Noel and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Ben was light on high beam and I will alway remember my time wrestling Ben in the practice room. He was like a fish that I could never hold on to. Wrestling with Ben taught me alot and I am in debted to him for my State Championship. I am sorry I never told him that. He is a loss to the world.
Be at peace and "live life with passion."
Glen Zenor
August 22, 2013
To Bens children and Noel and Dorcas.Everyone that had been touched by Bens smile, his love for each of you and his friendship share in regret of his passing.The Angels are rejoycing that he is now with them. I had worked with Ben for almost 30 years and in all that time it was so apparent how much family meant to him. His corkboard at his desk was filled with family photos. He was so proud of each one of you. My family was so blessed to have a friend such as Ben. We will miss him. Larry Kennedy and family.
Larry Kennedy
August 17, 2013
Ben and I were very good friends in Jr. High and High School. I remember Ben always with a big smile on his face and he lit up the room when he walked in. He was always there for his friends.
My heart goes out to the family and his friends.
I'll always remember and treasure him in my heart.
Eric
Eric Wittig
August 14, 2013
To Senior Ben and Mrs. Ben Lindo,
Hearing about the loss of Ben was such a surprise and sadness. So many years ago my family had the privilege of enjoying young Ben and all your children while we were members of Bethel AME.
With sadness my family mourns with you.
Raydell Brooks and Family
August 13, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Linda family.
Colleen and Jim Rohling
August 13, 2013
My sympathizes go out to the Dorcas Lindo Sather family. I am deeply saddened to hear of your brothers passing. Carry on his memories.
Becky Coffin
August 12, 2013
To the Lindo family-Your father was a great guy! I went to high school with him and when ever I saw him he would always say HI with that hugh smile. Ben will be missed and I am so sorry for your loss. His great attitude will not be forgotten.
Jan Weik Drahozal
August 10, 2013
When a tiny baby is born, it leaves the only world it knows. This would seem a kind of death. But immediately after birth the child finds itself in loving arms, showered with affection and cared for at every moment.
Passing through our mortal death is really a birth into a new and better existence. Those who are left behind should not grieve as if there were no hope.
Life has changed, not taken away.
God Bless Ben and his families.
Bill Strilich
August 9, 2013
To hear of Ben's illness and subsequent passing was a shock. I haven't worked at DAEC long but have met and talked to him several times. He was a great guy and will be truely missed at work. Please accept my condolences. I will not be able to attend the funeral,but would like his family to know how sorry I am.
Kurt Aarhus
August 9, 2013
To Noel, Deanna and all Ben's family:
I am so sorry for your loss, but so glad for Ben's ultimate gain. I have so many great memories of him as a wrestler at Kennedy, but even more, of him as a friend when we went to church together at 1st Assembly. We had so many great times, and Ben truly was 'gentle Ben'; a great example of confidence with humility and kindness to everyone. The memories of church, camps, parties, the choir trip to Kansas City, and most of all his smile, laugh and warmth live with me always. Truly a great guy. God bless you all, you're in my prayers.
Lorri INSERT INTO guestbook VALUES (Teufel) Barnes
August 9, 2013
Noel and family,
We are so sorry for your loss.
Ben will be greatly missed by everyone that knows him!!!
Our Prayers and thoughts are with you.
Tom and Shirley Rowan
August 9, 2013
Dear Lindo family,
We are so saddened by Bens passing and know that this will be a difficult time for all & want you to know that our thoughts and many prayers are with you.
We feel your loss too. We enjoyed Bens visits to our office and admired his easy going attitude and his bright smile. One of the nicest we will ever know. We will miss him, let us know if there is anything we can do for you.
Penny Davis
August 9, 2013
My condolences to all of Ben's family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God be with all you in this very difficult time. I hope you find comfort in knowing Ben is now in a place of light and love.
Bernita
Bernita Fetzer
August 9, 2013
Family and friends -
I did not know Ben, sure
wish that I had. This world needs many more Bens. God Bless to all.
