Person:Benjamin Tuininga (1)

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Benjamin Tuininga
b.31 Aug 1916 Worthington, Nobles, Minnesota, United States
d.27 Jul 2007 Gilbert, St. Louis, Minnesota, United States
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m. 12 Feb 1913
  1. Cora Tuininga1913 - 1997
  2. Henry Tuininga1915 - 2002
  3. Benjamin Tuininga1916 - 2007
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m. 13 Dec 1941
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  • H.  Benjamin Tuininga1916 - 2007
  • W.  Grace Bejien Loizeaux (add)
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Name Benjamin Tuininga
Alt Name Ben Tuininga
Gender Male
Birth[1] 31 Aug 1916 Worthington, Nobles, Minnesota, United States
Census[3] 1920 Nobles, Minnesota, United StatesUnited States Census, 1920
Marriage 13 Dec 1941 Minnesota, United Statesto Margaret Jean McPhee
Marriage to Grace Bejien Loizeaux (add)
Death[2] 27 Jul 2007 Gilbert, St. Louis, Minnesota, United States
Burial[2] Gilbert, St. Louis, Minnesota, United StatesBiwabik Township Cemetery

Tuininga, Benjamin age 90, longtime resident of the Biwabik area and formerly of Minneapolis & Chicago died Friday July 27, 2007 in St. Raphael's Health and Rehabilitation Center in Eveleth. He was born August 31, 1916 in Worthington, MN the son of Hendrik "Henry" and Geertje (Vanderkooi) Tuininga. He graduated from Hull Christian High School in Hull, IA and went on to receive his Bachelor's degree from Wheaton College and a year of medical training for the mission field. He was married to his first wife, Margaret Jean McPhee on December 31, 1941. Following her death he was married to Grace Bejian on September 9, 2000. Ben was a servant of the Lord who worked as a minister, evangelist, church planter, college professor and a police chaplain. Ben was founder and director of Story Book Lodge Christian Camp for over 40 years. He was a member of the Bible Chapel in Virginia where he served as an elder. Ben was a Greek scholar and Bible student, and he enjoyed being a beekeeper. Ben is survived by his wife, Grace; his children, Ruth (Dean) Lindstrom of Rochester, MN, Sue (Dave) Lewicki of Plymouth, MN, and Ben "B.J." (Melanie) Tuininga of Maple Grove, MN; a sister, Gertrude Baker of Orange City, IA; a brother, Clarence Tuininga of Las Vegas, NV; 11 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Margaret Jean; a sister, Cora Bleyenburg; and a brother, Harry Tuininga. A private family service was held. A public Memorial Celebration of Ben's life is planned for Saturday, September 22, 2007 at 7:00 pm, at Story Book Lodge. The family prefers that memorials be directed to Story Book Lodge. Arrangements are by Bauman-Cron Funeral Home, Virginia are by Bauman-Cron Funeral Home, Virginia


Published in Star Tribune on July 30, 2007

References
  1. ↑ Birth-Death, in Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index: Death Master File, database. (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service).

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  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Death-Burial , in Find A Grave.

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  3. ↑ Census, in United States. 1920 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T625).

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