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Charles Benjamin (Ben) Humphrey
1928 - 2016
Charles Benjamin (Ben) Humphrey
1928 - 2016
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BORN
1928
DIED
2016
Charles Humphrey Obituary
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Melissa Walter
April 25, 2016
Dear Christine and Rose,
My dearest condolences for the passing of your father. I know you cared very much for him. I am sending good and loving vibes your way and a hope for a brighter tomorrow. Make sure to give hugs. Hugs aren't done enough in this day and age you know. Love you both dearly- Melissa
Ann DeLodder
April 25, 2016
Christine, our hearts go out to you and Rose, as I know this is such a heartbreaking time. Please know that I am always here for you both and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Sandra Walter
April 25, 2016
Dear Christine, Rose and family,
Our sincerest condolence to all of you.
Although no words can help your loss know our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I hope you find some comfort in the wonderful memories you've made and in knowing you provided your dad the most loving care. Your parents love is eternal and will stay with you. We love you. Sandra, Barry, Melissa and Sarah.
Jessica Bimmermann
April 21, 2016
Dearest Christine,
Michael and I send our sympathies, and although we cannot be there to support you in person please know we care very much about your well being and are there if you ever need a friend to talk to.
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Jessica Malloy
April 20, 2016
Thinking of you and your family during this very difficult time. Sending prayers to help heal your sad heart.
Jack Minnema
April 20, 2016
Dear Humphrey Family,
So sorry for your loss. I kept my boat on the lake right behind Ben's place in Haslett. I would always chat with Ben & Joyce when I saw them on their deck as I was coming and going to fish on the lake. This ritual went on for many years. He also always had the cat on the deck. I have many great memories of Ben and I am glad I got to meet him. He would always ask " How long have you been out on the lake" !
Steven Humphrey
April 19, 2016
Dear Carl,Charlie, Carin and Christine, I feel honored and blessed to have so many positive memories of your father. Your father and your mother always made me feel loved and special when I was little . As I grew older I enjoyed the simple conversations that we often shared . I know your father will be watching over you now throughout the rest of your life from above. May God now give your father eternal rest.
Chris Schimpke
April 18, 2016
I'm very sorry for the loss of your father, but praise God he is again with his sweet wife! I work at an engineering firm in Lansing, and Ben came in every week like clockwork because we were located in his territory. Even when he was unable to physically come in, he would check in via phone every week. He always spoke lovingly of Joyce and would always tell me when he had made the trip to go visit her grave.
In just the short amount of time I spent with him each week, I knew he was something special.
Sherry & Bill Jones
April 16, 2016
Dear Charlie and Family, Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Sherry & Bill Jones
Clark Trombley Randers Consulting Engineers
April 15, 2016
We at CTR are sorry for your loss. We always appreciated Ben's positive attitude and friendly demeanor when he called on us.
Suzy(Rudy) Temple Olson
April 14, 2016
Carl,i am so v sorry .You have my condolences and prayers
Nancy (Ward) Beattie
April 14, 2016
Carl, please accept my condolences on the recent loss of your father.
Grant Crane
April 14, 2016
Sorry to hear of Ben's passing. He was a wonderful person. I was one of Ben's sales reps at Duro Supply during the 1980's. He always treated everyone with great respect and extremely helpful to all of us. I don't recall ever seeing Ben upset or angry. He was always in a good mood. It was a pleasure to work for him. I bet he's helping St Peter with something at those "Pearly Gates". Grant & Barb Cranes
Stephanie Watson
April 14, 2016
My sincere condolences to the Humphrey family, I worked with Ben at Duro Supply Co. many years ago and have the best memories of Ben. Great guy loved his smile it made me smile.
Jolene Hay
April 14, 2016
Charlie and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. But what great memories I have of your folks & mine having fun on the trips to Mackinaw or out for fish on Friday nights. Remember our families coinciding trips to Florida our senior year?! Our parents had fun...we just wanted to get back to our respective social lives! God rest his soul. Peace to you. Fondly, Jolene
Richard Niedzwiecki
April 14, 2016
So sorry to hear of the passing of "Big Ben". He always had something funny to say or share. The whole Humphrey family made our neighborhood a fun place to live and grow up in. Ben will be sadly missed by all who knew him . RIP Ben
Carole Wojciechowski-Rich
April 13, 2016
To the Humphrey family, So very sorry to hear of Ben's passing..I worked with Ben at Euro Suply for 14 years, he sure kept life interesting, he was so hyper, but always upbeat and great to work for..Glad he is with his BRIDE once again he always as he talked so much about her..Prayers for all of you at this time!
