I just received the following email about our past founding member/president and friend Ben Shostle..

It is with great sadness that I am reporting the death of Ben Shostle last night. He had been hospitalized with a terminal illness these past few weeks and had been fighting cancer for several years.

I could not find many E-mail addresses as Ben had been unable to use the computer since blindness struck him in 2000.

He was a great guy who will be missed by his many friends and family.

Respectfully, John D. Baker (friend and co-worker)

I will always remeber Bens friendship and fatherly advice over many years. I will miss him
Marty



Martin Rabeno
6/25/2006 3:49:58 PM

Ben was a great man and did a wonderful job in the many positions he held in the guild. A lot of the newer members may not know much about him but he was one of our founding members that worked his butt off to get the guild going and keep it going. He was a true friend and mentor.
He will be missed.

Rex Pedersen
6/25/2006 9:49:32 PM

If we all pooled our tales about Ben just imagine the great book that could be written. He will be missed.

Sam Welch
6/26/2006 5:49:11 PM

Engraving lost a great friend and mentor with the passing Ben.
Our condolence to his daughter Bonita, another fine artist.
John.

John Barraclough
6/28/2006 10:58:26 AM