Benjamin L. Bond
April 04, 1918 - August 03, 2004
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Benjamin L. Bond
April 04, 1918 - August 03, 2004
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BOND, Benjamin L.
Born April 4, 1918 in Delta, Colorado. Passed away August 3, 2004 in Anaheim, CA. Married for 59 years to the love of his life and high school sweetheart, Irene, who preceded him in death. Loving father to Bill and Ginger Bond of Palmdale; Janice and Carlos Saenz of Laguna Hills; and Karen and Jim Flanagan of Laguna Hills. Also survived by sister Irma Taylor, 98; grandchildren Tim Bond, Chris Bond West, Andrea Saenz, Jeff Saenz, Kathy Flanagan and Brian Flanagan; and 3 great-grandchildren.
Ben served in the medical corps of the US Army during WWII and landed on Utah Beach on D-Day. He was awarded the Purple Heart while proudly serving his country.
Ben worked as a tool and die maker. He loved painting, wood carving, building model ships, reading, making jewelry, fishing and camping. Almost everyone that Ben came in contact with was touched by his kind spirit and devotion to friends and family. He was a cowboy at heart, a soldier, a tool and die maker by occupation and a loving and kind husband, father, grandfather, and friend by character.
Memorial services will be held at Laguna Country United Methodist Church, 24442 Moulton Parkway, Laguna Hills, on Saturday, August 7, 2004 at 1:00pm.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Heart Association or the Veteran’s of Foreign Wars.
O?Connor Laguna Hills Mortuary Directors, 25301 Alicia Pkwy, Laguna Hills, CA 92653, 949 581-4300 www.oconnormortuary.com.
11 responses to Benjamin L. Bond
Jeffrey Saenz says:
August 6, 2004
As some of you may know, Grandpa had a couple of tattoos on his arms. What few may know is that when getting his first one at the age of 15, he actually had his heart set on something besides the rose he ended up with… it was an Eagle that would span his chest, shoulder to shoulder, holding a banner that would say “Death Before Dishonor”… truly words this tough, great, and gentle man lived by. I’ll miss our talks about hotrods and WW2 over fish, chips, and a pint of ale… I’ll see ya on the other side Gramps.
Love,
Jeffrey.
Jo Ann Kuntz says:
August 7, 2004
Bill and Ginger,
I will keep your Dad and your family in my prayers.
Jo Ann
Kathy Flanagan says:
August 9, 2004
Grandpa, you will always hold a special place in my heart. I will miss our chats over hot chocolate, your words of wisdom, and special magnets for my fridge. But most of all I will miss your smile. I am at peace knowing that you are smiling in Heaven with Grandma! I love you both!
Meridith Burr says:
August 9, 2004
I knew grandpa for about two years and enjoyed all the time I spent with him. I remember one time when Grandpa treated me & Tim to taco night at a Mexican restaurant near his home, afterwards we went to Grandpa’s house to look at his photo album from France. After we finished that he scooted us out cause he said he had a date with his lady friend! He was a true sweetheart and I will miss him dearly. My fondest memory of grandpa was seeing him in a recliner with either Heidi or Cricket at his side! Your’e in a better place Grandpa!
Love, Meridith
Timothy Bond says:
August 9, 2004
I will never forget the memories I have of my Grandfather. Every one of them being a good one. I always admired how he kept everything organized & was always thinking of something to build, not to keep for himself but to give to someone else. I only wish I was half as talented with my hands as he was. I have two idols in my life, my father & my grandfather. I am lucky enough to still have one left but the other will be missed every day until that day I get to see him again. I have and always will be proud to call him Grandpa.
Love, Tim