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Eric Spanier Obituary
Fort Collins, CO
formerly of St. Cloud
July 12, 1976 - Dec. 19, 2014
Eric Benjamin "Ben" Spanier found his peace and salvation on December 19, 2014. Ben was born in Saint Cloud, Minnesota on July 12, 1976 to Eric and Margaret Spanier.A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday at Saint John XXIII Catholic Church,1220 University Ave.In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Northern Colorado AIDS Project (NCAP) where Ben volunteered in recent years, in care of Bohlender Funeral Chapel, 121 W. Olive, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524. Visit bohlenderfuneralchapel.com to view the full obituary and send condolences.
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Nancy Sanker
December 19, 2019
Ben or Ben-i-hana, as we called him, was a dream neighbor to his good friend, Serena in their childhood. He always had a smile on his face and a happy lilt in his voice. Missing him like it was yesterday....
Paulette & Tom Lanz
May 19, 2015
Eric & Margie,
I discovered this quite by accident and was heartbroken to think what it must have been like to deliver your son up to God's care at such a young age. I will forever remember him as Benjie from our St Cloud days. We pray you have found some measure of peace as time passes.
Love, Paulette & Tom
January 4, 2015
Margie, I hope my message was submitted. My heart is heavy for you and family…may you find peace. I have fond memories of you at EPIC. Elva Alden petring [email protected]
January 4, 2015
Dear Margie….I am a long ago friend whose heart is heavy for you in the loss of your Ben. Indeed he is at peace and may you and your family be as well. Elva Alden Petring (EPIC) [email protected]
Jan LGSV
January 2, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. Ben
had such a kind and gentle spirit. Loved his big smile. You are in my prayers.
January 1, 2015
I knew Ben as a customer at Starbucks. He was such a kind and lively man. I am so sorry for his families loss. Please know he will be missed by all of his Loveland market place baristas. He and his family will be in our hearts and prayers.
December 30, 2014
So sorry to hear about Ben. He was such a greAt son to you when you were at Good Sams. You are in my prayers. Robin
Mary Moore
December 29, 2014
I taught Ben in 2nd grade at Tavelli Elementary School. He was a great kid. Very creative and intelligent. His sense of humor and smile were contagious. He was always very special to me. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Nancy Sanker
December 29, 2014
Oh, my. Our hearts ache for "Benihana" and all his family and friends who are mourning his loss. We will always remember his sweet spirit & megawatt smile.
Jack & Linda Strommen
December 29, 2014
Spanier Family, sorry for the loss of Ben I am sure he will be missed by all.
Lin Spanier
December 27, 2014
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers to you all. Blessings and love, Lin (Linda) Spanier
Amy Hoy
December 25, 2014
We are so very sorry for your great loss. My mother always spoke so highly of Ben. You are all in our prayers. Love, Amy, Brad, Claire and Libby Hoy
December 25, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss. Love and prayers to your family from Darwin and ShirleyFrancis
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