Update on my brother "JAKE THE WOODSMAN'

[ozark]

The Hospice nurse informed the family that he would not last more than 24 to 48 hours. He is not conscious. He wants to be cremated and have his ashes spread on the waters of Buffalo river. Those of you who read the book Jake the Woodsman will understand his desires. Request that your prayers be for the absence of suffering for him and for strength the rest of us. Thanks, ozark

[deadon]

I am praying for you and yours, Rusty

[whyohe]

prayers for him and your family!

[minst7877]

A sad time but celebrate his life and achievements and know that it has been a life well lived.

In our prayers

DC

[rossman40]

I have to second the others, not much I can add in a time like this. Our prayers are with you.

[ozark]

My brother passed away yesterday afternoon. He wanted to be cremated and his ashes spread on the waters of Buffalo River. That will be done. Thanks to all for the prayers and thoughts. He was almost 93 and lived a long and good life. Ozark

[deadon]

Sorry Ozark, wish I could have known him. My prayers are with you, Rusty

[dougedwards]

God bless you and your family Ben.

Doug

[ET]

Ozark

With a saddened heart I offer my condolences on the loss of Jake. Even though I haven’t personally met him I feel I have come to know him through “Jake The Woodsman”. In a special way the memory of him will live on.


Ed

[huntingmike]

Ozark,

You have my prayers. Take care of your self and do not let the stress get to you during this time.

Rev. Mike

[DHinMN]

I wish to express my condolences to you, Ozark, and to the rest of your family on the passing of Jake. On this Memorial Day we call to mind the people that served this Country in the time of war. On another post you mentioned he saw action it WW II. A Salute to him for his service. And to you too, Ben. DH in MN

[Douglas]

Ozark,
Sorry to hear about your brother, my prayers are with you and your family.
Douglas

[petev]

Ozark, things will be different now for you, but there is hope and inspiration in every day, and with the new lives of the young. Pete

[ozark]

Permit me to share with you the greatest success of my book "Jake The Woodsman". The book made the last 16 years of his life much brighter. He was never more happy than when people called him Jake or asked him to autograph the book. Often he introduced himself as Jake. It was ego inflating and he felt his life was recognized as worthwhile. I understand because few people have books written about their lives. Naturally, many of the thoughts were mine or those of my son Ben Jr. in the book. We didn't know his views about religion and very little about the war he hated to talk about. But he accepted the book as his life and becuase of age accepted that he had done everything mentioned in the book. With that said, let me say this: He was a true woodsman and his love for hunting, fishing, shooting and exploring the woods was his true love. He did live in a few caves for a season and experienced things that few get to experience. Thanks for all the kind words. I am fine with his passing because somehow I managed to be his favorite hunting companion and person to be with. And I did manage to put his love and life in a book. He got more from the book than I or any other reader. So maybe I provided him something in his long life that made it better. Again, Thank you all and God Bless. Ozark

[sw]

:)Ben, I doubt anyone has ever had a better brother. You added to the meaning of his life while he lived, and he got to benefit from your contribution.