April 13, 2016
Dear Carin and Cris,
I think of both of you so often. I'm so sad to know you lost your wonderful dad. Both he and your mom were such awesome people and will be missed by all who knew them.
Sincerely,
Lois Cataline
janice mich
April 13, 2016
Sincere sympathies to you Carl and your entire family in this time of loss
Theresa O'Bey
April 12, 2016
Christine,
My heart goes out to you during this difficult time. I am so sorry for the loss of your Father. Stay strong in your faith, let time heal you. Cherish the memories you have of both your Mom and Dad, they will never fade. Ben and Joyce have been reunited in eternal peace and will now once again work together as your guardian angels. Remember, our loved ones never go away, they are always by our side and will continue to guide and protect you under their wings.
I am here for you whenever you need me, with open arms and an open heart. You and your family will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
Richard Szczepanski
April 12, 2016
Ben was a classmate at Central High as well as Joyce . Both were beautiful people and a great couple. Sorry to learn both have passed on.
Bill Leslie
April 12, 2016
So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I lost my dad 19 years ago. It's something that eases in time but never goes away.
carolyn johnson
April 11, 2016
Carl, Charlie, Christine and Carin,
I am agreeing with Peggy Lee. Your Mom and Dad were so much fun to be with...always happy and having a good time with our neighborhood. We were so lucky to grow up on that block...great parties and good friends. Who doesn't remember Ben saying "wait awhile". We visited with him last November and at least once a month by phone. He will be missed as he was a special friend.
Love to Ben and Joyce, Carolyn Craves Johnson
Nancy Keeler
April 10, 2016
My thoughts and prayers to Christine, Carin, Charles, Carl, and the rest of your family. We had such a great neighborhood growing up. Looking back at pictures and videos of the old neighborhood gatherings, Ben was always happy and joking around. I will always remember that about him. Those were crazy parties our parents had...great parties, great times, great friends. I suspect many of those neighbors (my dad included), were there to greet Ben right along side your mom. There's a neighborhood bash going on in heaven. Hold tight to your memories...may they help you through this difficult time. God bless you all.
Peggy Lee Zink
April 10, 2016
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Humphrey. I laughed till my stomach hurt ever time I was lucky enough to be with Ben and Joyce. He will be missed by so many. I was glad to know him. Until the rest of your family meets up with you...."wait awhile "!!
Christine Humphrey
April 10, 2016
Lessons from My Father....
My Father, Charles Benjamin Humphrey was THE most influential person in my life along with my Mother, Joyce J. Humphrey in molding the human being that I am today. I am indebted to my Father for the opportunities, lessons, and belief that he had in me. The lessons he instilled within me will be cherished and walked each day for the rest of my life.
Lessons like--love fiercely, overachieve, excel in everything I participate in, respect and treat all people equally, be a leader and set a positive example, and live each day as a beginner open to learning and experiencing.
F=Faith
A=Acceptance
T=Trust
H=Hope
E=Empathy
R=Respect
These are the attributes my Father embodied. I will strive to emulate the example of the honorable life he lived for 88 years.
My Father thought I was the best in everything I chose to do in my life., unconditional regard.
My comfort comes from knowing that you're with the love of your life, my Mother Joyce for eternity in Heaven!
"I will miss you Daddy and love and honor your legacy all the days of my life!
Love your baby, Christine
SALUTE
Linda Lou Lamb
April 9, 2016
Ben was a wonderful man who I will always remember for the love he had for his family and friends. I feel blessed to have been able to call him my friend - but he was always more than that. I will always consider Ben and his loving wife Joyce part of my family. Christine, Carin, Charlie, Carl - my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rose O'Bey
April 9, 2016
Christine, Carin, Charlie, and Carl,
My heart goes out to you and the entire family during this very difficult time. I am honored to have had your Father in my life for the past 20 years and feel blessed to have formed such an amazing bond with my "buddy". I will cherish each and every moment shared and memory created. Charles Benjamin Humphrey will forever hold a place in my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you today and always. Rest in Peace buddy ....
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