Ben Smith Riddle

Ben Smith Riddle, 92, of Tropic, passed away January 21, 2018 in Washington, Utah. He was born February 1, 1925 in Cedar City to Isaac Ervin and Abby Smith Riddle. He married Luana Wood, June 21, 1942 in Cedar City. The marriage was solemnized September 16, 1943. She preceded him in death May 24, 2013.

Ben was very proud of his family and every chance he had he would brag about them. He dearly loved each of his 135 grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, along with their spouses.

Serving in the US Navy in WWII, Ben was stationed on the destroyer USS Craven, as a radar man. He loved his country.

As a young man, Ben played the trumpet and french horn. He had a beautiful bass singing voice and sang in many church choirs. He was a collector of music of every kind.

He was a loving husband and caregiver to his wife, Luana, of 71 years until she passed away. She was the love of his life.

He is survived by his children: Cheri (LaMar) Feltner, Tropic; Benjamin (Judy) Riddle, San Diego, CA; Shauna (Joseph) Smith, Litchfield Park, AZ; 25 grandchildren, 93 great-grandchildren and 17 great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Marlene Riddle (Cedar City).

Also preceded in death by parents; son, Michael Riddle; granddaughter, Tina Cherie Feltner; great-granddaughters: Corinne Trepanier and Kimber Ann Christensen; siblings: Cluff Riddle, Bernice Farnham, Rixey Riddle, Bud Riddle.

Funeral services will be held Monday, January 29, 2018 at 12:00 Noon in the Tropic Ward Chapel. A viewing will be held at the ward chapel in Tropic from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Tropic Cemetery with military rites by the Bryce Valley American Legion Post #18. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com