Ben was born in Hilo, Hawaii, and later moved to Honolulu where he graduated from Ben Parker High School. He attended the University of Hawaii, where he was in the ROTC and was a member of the Tu Chiang Sheh fraternity.
He entered the USAF as a 1st Lt. and retired at the rank of Lt. Colonel. With a family of 5 children in tow, he had various assignments including Travis AFB in California and Yokota AFB in Japan. Ben was a long-time and active Mason, Shriner, and fraternity brother. He was an expert golfer who loved to play volleyball, chess, poker, cribbage, and putting together jigsaw puzzles.
After over 50 happy years of marriage, he lost his beloved wife Muriel in 2004. He is survived by sons Derrick (Juliette) and Jeffrey (Lillian) Ho, daughters Melanie Kelly, Lynette (Terry) Young, and Jeanette Ho, as well as his precious grandchildren Tina (Alex) Galang, Jacalyn Ho, Nathan Ho, Erin Kelly, and Shaun Kelly. He is also survived by his long-time, dear companion Janice Itsuno and devoted caregiver, Marilyn Vallejos Cruz.
Throughout his lifetime he had the gift of bringing smiles to everyone in the room and he left a lasting impression on those that knew him. He is loved and will be greatly missed.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.BorthwickOahu.com for the Ho family.
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