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June 23, 2015


 
Benjamin A. DeVerney
Died June 20, 2015

TRAVERSE CITY – Benjamin Alan DeVerney, 44, of Traverse City, died Saturday, June 20, 2015 at Munson Medical Center.

Ben was born on Sept. 5, 1970 in Traverse City, the son of Patrick O. McGrath and Eleine K. DeVerney.

Ben was a working man with a tender heart for his family.  A wannabe guitarist whose life was all about his family.  Ben was always together with his family, even on a first date with Delora!  He had an unending love for his daughters.  A treasured memory was attending Briteny’s concert to hear her sing.  Ben would make his daughters do funny faces and he gave the best big dad hugs.

Benjamin is survived by his children, Briteny Storm DeVerney and Paige Johnson; his father, Pat; sisters, Nicole Taylor and Misty McGrath; brothers, Patrick and Christopher McGrath; a niece, Shai Mallory; a nephew, Little Christopher McGrath Jr.; and ex-fiancée, Delora Wilson

He was preceded in death by his mother, Eleine.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Martinson Funeral Home of Suttons Bay.  The funeral service will be held Friday, June 26 at 1 p.m. with the family greeting friends one hour prior to the service also at the funeral home.

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