11/15/2023
February 03, 1944 - October 23, 2023
Bennett Vernon Felt passed away unexpectedly October 23, 2023, in Marysville, California. He was 79 years old.
Ben was born February 3, 1944, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Vernon and Maxine Felt. He spent his youth in Nodaway, Iowa, and later in Colton, California.
Graduating from Colton Union High, Colton, CA, in 1962 and Cal Poly, Pomona, CA, in 1968, with a Bachelor of Science degree in animal science. Drafted into the Army in 1969, Ben was assigned to the Veterinary Corps, honorably discharged in 1971, as a Specialist E5. In the early 2000s, Ben made his forever home in Colusa, CA, where he became a proud member of the community.
Ben is survived by his son, Wade Felt; daughter, Jannah Bird; granddog, London Lou; grandcat, Ellie Beans; cousin, Bill (Diane) Mcclelland and family; cousin, Greg (Merilyn) Mcclelland and family; extended family, Peggy Stewart, Kathy Stewart, Jesse (Genoa) and Aiden Stewart, and Richard Stewart; numerous friends and colleagues.
Remember Me by Margaret Mead.
To the living, I am gone, To the sorrowful, I will never return, To the angry, I was cheated, But to the happy, I am at peace, And to the faithful, I have never left. I cannot speak, but I can listen. I cannot be seen, but I can be heard. So as you stand upon a shore gazing at a beautiful sea, As you look upon a flower and admire its simplicity, Remember me. Remember me in your heart: Your thoughts, and your memories, Of the times we loved, The times we cried, The times we fought, The times we laughed. For if you always think of me, I will never have gone.
The family would like to thank Adventist Health and Rideout Regional Medical Center and Lakeside Colonial Chapel for their care and compassion.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Ben's name to: Colusa Rotary Club, PO Box 205, Colusa, CA 95932.
Published by Appeal Democrat from Nov. 8 to Nov. 10, 2023.
