Benjamin Ray Capehart was born on July 14, 1987 with his twin sister Rachel, to Daniel and Virginia Capehart in Miles City, Montana.
Ben spent much of his upbringing with his Papa Ronald and Grandma Frances.
From the time Ben was a small boy it was obvious he was unique. Ben had a love for history and amazed us all with his memory.
It was widely known that Papa was Bens’ best friend. Ben was a very loving uncle and enjoyed every minute spent with his nieces and nephews’. He had a heart of gold and loved his entire family very deeply, and loved with his entire heart.
Ben enjoyed classic movies, spending time with friends and family, having deep discussions, and sharing interesting facts. Ben was sometimes very quiet, often lost in his own little world, periodically speaking up just to share a random thought. The great memories of Ben will always be in our hearts. You will forever be missed.
Ben was preceded in death by his Papa Ronald Reisdorph and his grandfathers’ Martin Capehart and Bud Watson.
Ben is survived by his grandmothers, Frances Reisdorph, Zelda Capehart, and Grace Watson; his mother, Virginia Syring and father, Daniel Capehart; his twin sister, Rachel (Russell ) Passons and their three children Russell JR, Ariana and Annabelle; his sister Rebekah (Hank) Fraser and their four children Jordan, Hailey, Brayton, and Kason; his brother, Joseph Capehart and his son Ayden; his sister, Leah Loomis and her two children Emily and Alana; his sister, Tamala (Shawn) Oliver and their two children Tristan and Ann Marie. Ben is survived by many aunts, uncles, extended family and friends.
S. Elaine says
To the Capehart family,
I read with sadness of your loss. My deepest condolences to the family. During this difficult time many find it comforting to draw close to God in prayer. He is a comforter of all those who mourn. He will listen to your prayers and grant you peace. May you find solace in the Bible’s promise of a brighter future when our loved ones awake from their restful sleep to enjoy life in paradise – never having to say goodbye to us again. Psalms 37:11,29; Matthew 5:5; John 11:11, 21-26; Revelation 21:3,4. Many are finding solace in this promise. I pray that you will also. Loving thoughts and prayers are with you.
Vonnie Becker says
To all the family members of Ben Capehart:
Words are hard to find to express my sincere condolences to each of you at this most trying time. Yes, that is hard to believe, me, at a loss of words …
Sending my thoughts and prayers,
vonnie
Emily H. Loomis says
I was Ben’s oldest niece. I was shocked by the news. Uncle Ben was an awesome uncle. Though he could be rather stupid at times, he had a good heart. He will be missed by the entire family.
Zelda Capehart says
My heart is deeply saddened along with the rest of the family. I have fond memories of the 3 summers he and his siblings spent at our home and of our visit with him 7 years ago while his grandpa and I were visiting in Montana. He will be missed by all. My prayers are with all the family. May God wrap his comforting arms around everyone.
Grandma Capehart
Peggy Redman and Earl Mortensen says
To Ben’s family,
We are very sorry to learn of Ben’s passing. May you find comfort and strength in the love and support of family and friends. We pray that the many beautiful memories you have of him will give you a sense of peace in the days ahead. John 14:18 tells us, “I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.” You are, and will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
Janice Laib says
Ben’s Family, I am so sorry for your loss Ben was a great guy and we all enjoyed his humor. We would watch Jeopardy together and he could answer the questions faster then anyone. My heart aches for you and my many prayers go out to you and God Bless all of you. Ben will be missed
Barbara Geiger says
To Ben Capehart’s Family, I was shocked and saddened to learn of Ben’s passing. He was such a nice young man with a neat sense of humor and so polite. It was a pleasure to know him and he will be greatly missed. I pray that God will provide comfort to you all at this most difficult time.God Bless You.
Amanda Pinoteau (kopp) says
So saddened to hear about Ben’s passing. I have many memories of him and the rest of his family growing up. I take comfort in the fact that he will once again be reunited with his grandpa Ron. Prayers and love to all of his family.
