Benjamin Jeffrey Waite

Benjamin Jeffrey Waite, 26, abruptly passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2010. Ben was born on May 25, 1983 to Susan and Bill Waite. He was preceded in passing by his caring grandparents, Jean and Dean Baumgartner; and is survived by his grandfather, Herbert Waite; parents, Sue and Bill; sister, Katie; brother, Jesse; Denyse Waite; George Emerson; and his ever-loyal companion, Molly; in addition to many other devoted relatives and friends.He was our beloved son, brother, and friend, and touched more people in a lifetime than many could in ten. Ben was an able, warm and sensitive person with many vocations, hobbies, and old loves. Like a shooting star, his brilliance shown too briefly in the night, but will be remembered always.Services will be held at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Mountlake Terrace on Friday, April 16, 2010 at 10:30 a.m.In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Bens name to the Everett Animal Shelter in Everett, WA, 333 Smith Island Road, Everett, WA 98205, phone 425-257-6000.