
Serge & Vivian Leduc
December 7, 2007
Dear Vee and Steve,
Viv and I have had a very tough year but reading your Email today about the loss your grandson Benjamin, brought us both to tears, our love and hugs and a specially our prayers go out to you and your family. If you were close to us, it would be so much easier, we would just hug both of you and cry with you, we are speechless and trying to write how we feel is impossible. We know God has a special plan for all of us and sometimes it's very hard to understand, but that's were are Faith keeps us strong and looking to the Lord.
His love will carry us through and our love for him will keep us strong.
From what we read about Benjamin, he was a very special young man and I'm sure God has a very special place for him. May God Bless you and your family and may he keep you strong during this time and may we all look forward to being with Benjamin in Gods Time.
With all our Love and Prayers.
Serge and Vivian
Cynthia Chatterson
December 7, 2007
I am thinking of you all and praying for you each day. I am so sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful little boy.
Eleanor (Ellie) and Bobby Jones
December 7, 2007
To Ben's Family and Friends,
I know there are no words that can be expressed that will ease your pain at the lost of your loved one at such a tender age. I won't even try. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Suzan Friedland
December 7, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family during this difficult time. Remember the joy this little one brought into your lives and he will be with you always!
Barbara Griswold
December 7, 2007
I am so so sorry for your loss. God bless you all and give you strength to endure this tragedy. You will be in my prayers.
Judi & Bob Lang
December 7, 2007
To Ben's family,
What do you say at a time like this? I will pray for all of you that the Lord will comfort you and ease the pain of loss. To celebrate his life is the greatest gift you could give Ben at this time.
Mary Goff
December 7, 2007
Dear Gamma Vee,
Words cannot express our deep sorrow for you and your family. Benjamin's light will continue to shine through your memories and experiences of him. Our hearts and prayers are with you all.
Love,
Mary Espinosa Goff & Michael Goff
Barbara Bass de Alba
December 7, 2007
I am so sorry to hear about your precious little boy. I have a 3 year old and my heart breaks for you. There is a process you will go through but some things in life you never get over. We just have to plow through them and continue with the the rest of our lives until we seen our loved ones again. I wish your entire family peace & love that comes from above.
Friend of Vee
Dorothy Whitefield
December 7, 2007
Dear Blackwood Family,
My heart goes out to you and your whole family during this time of unimaginable pain. I know your deep faith will carry you through this painful time. Benjamin and his family are in my prayers.
Dave @ Kim Brimer
December 7, 2007
I'm Auntie Charlene's nephew from Minnesota. She e-mailed me about this sad and tragic event. Our hearts go out to the family, as well as our prayers. It is a terrible thing to loose someone so young and so full of life so fast. But the Lord has other plans for Ben, we might not know what they are, but know that Ben does, and he is safe in the arms of our Lord.
The Waldrops
December 6, 2007
To The Dear Blackwood Family
We cannot comprehend what you are going through right now. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Benjamin was loved by many, and everyone is sorry to lose such a blessed soul, but he is with Jesus now. May the Spirit give you His peace in this time of bereavement. God bless you all!
The Waldrops
Linda Brooks
December 6, 2007
It is hard to understand the "why" of things in life and I know this is one of those times we wonder "why". The Lord must have had need of a special angel...May He give you strength and comfort.
Linda Brooks(friend of Bill's)
charlene brimer
December 6, 2007
You are facing the hardest thing in life that you will ever have to face. May His unlimitted grace shine down on you to give you strenth, understanding,peace,and above all Love.
While I never had the chance to meet Lil Benjamin, Grandpa Steve ( my brother ) spoke of him often, and shared with us many loving memories, & pictures. I too love trains , and yes ...........We will keep um rolling. I am sure the heavens will open up wide and we will all hear that whistle blowing. " Mom, Dad, family, I am safe with the Lord, and hey, he gave me a pair of wings !"
I know that everytime I hear a train now I will be thinking that. Bless you all and please know that regardless of the awkwardness of my words, Our prayers are always with you and we are holding you ever so close. The prayer chain has already been started, I know you will feel each and every one of them. I miss you girls ( all 5 of you ),Take care of yourselves, each other, & please take good care of your dad ( He's the Best),& Gamma Vee, but then you already know that.
Loving you all,
Uncle Chuck & Auntie Charlene ( Carlson ) Brimer
The O'Donnell's
December 6, 2007
May God's blessings and love be with you in this very difficult time.
Diane Aguinaldo
December 6, 2007
I did not know your little angel but if he was called to our Lord so soon he must have been very special indeed! I will think and pray for your entire family during these difficult days! Diane (friend of Paulette Volmer)
December 6, 2007
GOD bless Benjamin and may his soul reside in the good Lord's kingdom of Heaven forever.
"Jesus loves the little Children, all the Children of the world."
Foreveer left in God's hands, Goerge and Judy Tuttle
Tina Kesselring-Noreika
December 6, 2007
My heart goes out to all of you at this difficult time in your lives. Just from reading the obituary I know how many special memories you have of your little angel. May God watch over you and give you strength and comfort in the days ahead.
God Bless,
Tina Noreika (I teach with Paulette)
Smith & Betty Win Pineo
December 6, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Connie Rice and family
December 6, 2007
May the God of all comfort and peace fill your hearts and minds. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May memories of Benjamin bring a smile to your face and joy to your heart.
Lynn David (and family)
December 6, 2007
We are praying that God will comfort you at this time and praise Him for the joy and memories that Benjamin has given you all.
Lisa Campbell
December 6, 2007
Our family joins all others in prayer for your family.
The Byrd family
December 6, 2007
We love you and grieve your loss
of Ben, but rejoice with you in
his being with Jesus! Praise God,
He is good All the time!
Barbara Skrable
December 6, 2007
Dear Blackwood Family,
May God and all His angels welcome Benjamin with open arms and grant you peace.
Mendy Reese
December 6, 2007
I often saw Benjamin when I would visit Michelle and Summer next door. He's a beautiful child who always made me smile. God bless you all.
Steven Kirk
December 6, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kim Moses
December 6, 2007
My family's heart is there with you all, and hugging as tight as we can. The Moses Family.
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