Ben Hemstreet

of Bremerton

Aug. 13, 1937

to July 3, 2011

Ben G. Hemstreet "Bennie" of Bremerton passed away on July 3rd 2011.

Ben was born August 13th 1937 in San Luis Obispo, California to Ben H. Hemstreet & Orpha Ann. Ben graduated 1955 from San Luis Obispo High. Ben retired from Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in May of 1993 as a Supervisor in Shop 02 inside cranes.

Ben moved to Bremerton in 1957 and on September 14th of that same year he married Nancy, his wife of 53 years.

He was member of NARFE. He loved to hunt, fish, fly model airplanes and read. In his early years he did a lot of scuba diving and water skiing. He loved the water and the mountains.

He is survived by his wife Nancy; son Dan, wife Annette. Daughter Julie Ann, husband Tom. He had 5 grandchildren: Shane, Benjamin, Tiffany, Josh and Rachel and 4 great-grandchildren, Danica, Hunter, Conner and Colton. He was preceded in death by his parents.

The family would like to thank Stella Gilbert for her tender loving care and compassion in the care of Ben in her home.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Humane Society or First Baptist Church, 14th and Ohio, Bremerton. In lieu of services, please love one another.

Arrangements under the direction of Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home, Bremerton, WA.