Ben Mildenhall Benjamin "Ben" Ray Mildenhall passed away suddenly, 5/4/05 in Arvada, CO while playing "hoops" with friends. He was born 7/30/1963 to Rae and Glen Mildenhall in Provo, UT. Ben grew up in Provo, UT as little brother to Tom, Joe, Kurt, Scott, and Guy and big brother to Sarah. He achieved his Eagle Scout while fostering his love of outdoor activities. Ben served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Japan, Tokyo North. A lesson he learned on his missions and continued throughout his life was the joy of sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. Soon after his return, he met his sweetheart Sheryl Lynn Smith and they married in the Provo, UT Temple. Together they grew a loving family of five children Charlene, Randy, Sydney, Erica, and Miquel while Ben completed his undergraduate degree at Utah State University. Ben loved his family, neighbors and friends and especially the youth. Ben is known by his family and friends for his big heart, willingness to have adventures, and making people laugh. Their home is always filled with teens and laughter. Ben is survived by his wife, his five children; his parents and siblings. Viewing 5/8/05 from 5 - 7 PM at Horan & McConaty 9998 Grant Street, Thornton, CO. Funeral 5/9/05 at 11 AM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 12995 W. 72nd Ave Arvada, CO. Interment following at Golden Cemetery.
Timpview High School
Class Of 1981
Brad Kirk
What a great sense of humor. Thanks for your friendship.
Brad Kirk
Jeaneen Christensen (Bingham)
Benjamin Ray Mildenhall, born July 30, 1963 passed away suddenly on May 4, 2005 in Arvada, CO while playing "hoops" with friends. Ben served an honorable mission in Japan Tokyo North. A lesson he learned on his mission and continued through-out his life was the joy of sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. Ben is known by his family and friends for his big heart, willingness to have adventures, and making people laugh.
Ben married Sheryl Lynn Smith in the Provo, UT Temple. Together they grew a loving family of five children Charlene, Randy, Sydney, Erica, and Miquel.
Funeral is scheduled on Monday, may 9th at 11 a.m. at the LDS Church 12995 W. 72nd Ave Arvada, CO. Interment, Golden Cemetery.
Joslyn Petersen (Renshaw)
I've known Ben since first grade. He was a always this little guy. He was always nice too. Then many years later during a sewing project, I connected with his wife to help me sew. Not knowing who she was at the time, I was surprised when Ben showed up at my house to pick it up. Small World! Out of the car walked a tall Ben-still with curly hair-still nice. And he remembered me!
I piped up, "Wow Ben, you grew!" He laughed and explained that he grew on his mission. He talked about his wife and kids. He was warm, personable and sincere.
Kip Rasmussen
Ben was one of my best friends early in my life. The comment about his big heart sums it up for me. What a good guy, always upbeat and positive; always willing to help.
I got together with him every so often after high school, and he had never changed that good, solid personality. I miss him.