Ben is survived by his wife Elizabeth Joan, his children, Benjamin (Mary), Julia (Donald), Elizabeth Becky (Todd), Alexander (Jennifer), and his grandchildren, Ellen, Avery, Ellis, Kelly, Nolan, Kate and Isla. Ben leaves behind many nieces and nephews and extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary (née Hendrie) and Benjamin Chambers, and his sisters, Helen (Jerry), Peggy (James) and Winnie.
Ben was first and foremost a family man of great Catholic faith. His love for family and God was powerful and unwavering. He attended St. Theresa High School in Detroit, where he was an impressive athlete, playing baseball and receiving the All-City, All-State award for football while coached by his mentor, George Dufour. He later played football at Michigan State University under celebrated coach, Duffy Daugherty. Afterward, Ben became a proud member of the IBEW Local 58 for 60 years, first as an electrician, and soon after as a Business Agent until his retirement in 1997. Ben loved the outdoors, choosing to fish, golf and spend time with his family at the Chambers cottage in northern Michigan. He was a trivia buff, and was virtually impossible to stump. He had a big laugh and an even bigger heart. When Ben walked into a room, it was like the sun came out. His comic timing was legendary, and he could make your guts ache from laughing. Ben was loved by many and will be missed by all.
Memorial Mass for Ben will be held Saturday, May 25, 2019 at 11:00am (Gathering 10:00am) at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 9086 Hutchins Road, White Lake.
Those wishing to make a memorial contribution are asked to donate to The American Cancer Society.
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