Benjamin Clifford Klein's Obituary
Benjamin Clifford Klein passed from this world to the next at the age of 42 on Feb 7th, 2019. Ben was preceded in death by his brother Boady. Ben is survived by his Mother Debbie, Father Michael, Sisters Kelly, Jackie, and Jessie, Brothers Michael and Eddie, step brothers, Brian and Jim, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews as well as many friends and most especially the love of his life Naomi and his beloved dog Andy.
Ben was born May 23rd, 1976 in Longview, Wa. He spent part of his childhood in the Salem area but became a lifelong resident of St. Helens, Or. Ben graduated from St. Helens High in 1995. Ben was a talented chef and spent most of his career at Dockside Steak and Pasta where he fattened up an entire town and is likely the reason you struggle to bend over to tie your shoes.
Ben was an artist as well, an avid Star Wars fan and of comic books in general. He was a soft spoken, gentle soul, with a heart greater than words can describe.
Services for Ben will be held Saturday February 16th, 1:00 at Meriwether Place in St. Helens, Or. followed by a reception for friends and family.
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