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REICHERT, Benjamin Robert (Ben)

Ben was born October 13, 1977 (age 39) and passed suddenly in December 2016 in Kelowna, BC, where he was born and raised. He is survived by his parents Vic and Kathy Reichert, his sister Beck Howk, brother-in-law Michael, nephews Owen and Liam and niece Charlotte.  He is also survived and was loved by many aunts, uncles, cousins and his grandmother June Reichert.  Ben loved all animals, particularly cats and especially his own cat, Julian.  He loved spicy foods and grew his own hot peppers in his garden.  He had an amazing knack for working with his hands and could take apart anything and put it back together again.  Ben had a great love of nature, in particular one special cabin in the Okanagan where close family will scatter his ashes privately at a later date.  Ben had a form of Autism and had many struggles growing up and experienced much bullying and cruelty from others throughout his lifetime.  Despite this he had a wonderful sense of humor, was very kind, intelligent and generous with others.  His Mom always told him he was the bravest person she knew.  He would do anything for a friend.  We take comfort that his struggles are over and he can now be at peace.  If you would like to honor Ben’s memory, donations can be made to the BCSPCA, and please remember that “No Act of Kindness is Ever Wasted”.

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