It is with a heavy Heart and great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather; Brother, Uncle and Friend. He had a three day battle with a bowel instruction.
Ben Walter was born on May 1, 1941 to Elias and Susie Walter at the King Ranch Colony. He moved to Surprise Creek Colony near Stanford in 1963. Where he lived till 2006 and then moved to Prairie Elk Colony near Wolf Point, MT till his passing.
Ben was a man of the land and loved his animals. At Surprise Creek he was “night man” at sheep for many years, “the man with a lonely vigil”. He was a sheep sheerer and taught many a young man the trade. He also helped with the seeding and harvest, regaling us with his unending stories of open cab sprayers, and open cab combines, and stacking bales in the moonlight. He loved watching the crops grow, always keeping a keen eye on the weeds. Hard work was his pride and joy.
In May 1972 he married his beloved wife Rachel Waldner. They spent 47 years together and had two daughters and two babies who died in infancy.
Moving to Prairie Elk was hard for Dad – he left many loving friends and memories behind, but God is Faithful and helps us in all our trials and sooner than he thought he had new friends and loved living at Prairie Elk.
In his last years he found much joy in reading and singing and going for a ride in the evening with Mom. He loved to go to Canada to visit family and friends and he especially loved his stays at White Lake with his grandchildren. We will miss Dad dearly and treasure the many memories we have of him.
Ben leaves behind to mourn his beloved wife Rachel, his beloved daughter Diane and Son-in-Law Toby Walter; three grandsons: Caleb, Ryan, and Tristan, two grand-daughters: Rachel and Haley and his beloved Rose.
Also his sister Mary Walter and brothers: Darius(Annie), Paul(Rachel), Joe(Annie) and David(Susanna) and many nieces and nephews.
Ben was preceded in death by his parents Elias and Susie, brothers Eli(Ann)and Leonard and by his sister Rachel. A baby son Eli Phillip and a baby daughter Lois Marie.
Service Schedule
Services are pending at this time or no services will be held. If available, please see obituary for more information.
Service Schedule
Services are pending at this time or no services will be held. If available, please see obituary for more information.
Donna Mann says
My deepest condolences to the Family and Friends of Ben. I know he always wanted to go back to Stanford to live and it was hard for him to adjust, but with time he made new friends. He was quite a character and being without a vehicle at times made him make some crazy choices—-tractor, fire truck, golf cart and wheel chair. He was going to town no matter what. He will be missed by many and I hope the Family will cherish their memories of Ben at this sad time. R.I.P. Ben
Larry and Earlene Dempsey says
Larry and Earlene Dempsey
Our deepest sympathy to Ben’s family. We will miss seeing the golf cart come into the yard and his many visits. May the many wonderful memories you have help make his loss easier in time.
3)With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his people. And God himself will be with them. 4) And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”
Rev 21:3,4
Mary Dillon says
My sincerest sympathy to all the family You will be in my prayers – May You find comfort knowing we will see our loved ones again. Mary Dillon
Jackie Becker says
May God comfort you and hold you in the palm of His hands during this difficult time. I have a horn pen holder Ben gave me on my desk and will always remember him fondly.