Ben Cline, longtime Platte Valley resident, passed away unexpectedly on March 16, 2016 at the age of 62. Ben was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on February 10th, 1954 to Harold and Marlene Cline. Ben graduated high school in Pinedale, Wyoming and then proceeded on to Denver Automotive and Diesel in Denver, Colorado to pursue what he loved; mechanics. He met his wife, Pam, in August and they married in April of 1976. They lived in Rawlins for a brief time where Ben worked for Halliburton and Pam worked at the Rawlins Hospital. Soon, they traveled to a ranch South of Encampment for a job interview, which would set their course for the 40 years to come. Ben and Pam settled into a career at Big Creek Ranch, where they raised their two children, Stephanie and Joel.
Dedicated and hardworking, Ben was involved in every aspect of the ranch life. Able to fix almost anything, Ben was always willing to help a neighbor or lend a hand to anyone in need, always putting others before himself. Ben’s dedication to family and work were always his top priorities.
Ben loved spending time with his family and was an amazing husband, father, and grandfather. He was survived by his wife Pam, children Joel and Stephanie(Alex), grandchildren Colton and Taylor, brother Jess(Dana), sister Paula(Tom), Aunt Lorraine Sestanovich, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Encampment Museum. Services will be held on March 24th at 2:00 P.M. at the Saratoga Community Center in Saratoga, Wyoming.
Ben was an all around good guy. He seemed to always wear a smile, and was a true gentleman. My wife loved waiting on him at the restaurant. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends. Jim & Sandra McKinney
Stephanie and family, So very sorry to hear about your father's loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
So sorry for your loss.... Many thoughts and prayers go out to all of you and your families during this difficult time.
Pam, Steph, Joel-My sincerest condolences-Big Creek Ranch without Ben seems hard to comprehend. You are in my thoughts and prayers. My sincerest sympathy. Karel Dunning-Mirabal
My deepest sympathy to the Cline family, my prayers be with you.
So sorry for Pam ,Steph and Joel....Ben was was a great man all around and a mentor to me in my younger years....your all in my prayers....Bo
Sorry to hear of your loss my deepest sympathies go out to the family & friends of Ben. My prayers and thoughts are with you and go out to the family in the time of need
Joel, I'm sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. JoElla (Halligan) Norman