Emily H. Loomis says
I just had a really good memory of Ben. I must have been seven or eight years old, and my mom left Ben to watch my sister, Alana, and I. Ben and I played old nintendo games almost the whole time. He told me, “I’ll take it easy on you,” And I kept beating him. I have no clue if he let me win, trying to be nice, or if I actually beat him, but after every round, he would mutter, “You’re your dad’s child alright,” and start another round.
Bickle's says
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the days ahead.
Pam Thuleen says
Ben was gifted at seeing the world from many different view points and quietly challenged others to do the same. He enjoyed doing the unexpected, espeically when the unexpected opened the eyes & hearts of those around him.
Thanks Ben for being an awesome friend to my son Riley and opening up his eyes to the unique gifts that life has to offer. He will treasure his memories of your time together forever! My thoughts & prayers are with your family and friends during this difficult time.
Joseph Capehart says
i miss you my dear brother not a day goes by I don’t think of you I love you so much please look after papa and grandpa Capehart save a spot for me bro one day we will be reunited
hailey says
Hi my names hailey I’m uncle wasn’t just my uncle he was my best friend he was my favorite uncle no offense Joe I still love u but his the one who help me learn the fishy face and I will never forget the time I was walking with him and picked up a chewed piece of gum off the grandma your forever in my heart
Jack, Gentlemen says
Oh Ben, your birthday is coming up in a few days, and i never stop thinking about you. everyday, maybe for a fleeting moment, maybe for a longer time as i relive the times we spent together. my old phone filled with your texts to me, i will never erase. my mind filled with the times we shared together i can never forget; fun, crazy, emotional. Your brother, how he made us laugh. just everything we went through together. There will never be anyone like you again. And i know its been almost 3 years for us, you leaving all of us a year ago. your brother now out of jail. I pray for him, I miss him too, scandelous as he was, he had the biggest heart of gold, and accepted us, and i will always love him and be indebted to him for that. but you were the only one i ever connected with! And there won’t ever be another! I miss you with all my heart. And this is my way of keeping you near, to talk to you, and visit your facebook.
God bless your sister Rachel and the kids, I loved them too. But you were the only one I ever had that once in a lifetime connection with. I love and miss you! Forever and Always!
keilia moore says
I’m so very sorry for your loss. I knew Ben and he was very special and dear to me. I always thought something was wrong with him just disappearing. Now that I know what happened I feel so very sorry for what happened to him
Joseph capehart says
My loving brother I miss you so much I can’t believe that you are gone I think about you all the time and wish I could have saved you and protected you like I always tried to do you always were there for me and never once turned me away I wish you could see all the kids now they are growing up so fast my sons yes I said sons Ayden is 8 now and looks just like me it’s scary beau capehart is the new baby boy he was born April 2016 he is my little butter ball I wish you could be here to show them the love you showed everyone I am also married now my wife is amazing and has been my sole angel that has helped me to grow into a better man I can’t help the sadness and emptiness that is in my heart you were the best brother anyone could ever ask for I have tried to fill your shoes and keep your spirit alive Rachel you and me we so close and always had each other’s backs I remember putting Rachel and you in the wagon and pulling you both all the way to grandmas to get you away from ray that was the one time I truly felt like I guided you in life you always tried to be like me and truth be told I was just no good and always wished I could be more like you people enjoyed having you around I wish that I would have been a better brother and man I have wasted so much time pretending to be someone that I am not and it’s said that you didn’t get to meet the better me I hope that I make you proud I am working every day to grow I will quit venting now I love and miss you sooo much we all do and one day I pray that we can once again embrace each other and talk about everything and anything on that note goodbye my beautiful baby brother may god and our family in heaven watch over you and enjoy each other’s company tell them all I love them and miss them too
Hailey lockie says
I was ben’s neice i loved my uncle ben with all my heart i barly got to see him but when i did he made it the best time,he was so fun to be around if when ur upset he could make u happy,he was the one who walked with me up to my papas casket it was so hard walking up to uncle ben’s ,i miss him every second of everyday i hope i see u in heaven ,i love u uncle ben