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Ben Sims, 84

Ben Sims, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away May 31, 2017. Ben was born in Glenns Ferry, Idaho, May 6, 1933, to Jesse and Mabel Sims.

Ben came from a large family, he was second oldest of 11 children; Joy, Jack, Betty, Ron, Jerry, Bill, Marilyn, Sam, Mike and Patrick. He spent his early childhood in southern Idaho. His family moved to California where he spent his teenage and adult years.

After high school, Ben went into the Navy during the Korean Conflict. He married his wife, Louise, in September 1954. Ben and Louise had three children: Leta, Daniel and Diane. Ben worked many years for Procter & Gamble in Sacramento, Calif. He moved his family to North Idaho in 1972.

Ben worked in the logging industry for many years, worked hard all his life, and enjoyed many years of gardening, hunting and fishing with family and friends. Ben will be remembered for his strong work ethic, integrity and humor. Ben was known to give a helping hand to anyone, and was loved and appreciated by all who knew him. He was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather.

Ben was preceded in death by daughter Diane; son Daniel; his parents; sister Joy; and brothers Jack, Ronald, Jerry and Patrick.

Ben is survived by wife Louise; daughter Leta (Herb) Scott; daughter-in-law Karen Sims; four grandchildren, Melissa, Michael, Kari and Benjamin; and three great-grandchildren, Ashley, Adam and Rhonyn; and siblings Betty, Marilyn, Bill, Sam and Mike.

A memorial celebration of Ben’s life will be planned for a future date. Please share your thoughts and memories of Ben in his online memorial at www.belltowerfuneralhome.com.