James Benjamin Obituary

James W. Benjamin of Colorado Springs passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2009. He was born in Bradford, Penn. on Dec.15,1928 to Vera and Marion Benjamin. James has lived in Colorado Springs with his family since 1964. James served in the Army for 21 years where he was awarded several medals, and certifications and retired at the rank of Sergeant First Class. He retired from Hewlett Packard in Colorado Springs after 22 years. James was an avid hunter and spent time with his sons and grandsons hunting in the Colorado Mountains. He enjoyed fishing and camping and loved to bowl. James is survived by three sons Robert Benjamin (Margaret), James Benjamin (Marianne), and Ian Benjamin (Denise), three daughters. Kelly Miller (Glenn), Shawn Lenehan (Steve) and Lori Benjamin, all of Colorado area. He is survived by 20 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by wife, Rose; grandson, Steven James and brother, Howard. Visitations will be at Dove Witt Thursday from 4-7 p.m. Services will be held at Vista Grande Baptist Church 5680 Stetson Hills Blvd. on Friday May 29th 2009 at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be at Fort Logan Cemetery Denver Colorado.