In Memory of Ben Vander Weide
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All funds donated will be used to support Miles through this difficult transition. The collection of funds is on behalf of Miles. Should you have questions, please contact Matthew Vander Weide.
Benjamin “Ben” Lee Vander Weide passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at the age of 47. He was doing one of the things he loved; riding his motorcycle.
Ben’s biggest passion in his life was his son Miles. Ben was the most fun-loving and carefree person you could ever meet, and he was very accomplished, but his most proud accomplishment was always Miles. Ben loved baseball, and he loved sharing that passion with his son. Ben volunteered to coach many of Miles’ sports teams throughout the years, even when they asked him not to. He had such a giving heart, and he gave everything he had to Miles. Being a father was always his most proud and important role.
Ben is lovingly remembered by his son, Miles, Sioux Falls, SD; parents, Larry and Deb Vander Weide of Sioux Center, IA; significant other, Jen (Sandvig) Pfeiffer, Sioux Falls, SD; sister, Sherri (Jerry) Wolfswinkel, Carmel, IA; brother, Dan (Corrina) Vander Weide, Orange City, IA; brother, Doug (Heather) Vander Weide, Savage, MN; sister Sheila (Blair) Harp, Alton, IA; sister, Amy Baum, Albany, NY; brother, Lee (Matthew) Vander Weide, Sioux Falls, SD; grandmother, Millie Vander Weide, Sioux Center, IA, numerous nieces and nephews, uncles, aunts, cousins, and more friends than you can possibly imagine.
Ben was preceded in death by grandfather, Bob Schouten; grandfather, William Vander Weide; grandmother, Jean Hopper; and uncle, Dave Schouten.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the GoFundMe in memory of Ben. Again, funds will be used to directly support Miles during this difficult transition.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 10 am, Friday, August 4, 2023 at Embrace Church, 2800 E 57th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57108.
Organizer
Matthew Vander Weide
Organizer
Sioux Falls, SD