The following messages of condolence and symbols
have been added in memory of Ben.

Dear Colleen,Robyn and Bernhard,
It is only today(10 March) that we heard of Ben's passing. We're sorry for your loss. We wish you great strength to get through these difficult times. We have fond memories of Ben and Dot during our Australian holidays. Ben was a great guy, what a character, but we had even more laughs with Dot. Her sense of humour just floored us.
It is a pity we are so far away from you in Holland, but you are in our memories and so are Ben and Dot.
We wish you all the best.
Marleen and Hans from Maastricht,Holland.
P.S. We're having a nice drink (Irish whiskey and white wine) on your health.

A beautiful send off for Ben . Loved the history of the many years of hard work with great success . You were all a great team. My memories are of your young years in Oceon Grove . Nursing in Melb meant I could have many weekends with you . Loving the beech . I would liked to have joined you today . Lisa’s Husband Rob ‘s father passed away this week which then meant we had 2 Funerals today. One in Auckland & one in the west . Decided then to watch both on line . Much love to you all! Jim & Julia .

A beautiful and touching ceremony to celebrate the courageous and loving life of Ben. He was a lovely man, full of enthusiasm and conversation and that's how I'll always remember him. Our deepest condolences xoxo.

Thinking of you all at this sad time.Friends for 58years.
Joined with Dot again.

Goodbye dear Ben thank you for all the precious memories we shared as a part of your family the Gallanagh - Sloot Clan. Give dad a hug from me and say hi to Dot.. My deepest sympathy Col and Roby xxxx Denise

Deepest sympathy to the Sloot family
Our thoughts are with you all xx

Remember the days in Wanbi Place,Riverside Gardens in Mandurah, my kids would be waiting for the ice cream van to grab one off Ben.Always full of stories he was and very helpful to Ashley(son).If things were not going so well I would run over the road to Dottie and Ben for bit of advice,such beautiful people to know and have so close.Memories always there.xx

I have many happy memories of our Karratha days. Whenever I think of hydroponics I think of Ben.
My loving thoughts to Colleen Robyn Bernard and their families.
Hold onto all those happy memories you shared together.
Now with the love of his life Dotti

To our dear friend Colleen, Robyn and Buster we are so sorry for your loss, Ben was so dearly loved b you all, and we know how much you will all miss him, Col we love you so much, you have been a beautiful and loving daughter to Ben. We cherish your friendship so much, sleep in peace Ben. Love Andy, Peta, and family xxx

I had the pleasure of knowing Ben and his lovely late wife Dot for quite a few years. My daughters, Karley and Tahlia, worked for them in the ice cream van, and we all had so much fun at the races, having a flutter on the racehorses. These rich memories will be in our hearts forever. Ben was such a lovely man with a heart of gold, and I know Colleen and the family will miss him deeply. Sending our condolences and heartfelt sympathy for your loss.

On behalf of the Lodding family please accept our sincere condolences and our thoughts are with you all xx
Ben was such an amazing, kind and caring man who my daughters were privileged to have worked for and will have long time memories of the ice cream van days. God Bless x

Rest in Peace Pop.

You will be missed greatly earth-side, however we know that you will be happily embracing your dear Dott in heaven, and that brings us joy.

We will never forgot your stories of Holland and the way you would share them with such detail. You will continue to live on through them.

Love you old Pop Ben, now time to rest easy.

Deepest sympathy to Colleen, Buster & Robyn on the sad passing of your loving father Ben.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.