Benjamin Charles Flynn

Benjamin Charles Flynn, 83, of Billings, passed away on Oct. 18, 2017, following a brief illness. Ben was born on Jan. 2, 1934, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to John and Lucille (Murphy) Flynn. He was one of 13 children.

Following primary education, Ben enlisted in the Navy, where he would serve for over 20 years. Primarily, his duties were assigned to submarine services, but his skill as an electrician allowed him much opportunity in the Navy. He achieved the highest-ranking enlisted Chief Petty Officer and was honorably discharged as Master Chief in 1971. Ben was married to Elizabeth Krug in 1956, and two children joined the family, George and Bonnie. They family lived in various places throughout his service time. They divorced in 1987.

Following Ben's discharge from the Navy, he received his BS from Rocky Mountain College and was proud of his 4.0 GPA. He became a teacher and later worked as an electrician until retirement.

Ben married Marjorie Timmons in 1991, welcoming her children Jacquie and Mark into the family. Throughout his life, he enjoyed hiking, traveling and bowling, especially at Sunset Bowl.

Ben was a kind and generous man, and an Irishman through and through. He was a dedicated provider for all those entrusted to his care and he will be deeply missed by everyone he knew and loved.

Ben was preceded in death by his parents and nine siblings. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie Flynn of Billings; children George (Jeri) Flynn of Colorado, Bonnie (Tim) Lich, Jacquie (Jim) Vannoy, and Mark (Kelly) Timmons, all of Billings; grandchildren Erin Flynn, Michael McArty, Caitlin (Adam) Mobley, Ben Lich, Corey (Rebecca), Kelly and Trevor Vannoy, Nolan and Eli Timmons; great-grandchildren Logan Jones, Ava McArty, Blakely Lich, Landon Mobley and Hadley Vannoy; and three siblings, Alice (Jack) Murtaugh, Sister Anne Flynn and Michael (Janine) Flynn.

Funeral Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary, 1001 Alderson Ave. Interment with military honors will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens. A potluck reception will be held at Sunset Bowl in the Lower Level following the burial.

In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to Canyon Creek School, 3139 Duck Creek Road, Billings, MT 59101.

"Dad, your strength, wisdom, loyalty, dedication and unwavering acceptance of all of mankind will forever be the footprint for all of us to follow."