Benny Richard Ward was born in Tacoma, Washington, and passed away in December 2025.

Benny was a deeply sensitive soul who found freedom in music and in the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. He loved jazz, especially playing the drums, where he could lose himself in rhythm and expression. Music wasn't just something he enjoyed - it was part of who he was.

He also had a deep connection to the outdoors. Hiking, skiing, being surrounded by mountains, forests, and open sky gave Benny a sense of peace that he often couldn't find anywhere else. When he was out in nature, he felt free - away from the noise of the world and closer to something calm and true.

To those who knew him best, Benny will be remembered for his creativity, his love of music, and the moments when his heart was open and alive. Though his journey was not easy, the beauty he brought into the world - through sound, through adventure, and through quiet connection - will not be forgotten.

He leaves behind family and friends who loved him deeply and who will carry his memory forward in music, in nature, and in the stories shared today.