Woodrow “Buck” Benjamin, passed away at his home with family by his side on June 9, 2008, he was 90 years of age.

Graveside Rites with Military Honors will be performed at Willamette National Cemetery at a later date in the near future. Buck and his wife, Dorothy who passed away this last year will be placed in the Mausoleum together.

Buck was born April 9, 1918 at Adrian, North Dakota to Wesley and Louise (Tibeau) Benjamin. He graduated from High School in Gardner, North Dakota and moved to Oregon in 1939.

In October of 1941 Buck joined the United States Air Force and was stationed in Florida for 3 years as a flight mechanic. After his service he moved to The Dalles, Oregon where he purchased Dodson Body & Paint and Kennally Glass which he owned and operated for over 30 years.

On August 3, 1941 he married Dorothy Ann Re in The Dalles, Oregon. They moved to Hood River in 1970 where they both enjoyed their home, family and golf. He golfed as much as he could 3 to 4 days a week before his health failed. Buck was active in the Elk’s Lodge and the Moose Lodge. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and working around the house.

Buck is survived by his; daughter, Sally (& Noel) Neal of Hood River, Oregon; two grandchildren, James Neal of John Day, Oregon and Michelle Neal of Vale, Oregon; four great grandchildren, Fitzpatrick Kennedy, Savanna Kennedy, Garth Neal and Kailey Neal; and sisters, Marge Larson of Vancouver, Washington and Bernette Kerle of Idaho. He was preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters, his parents and wife.

Memorials are suggested to be sent to either Heart of Hospice or to the Odell First Baptist Church and sent care of Anderson’s.

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center (Funerals • Receptions • Cremations) 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, OR 97031. Please visit our website to view and print the obituary and also sign the guest book for family.