Rich Ott
August 9, 2013
My deepest sympathies to Ben's family. He was a very kind and gentle soul, with a huge smile! He touched everyone around him with his warmth and humor. He will be missed by everyone that knew him.
Tony Browning
August 9, 2013
To the Lindo family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one, Ben. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Susan Mochal
August 9, 2013
Ben was my birthday brother. We got to know each other as co workers then later I became a co worker with his mother Betty. I truly miss both Ben and Betty. I am so sorry for the lose to the Lindo family. May God bless you and know Ben and Betty are together in heaven.
Jennifer Miell
August 9, 2013
My condolences to Tasha, Fahlin, Ashley, Zach, Taylor, Jesse, Mackenzie, their extended families, and the rest of Ben's family. I will have many great memories of Ben and the kind man he was. I am so sorry for your loss.
Adam Mochal
August 9, 2013
Dorcas - I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Ben. You and the entire Lindo family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Scott Reed
August 8, 2013
To all the Lindo Family Please accept my sincere condolences on the death of Ben. When I met him he was a very nice man. So sorry for your loss.
Mary DeShaw
August 8, 2013
Dear Lindo Family,
Our deepest condolences on the loss of such a great man and friend. Ben will always be remembered as a special friend. He stood with us at our wedding as our groomsman and his departure from this earth leaves a significant hole in our lives. See you on the other side Ben! Praying peace for the entire family.
Mark and Kathy Overton
August 8, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. Ben was a wonderful man and will be missed every much. It will forever change your lives. Remember never give up and God has a plan. Enjoy today because you never know what can happen tomorrow.
Prayers for all
Cindy Kriegermeier
August 8, 2013
Our sympathy to Ben's family. So very young. Thinking of you, Noel, also. A difficult time for all who loved Ben.
Jim and Sharon Burrack
August 8, 2013
Dorcas and family, I am sorry for your loss.
Dan LeGrand
August 8, 2013
My condolences to the Lindo family. Ben was a sweet, happy person and I enjoyed working with him at DAEC.
Laura Scholl
August 8, 2013
I am grieving with the family and all the Lindo clan. I wish I could be there in Iowa with you all in this time of sorrow.
I remember when we were kids, our Pastor INSERT INTO guestbook VALUES ( Pastor de Pano) would carry Kuya Junior and put him on his lap so all the children could hear him sing "Giliw" INSERT INTO guestbook VALUES (a Filipino love song which means Beloved). He had a beautiful voice. The funny thing was, when he sang he would sing it with so much emotion and with tears as if he had experienced what it was like to be in love at about age 8 or 9.
Before his heart attack, he wrote to me that he would visit me whenever he would come to see Zach in LA. I'm sad it didn't happen.
May God comfort Kuya Junior's family and all the Lindo clan with Christ's love.
Vangie INSERT INTO guestbook VALUES (Lina) Lindo- Santos
August 8, 2013
My heart goes out to Deanna and the rest of the family, including my niece Sarah Smith.
Daryle Tholl
August 8, 2013
Noel and family,
We are so sorry for your loss.
I remember when both Ben and Noel started school at Adams Elementary in Cedar Rapids. They were both very nice young men.
Ben will be greatly missed by everyone that knows him!!!
Our Prayers and thoughts are with you.
Nina and Mike Kaegbein
August 8, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with Ben's whole family. Ben you will be missed.
I went to High School with Ben and he was the best.
When seeing him here or there through out our lives and class reunions he would show pictures of his kids and smile. Speaking of his smile it was always there smiling away.He was the one who got me on Facebook and then talked me into putting pictures on it. This earth will miss Ben but I know he will be in Heaven watching over all of you and smiling.
