Bennett William Hirsch
2/20/1957 - 11/17/2017
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Obituary For Bennett William Hirsch
Bennett Hirsch, age 60, of Fremont, CA went to be with Jesus Friday morning, November 17, 2017. Ben was an active vibrant man so the heart attack that ended his life was a shock to his family and friends. Ben was born in San Bernadino, CA February 20, 1957. After high school he attended UCLA where he met his bride Desiree (Chow) Hirsch. They were married in 1979 in Santa Monica. Ben was passionate about many things in life; first and foremost, his savior Jesus Christ. He has been working for Fuller Seminary for the past thirteen years while simultaneously continuing his education, and often full-time involvement in ministry. His three children and two grandchildren were his treasure, but Ben had many more adopted sons and daughters. Many who mourn the loss of Ben are mourning not just a friend, but a father. Ben believed in Jesus Christ and creating disciples. He walked beside so many with encouragement, friendship, and spiritual leadership. If you knew Ben, then you knew that his heart was for you. He is survived by his siblings Linda and (Tony) Van Beck, Thomas and (Linda Marie) Hirsch, Ronald and (Evelyn) Hirsch, Bradley and (Linda) Hirsch and Marjorie and (Christian) Eaton. He is also survived by the love of his life, Desiree Hirsch and their three children D’Ann and (Miguel) Gareis, Jared Hirsch and Kayla Hirsch as well as their two grandchildren Thomas Gareis and Seraphina Gareis. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents William (Bill) Hirsch and Freida Augusta Lydia (Heller) Hirsch. Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday Dec.1, at the Fremont Memorial Chapel. Pastor Mike Perkinson will officiate. A pot-luck reception will follow at the same location until 4:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that if you wish to donate, you can do so by supporting the Trivium Institute for Leadership Development, an organization Ben had been working closely with. Checks can be mailed to: The Praxis Center/The Trivium Institute PO Box 4878 Manchester, NH 03108. There's an online option to donate as well. Visit www.triviuminstitute.net and click on donate. We will also have a basket at the memorial to collect any donations and/or cards you wish to give to the family.
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10/01/2021
Desirée, I am thinking of you. I am sorry for your loss. May all good memories bring you comfort! I wish I were closer to hug and comfort you but you are in my heart! Sophie Larocque
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10/01/2021
I don't know why, but for some reason this person, whom I can't really say I know, popped into my head tonight. Actually, I simply knew him in elementary school in San Bernardino. I remember him, even his first and last name, even though he was my classmate and at the school for I think only about three years or so. I remember him because he really was the leader of our grade. I think he was the smartest kid in our grade, but I didn't know him for long. As one of the best athletes, he was always picked to be the team captain, or first pick when somebody else was captain. If he wasn't the tallest or strongest, he would have been the most dedicated to a good game, playing fairly, and strategically winning. He was really well liked. I don't remember if he moved in the middle of the year, or in the summer, but he is probably lucky he escaped the schools that kids went to after that elementary school back in those turbulent, revolutionary years. Everybody really liked him. I guess he popped into my head because he was the kind of kid that you'd expect to become an successful and influential adult. I just thought I'd post this note, with sincere compassion for his family, loved ones, friends, and colleagues.
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10/01/2021
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