Jason Benham

Jason Benham

Jason Benham Obituary

Published by Oakland Tribune on Jul. 29, 2007.
JASON BENHAM NAPA, Passed away peacefully July 25, 2007 at the age of 51. Born to Bill and Bea Benham on January 12, 1956 in Oakland, California, he was reared and educated in Oakland, CA and graduated from St. Mary's College High School in 1974. Jason was a carpenter who worked for DPR Construction and was a member of Carpenter's Union Local 180 Vallejo. Jason loved music, comedy, and his lifelong hobby and passion of auto racing. Jason is survived by his Mother Bea; brother, Billy; sister in law, Vicki; nephew, Dustin, Aunt and Godmother Jeni; family and friends and Jason's Love, Mary. He was preceded in death by his beloved father, Bill. A memorial service will be held at Noon, Saturday, August 4, 2007 at The Napa Valley Center for Spiritual Living, 1249 Coombs St., Napa, CA 94559. Arrangements are under the care of Richard Pierce Funeral Service, 1660 Silverado Trail, Napa, CA 94559. Friends may offer their condolences to the family online at www.RPFSC.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to, Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, 1154 Montgomery Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95405, In Memory of Jason Benham.

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John Anderson

August 1, 2007

Dear Benham family, I cannot put into words my feelings on the loss of a great man, schoolmate, friend and SUPERSERVICE RACING partner.

Auto Racing dreams and goals from our childhood that became reality. Jason was an increadible talent, master fabricator, a true artist producing masterpiece racing cars. Without Jason SUPERSERVICE would never have existed. The time spent with Jason was always special. A great, great friend.

Janice Head (McQuarrie)

July 31, 2007

Dear Benham Family,

My twin brother (John) & I spent 8 wonderful years in the same classroom with Jason at St Theresa's. John went on to St Mary's with Jason, and I was fortunate to meet Jason again at the St Mary's High School reunion a couple of years ago. He was full of life, still had that familiar, warm smile and...what a sense of humor! It was entertaining hearing the "boys" reminisce about all the pranks they got away with back then. It was almost as if we had gone back in time…a simple life, but rich in memories.

I am grateful to have met Jason again, and know how proud of him you must be. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Rita Gordon (Nessi)

July 30, 2007

To the Benham family -- I attended elementary school at St. Theresa's with Jason. I remember him as funny and sweet. I was so sorry to learn of his passing, and extend sincere condolences to his family. My prayers are with you.

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