Arthur H. Benjamin, Jr. (Art) was born on August 7, 1930 in Stockton, CA to parents Ida (Billie) and Arthur H. Benjamin, Sr. Art passed away on July 14, 2018 at age 87, surrounded by family in his home.
Art spent his formative years in Stockton with his siblings, Clarence, Marilyn Geary, and Pam Roderick. Art began selling Howard’s Racing Cams as a hobby around 16 years old and enlisted in the National Guard at age 18. Five years later, Art met the love of his life, Joan. On August 22, 1954, they were married. At age 26, Art was honorably discharged from the military and began a career in sales. That same year, Art and Joan were blessed with their first child, Barbara. Another blessing came the very next year with the birth of their daughter, Susan. After seven years, Art and Joan were blessed with their son, Eric.
In 1969, Art founded and opened PSI Equipment Sales, Inc. He was not alone, with the help of his wife, Joan, and various employee’s, Art was able to grow his company based on values of product knowledge, honesty, and the infamous handshake. In 2003, Art entrusted the growth and success of PSI Equipment Sales, Inc. to his daughter, Susan Regier, and his wonderful crew, Alan Amaral, Reba Howard, and Mark Patrick.
By 1989, Art and Joan were blessed with five grandchildren, Susan’s two children Nikol and Justin Regier. Along with Barbara’s three children, Brooke Enos, Jayson Asher, and Cody Asher.
Sadly in 1999, Art and Joan suffered the loss of their daughter, Barbara. Art and Joan took it upon themselves to raise Brooke, Jayson, and Cody as their own.
Nearly six years later, they suffered another tragic loss of their son, Eric.
With these losses, also came eight great-grandchildren, Nikol’s children, Taylor, Michael, and Shaw; Brooke's children Aubrey and Paige Willis; and Jayson’s children Loki, Hannah, and Liam. Art and Joan have also welcomed into their family Justin’s fiancé, Nikki Fisher, Jayson’s wife Megan Asher, and Brooke’s husband, John Enos.
In addition to being a business owner, loving husband, father, and grandfather, Art had
many hobbies. He loved to fish and hunt. He had a great appreciation for cars and was apart of
the Model A club. Art also belonged to the In liners club, Optimist club, and was a lifetime
member of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. He also loved to be involved with his church,
Trinity Presbyterian.
Art has touched countless lives and was loved by many. He will be greatly missed, but his memory will live on through everyone that knew him.
A Graveside Service will be held Tuesday, July 31st at Clovis Cemetery at 10 a.m. (305 N. Villa Ave., Clovis, CA 93612) followed by a Celebration of Life at Trinity Presbyterian Church at 11 a.m. (12168 N Willow Ave, Clovis, CA 93619). All are welcome.
Contributions in Arthur's memory may be made to Trinity Community Pres. Church, 12168 N. Willow, Clovis, California 93619.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.boicefuneralhome.com for the Benjamin family.
