Bennie Mel Dushane

Bennie Mel Dushane obituary, Ridgecrest, CA

Bennie Mel Dushane

Bennie Dushane Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Holland & Lyons Mortuary on Mar. 25, 2025.

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"One Good Lookin S.O.B.!"
Ben was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Ludell, his Brother Gene, his Sisters Brenda and Joy, his Grandson Brett, and the love of his life, Louise. A U. S. Navy Veteran, Retired Federal Firefighter, devoted Husband and Father, aka Dew, Dad, Papa, Old Papa, and Hero.
Ben raised his children, Darrell, Chris and Angi to work hard, have pride in themselves, our families and our country. He truly loved those he leaves behind, Darrell (Jennifer and Elliott), Chris (Becky, Nevin, Gavin and Charlotte) and Angi (Jimmy, Talon, Irene, Sawyer and Aurora; Maisy, Erick and Cruz). He was incredibly proud of all his children and dearly loved them, as well as his Grandchildren, Nevin, Talon, Maisy, Brett and Elliott as well as his Great Grandchildren Gavin, Charlotte, Sawyer, Aurora and Cruz.
Thank you Dad, for just being you.
We love you.
Fair Winds and Following Seas you Old Salt!

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