Ben Leroy McKeehan Jr.

January 5, 1935 – October 22, 2022

Born Jan. 5, 1935, in Ephrata, Washington to Ben Leroy McKeehan Sr., and Elsie Eleanor Shodeen, Ben Leroy McKeehan Jr. passed away Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Otis Orchards, Washington.

A longtime, 45-year resident of Otis Orchards, Ben had also lived in the town of Ephrata, Washington and several communities throughout Alaska. After graduating from Wilson Creek High School, Ben joined the United States Coast Guard in 1953, serving four years until he was honorably discharged in 1957. On June 18, 1955, Ben married Pamela Anne Schmierer. In 2011 Ben married the next love of his life, Thuy Kim Nguyen. Ben was a carpenter and construction worker by trade and an avid fisherman.

Ben is survived by his wife Thuy Kim Nguyen; one son Bryan McKeehan; three daughters Shanna Barnett, Lihn Doan and Binh Doan; four brothers Frank McKeehan, Jack McKeehan, Murray McKeehan and Larry McKeehan; two sisters Carrie Mae Jasman and Laurel Ann McKeehan; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Ben and Elsie McKeehan, brother Raymond McKeehan and sister Mary L.

Burial service with military honors is scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, at Ephrata Cemetery, 333 E St. SW. Ephrata, Washington. To leave condolences for the family, visit www.hennesseyvalley.com.