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MINUK, BENJAMIN LOUIS: Born in Kamsack, Sk April 29, 1949; died on July 23, 2013 in Penticton from complications of myelofibrosis. Ben was the son of Moe and Anne Minuk. After attending school in Kamsack, Ben continued his education at university in Saskatoon. He worked for Manitoba Hydro in northern Manitoba before moving to BC where he met the love of his life, Laurie Toftager. They married in December 1975 and lived in Vancouver where Ben developed his career in commercial real estate with Colliers and later with BC Buildings Corporation. He was well respected in all his business dealings because of his integrity and creativity. Ben enjoyed mentoring others and earned the nickname of Obi Wan. In 2002, Ben and Laurie moved to Penticton where Ben established his own business, Bridgemaker Consulting Ltd. In Penticton he eagerly became involved in all the Valleyview neighbourhood social events and enjoyed hosting an annual Christmas party. He was a hockey player, a golfer, a sailor, a traveler, a storyteller, and a proud member of the Skiers from Hell. He was a member of The Penticton Community Projects Society, the Okanagan College Community Advisory Board and the Penticton City Business Development Advisory Committee. His laugh was infectious and his straightforwardness refreshing. He is deeply loved by his wife Laurie, brother Don (Linda), sister Janet Wees (David), niece Jennifer, brother-in-law Terry Toftager (Marj), nieces, nephews, cousins and friends and will be profoundly missed. We will remember him for his compassion, sense of humour, wisdom and his love of life. Ben was a true mensch; a man of honour. A Celebration of Ben's Life will be held on Thursday, August 1 at 1:00 p.m. at the Okanagan College Centre of Excellence, 583 Duncan Ave. West, Penticton, B.C. Memorial donations to South Okanagan Similkameen Hospital Foundation, Okanagan College Foundation or MPD Foundation are encouraged in lieu of flowers. Condolences may be shared by visiting www.everdenrust.com


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