We, the extended family of Ben Craig Blake are helping raise money for him. Ben has been dealt a few bad cards in this lifetime that no one should ever have to face. When Ben was a young boy, his oldest brother, Ian died of leukemia.  At 12 years old, he witnessed the homicide/suicide of his parents, Tom and Cindy Blake. Now in his 30’s, Ben has recently lost his brother, Adam Christopher Blake, who died Sunday October 18, 2020 of a gunshot wound. Adam was the father to a beautiful 8 yr. old daughter and loved being a dad. Adam followed in his father’s footsteps and was a master carpenter of woodwork and cabinetry. He was a member of the Men’s Society. He had a strong heart, mind, and fierce devotion of love for his family. His smile was often infectious. Adam had struggled with substance abuse for many years. He had been living on the family property where his parents died in 1998.

Ben is faced with the cost of cremating his brother and removing the lien from the family property so he can sell it and move on with his life. He wants to fulfill the wish of taking the ashes of his brother Ian, his father Tom, and his brother Adam to Crater Lake, OR for their final resting place. I am asking that we help Ben with these things so he may grieve and heal. If you don’t feel comfortable with this platform you may Venmo Ben at bblake0107 . Thank you in advance for the gift of support in this way. Please feel free to share memories, comments or photos.