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Benjamin DeColia Platt
1933 - 2007
Benjamin DeColia Platt
1933 - 2007
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BORN
1933
DIED
2007
Benjamin Platt Obituary
Ben was born Aug. 3rd, 1933 in Ephrata, WA to Benjamin and Verna Platt. He graduated from Chehalis High School where he was very active in sports playing basketball, baseball, football and track.
Ben worked 30 plus years for Bank Check Supply/Interchecks/Harland Check Printers where he was a Customer Service Manager. He was active for many years in Kiwanis, the Salvation Army, City of Centralia Planning and the Eagles Club.
Ben had a great zest for life and always tried to live it to the fullest. He will be remembered as a good man, with a ready smile, who loved and truly appreciated his friends and the times they spent together.
His greatest joy was his family. He was always there for them providing love and guidance.
Ben was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Jackie, in January of this year.
He is survived by his son Ben and his wife Sherri; daughter Jorgina Dollarhyde and her husband Greg; daughter Kristin Ishler and her husband Robert. His great pride and joy, 10 grandchildren; Madeline, Madison and Benjamin (Cole) Platt; Campbell, Griffyn, Ian, Cooper, Reilly and Grady Dollarhyde and Kaitlynn Ishler; dearly loved sister Francis DeBruler and brother-in-law Jim DeBruler; brother-in-law Thomas Triplett and sister-in-law Barbara Triplett and numerous nephews and nieces along with extended family and dear, lifelong friends, Lee and Louise Backman.
Services will be held Friday, December 21st at 2:00 p.m. at Brown Mortuary in Chehalis.
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Gayle Stubbs
December 7, 2022
Ben Platt. I heard my husband, Chan Stubbs, say that name so many times when he was recounting memories from his high school years. Maybe they are playing ball together now.
Bob and Lydia Ishler
December 28, 2007
We had the pleasure of getting too know Ben and Jackie when our son married their daughter Kris. We've had many memorable times together which we will always cherish. Ben and Jackie will always have a special place in our hearts and our heartfelt sympathy goes to the family.
Kathi Chaquette
December 26, 2007
Our deepest sympathy to all of Ben's family. Ben will always have a place in my heart. He was a wonderful man and he loved all of you so dearly.
Kathi & Dave Chaquette
Interchecks/Harland
Sam Gronseth
December 24, 2007
Ben was our across the street neighbor and friend on View Avenue. My strongest memory is from about 1968 when "Benny" and I developed a hot dog cooker out of wood, nails, and a power cord that plugged into the wall. A bit dangerous, for sure, but he insisted we put a cover on the top to keep from electric shock. Once that was accomplished it was a much safer unit.
My condolences to all of you. Continue to build on the great things your father represented.
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Karl and Neva Rosbach
December 23, 2007
We have known Ben and Jackie for many years since Karl went to school with them and played ball with Ben. We have become closer friends in the last 10 years We miss Jackie and will miss Ben very much.
Ben was a true friend and had a great personality. You'd ask him "How are you today?" He'd always reply "Nearly magnificent!"
We loved them both!
Anita Williams
December 21, 2007
I have known Ben for about 40 years now and I will always remember his BIG smile he had for everyone and the love he had for Jackie and his family. I will miss him dearly. Rest in Peace my friend.
Jack Williams
December 20, 2007
I knew and met Ben in 1943, when I moved from Ryderwood to Chehalis. I played football, basketball & baseball with him. He was the best left hand batter that I ever or have ever seen. He was a long time and true friend. I will miss him a great deal.
Beverly Matney
December 19, 2007
Ben was like a father to all of us girls who worked for him at Bank Check, guiding and teaching us as we grew up literally. He taught me everything I know about business and sales. He was another "dad" to me and I will miss him dearly.
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