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Ben Detweiler Obituary
Feb 1,1954 - Sept 27, 2014
Danville
DR. BEN LEWIS DETWEILER
FEBRUARY 1, 1954- SEPTEMBER 27, 2014
Our beloved Ben passed away unexpectedly and peacefully in his sleep on September 27th.
Ben was born February 1st 1954 to Marguerite and Benjamin Detweiler in Berkeley, California, to Burton Valley in Lafayette.
In his youth, Ben was on the swim team at Rancho Colorados, played Little League baseball, enjoyed playing electric guitar with his friends in a garage band, and was active in Boy Scout Troop 243, where he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout.
Ben attended Del Valle High School in Walnut Creek. While in high school, he was a member of the Varsity Water Polo team, and loved cars and car rallies-- he was forever shining up his beloved GTO. An avid skier, he relished spending time in the Tahoe area.
Ben graduated from the University of the Pacific in Stockton in 1976 with a B.S. degree. A member of Omega Phi Alpha Fraternity, he had the good fortune of making many life-long friends during his college years.
Following college, Ben attended and graduated from the University of the Pacific's Dental School in San Francisco. In 1983, he opened his own dental practice in Lafayette. Ben built a thriving local practice, and felt privileged to serve his patients over the years, many of whom were friends and family members.
In 1985, Ben married Lisa, and they eventually settled in Danville. Ben loved to hunt and fish, and golf was a favorite sport as well. Raising Vizsla hunting dogs, Raiders football, and lots of time spent at Tahoe were his favorite things.
Ben is survived by his loving and devoted wife Lisa, his mother Marguerite of Lafayette, his sister Beth Detweiler Shuman and her husband Bob Shuman of Los Altos Hills, and his niece, Katie Jo Shuman. There are many relatives of both Ben and Lisa that hold him dear. Ben was preceded in death by his father Benjamin and his brother Steve.
Ben left us all too soon, and he will be missed more than we can possibly say. He lived a very full life in his sixty years and we pray now for his peace in the life everlasting.
A celebration of Ben's life will be held in the near future
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Stephen Gelman
September 14, 2017
So sorry to hear belatedly of Ben's passing. He was a wonderful dentist and genuinely nice guy. He will be missed.
Rick Jones
October 6, 2015
My message is long overdue, but nonetheless heartfelt - Ben was a great dentist who showed Valerie and i and our family such care and generosity over the years. He is much missed.
November 28, 2014
Dear Lisa, Peggy and Beth,
Growing up with Benny as his neighbor across the street, I have many wonderful memories. Skateboarding a slalom course on your drive way for hours, fast pitch with tennis ball on my drive way...very fun and memorable. I don't really remember Benny at Del Valle but I have such good feelings about the kind of person he was and how he made me feel. I am confident he was a great dentist because he cared. Benny, I am confident that you are enjoying the heavenly banquet and the oneness of the Universe which is Love. I miss you even though we did not stay in touch. You will always be my "across the street neighbor."
Kevin
November 8, 2014
I remember Lisa and Ben in our UOP days. My prayers for Lisa at this time of such a sudden loss. Delta Love. Diane Rianda Barr
October 20, 2014
Lisa and Beth,
Gregg and I are so sorry for your loss. Ben was one of a kind. I am sure that you both have many friends with whom share your loss. Please count us as two more.
My God bless you and give you comfort.
Sue & Gregg Magaziner
Julie Towne
October 18, 2014
Just got the note in the mail that went out to patients and I just wanted to send my thoughts and prayers to the family. I am so sorry for your sudden losss. Dr. D was a great person, and I only knew him as a dentist. Made an impact on me with his patient, kind manner. Best to you all.
October 17, 2014
Ben was one of my oldest friends. He will be missed by all of the Meyers. He was not only a friend of ours, but our personal dentist too. It is hard for us to believe you are gone. You will be missed.
Dorie, Corky and Caley Meyer
Pleasant Hill, CA
October 16, 2014
Mrs. Detweiler, Beth, and Lisa,
I have so many fond memories of Ben--going way back to playing monopoly at your Lucas Drive house. We were in the 1st kindergarten class at Merriewood and in school together all the way through Del Valle. He was a great guy.
Susan Macaulay
Davis, CA
October 16, 2014
Mrs. Detweiler, Beth, and Lisa,
I have so many fond memories of Ben. We were in the 1st kindergarten class at Merriewood and many of us were in school together all the way through Del Valle. He was a great guy!
Susan Macaulay
Davis, CA
Ted Macaulay
October 15, 2014
Ben, you were always someone the underclassmen could look up to set an example of how to do the right things. Rancho Rules!
Thoughts and prayers are with Lisa and Beth.
Marcia Vincent
October 13, 2014
My heart and soul remember the great days growing up together at Merriewood, Fairview and then DelValle. Little kids birthday parties, swim parties dances, laughs and friendship. I'm glad we had a chance yo visit at our last reunion. Life cut way too short. You are a wonderful person and will be missed. Blessings to your family.
October 13, 2014
Ben, you will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Holly Walker Showman
Donna Fernandez
October 13, 2014
Ben...you were in several of my classes at Del Valle High and I will always remember how kind, funny and just a great all around nice person you were. My heart goes out to you Lisa.....and may God bless you and your family strength, courage and lots of love.
Laurie McFarland Jackson
October 12, 2014
Lisa and Beth... My heart breaks for you as you deal with the loss of Ben. Thinking of you.
Mike Robbers
October 12, 2014
I've known you since Mrs. Snodgrass's class in second grade and Mrs. Coons class in third. You left us way too soon. Now, finally, you'll be able to play golf again. I hope you have fun having the big guy hold the pin for you. Thanks for being a great friend and a super dentist, all these years.
The HOGAN Family
October 12, 2014
Dear Ben, You will be the "Rancho Ruler" in Heaven.
May your great life memories comfort your family now and in the future.
Rest in Peace,
The Hogan Family "Rancho Rulers For LIFE"
Bud Wasson
October 12, 2014
We have been friends since we were kids ridding our bikes down Lucas Dr. You will be greatly missed. May your next life be as fulfilling as the one you have left.
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