Dr. Samson Adam Benjamin, 81, of Claremont, California died peacefully Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at Rancho Cucamonga, California, after a prolonged illness.
Samson was born Oct. 30, 1942, in Gary, Indiana, and practiced as an ObGyn for 32 years in Crawfordsville and LaPorte. He was a faithful husband, a devoted father and a doting grandfather. His caring, generosity and quick wit will be dearly missed.
Samson is survived by wife Jeanne Evelyn Benjamin; children, Samson “Ben” Benjamin Jr. (Marcella Zita), Arika Benjamin (Jesse Metzger) and Jake (Kate) Benjamin; eight grandchildren, Gina Gonzales, Mika Benjamin-Uyeki, Tadashi Uyeki Benjamin, Sasha and Shanton Metzger, Adrian, Evelyn and Quinn Benjamin; twin brother Samuel (Maria) Benjamin; sister Leona Kelaita; and numerous beloved nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in passing by father Adam; mother Margaret; siblings, Adam Jr., Myron, Daniel and Lilia Arzumenian; and brothers-in-law, Jake Arzumenian and Johnson Kelaita.
He was a loving husband, a devoted father and a doting grandfather. His caring and generosity and quick wit will be dearly missed.
An intimate service was held Jan. 25 at St. Mary’s Assyrian Church in Tarzana, California.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice or to the Fuller Center for Housing: The Fuller Center, P.O. Box 523, Americus, GA 31709.