He did make a difference here on Earth if only we had more people like Ben
Julie Brogan Berckes
August 8, 2013
Dear Tasha and Family-
While I did not know your father, I do understand how difficult losing a loved one can be. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
My deepest condolences-
Natalie Zaehringer
Natalie Zaehringer
August 8, 2013
Zach, Taylor and family, I send you my deepest condolences. Ben thankyou for your kindness and patience. Thankyou for including me in many of your family vacations INSERT INTO guestbook VALUES (some of the best times I can remember). Thankyou especially for showing me what family truely means. Thankyou for always making me feel welcome in your home. Gone much too soon, you will be dearly missed but never forgotten. We all know you've moved on to a better place and will be watching over your family and loved ones. Again all my love and prayers to Ben and the Lindo family.
Sarah Fischer
August 8, 2013
Dear Tasha and siblings, Noel and Dorcas and families,
We are so sorry to be connecting with you guys at this time when your families have grief to bear. Departures just like arrivals has its own timing, too. But this kind is something different, it's sweet yet emotional. It's sentimental yet assuring! He's finally home, kuya JR has arrived at the pearly gates! There's nothing better than what God has in store for him than to be in that palatial residence with his Maker! Peace and rest is what awaits kuya JR! It's God and not death who took him away from the family so he could be where he needs to be.
"Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and your staff, they comfort me." Psalm 23:4
Our deepest sympathy,
Ernie and Leah Lindo-Bartolome and family
Ernie Bartolome
August 8, 2013
My condolences to the family. Ben was a wonderful person and I loved working with him. Always there with a smile and laugh. Find peace in knowing that he was a man with nothing but friends and never an enemy. Ben my friend, may you rest in peace.
Rob Spading
August 8, 2013
I am terribly sorry about the loss of Ben Jr. Please take care and contact me if you need anything.Sincerely,Tim Hotz
Timotuy A. Hotz
August 7, 2013
My condolences to all Ben's family and friends.
I remember Ben's first day of school in Cedar Rapids at Adam's Elementary. The teacher put him at a desk next to me, on my right, and asked me to help him adjust to our classroom routine. I still remember how happy and honored I felt, and my warm feelings toward him stem from that time. Unfortunately, we never had any classes together after that year.
At our 25th high school reunion, I had the pleasure of talking with Ben again, for the first time since elementary school. He made a point of saying hello to me and asking how I was doing. I was genuinely surprised that he even remembered me, and I told him so. He looked at me with a shocked expression, and said, "Jean, how could I forget you? You were my very first friend after I moved here!" He did remember! That made me feel very good and added an extra dimension to my enjoyment as he showed off pictures of his family. I don't need any other proof to know that Ben made the world a better place!
Jean Higham-Sergeant
August 7, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Terri & Glenn Flaten
Terri Flaten
August 7, 2013
You could ask for a nicer guy or one who loved his kids any more than Ben. Thanks to Tim and Ninon for giving me the opportunity to get to know Ben better as adults over the past few years. He will be missed by many but is probably already off to new adventures in heaven. Party on, Ben. Hugs, Denise.
Denise Hogg
August 7, 2013
Ashley and Family,
My condolences go out to you and your family. Anytime I think of Ben I can remember him graciously greeting my family and me with hugs and of course a warm smile. He was a wonderful person and will be missed.
You and your family are in my thoughts.
Samantha Sperry
August 7, 2013
Tasha and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I still can't believe it. I saw the most beautiful sunset last night and was reminded of Ben. I then began thinking of all the fun times we had as kids. Ben was always a jokester and we always had a blast hanging out at the Lindo house!
I can remember Ben singing karaoke in the living room INSERT INTO guestbook VALUES (Michael Jackson was always a favorite!) I laugh out loud thinking of that! I can still hear the specific tone in Ben's voice saying "Tasha" if he thought we were "up to something"
Rest in Peace Ben and may the entire Lindo family find comfort and peace during this sorrowful time.
Kelly Henrich
August 7, 2013
We will all miss Ben...
Family is always the first thing that comes to mind when I think of Ben. You will be missed very much.
Paul Pâté
August 7, 2013