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1977 - 2018

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1977

DIED

2018

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Benjamin Christenson Obituary

Christenson, Benjamin
1977 - 2018
Benjamin I. Christenson, 1977 - 2018. Ben passed away on June 3, 2018 in Misawa, Japan. He is survived by his loving parents, Irving and Jodelle "Jodi"; wife, Jimelyn; children, Benjamin Jr. and Brandon; brother, Craig (Shelly); nieces, Lexi, Grace; and nephew, Gavin. Ben had a distinguished career in the Navy as a Special Forces EOD tech instructor and member of elite teams. He served tours of duty in Iraq and the Persian Gulf, earning numerous commendations for valor as a Chief Petty Officer. He dearly loved his family. A memorial service for Ben was held at the U.S. Air Force Base, where he was lovingly called "The Mayor of Misawa" for his love of people, service and sporting activities. His interment with military honors will be at Arlington National Cemetery on July 20, 2018.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jul. 5 to Jul. 8, 2018.

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Adam Keller

June 17, 2019

Ben,

My heart hurts learning of your loss. I'll never forget all those afternoons playing tennis together when we were just little guys trying to be the big bad boys of GLHS Tennis. It still makes me laugh today. I'm so sorry we lost touch and come to find out we were active duty together and still have so much in common so many years later. I love you brother and can't wait to see you again some day.

Loyal Evans

September 13, 2018

God Bless you Ben, you were a great friend and co-worker...may you rest in peace!

Lavery Ohana

July 16, 2018

May you rest in peace Ben, in the realm of God's eternal kingdom. We send our love and aloha to all of the family, from Misawa to Ohio and wherever you may be.

Internment 20-July-2018..RIP

Herb Guyer-Sharfenaker USMCR

July 9, 2018

God Bless and Thank YOU, CPO. Christenson for your service in The United States Navy,as a Special Forces EOD Tech Instructor. Serving in Iraq and Persian Gulf."Fair winds and following seas"..And Semper Fi..... Chief.

........... Sailor rest your oar.

July 6, 2018

I am so sorry for your loss. God cares for you and he will comfort you at this time. (1 Pet. 5:6 & 7).

Scott Byington

July 6, 2018

Ben was my childhood best friend. The funny, adventurous, inclusive, generous, big-hearted kid who would do anything for you, by all accounts, grew into a man with all the same wonderful qualities. My life, and countless others, is better because of Ben. Our hearts are with his beautiful wife and young sons, his loving parents and brother, and all others who share in the deep sadness of losing Benny Boy too soon.

Mark and Lynn Byington

July 6, 2018

Jodi and Irv,
Mark and I were so saddened to learn of Ben's passing. He was the best "first friend" for Scott when he first came to Gahanna. One that Scott will always remember!
Hold on to all the good memories you made and know you are in our hearts and prayers.

Mark and Lynn Byington

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