Ben Sharp, as many knew him, married Jane Shriver Sharp in 1953. With her, he actively participated in many social and historical organizations. They loved dancing with their dance group, Grandes Compañeros. They were members of the Scottish St. Andrews Society of Los Angeles and joined in many of the Society's activities. Ben's love for history, historic preservation, and genealogy inspired his membership in the Virginia Historical Society. Among his Palos Verdes activities, he particularly enjoyed participating in the Breakfast Club. He was a much loved and appreciated member of St. Francis Episcopal Church, where he served on the vestry, and was church treasurer for ten years. During his tenure as treasurer, he established an endowment fund for St. Francis that continues to provide for the church today.
Ben leaves behind a wonderful legacy for his community and family. He is survived by his wife of sixty years, Jane; three daughters, Jane, Anne, and Julia; and three grandsons, Cesare and Ben Francorsi, and Samuel Hersey. We will be celebrating his life at a memorial service to be held on Saturday, February 16th, at 11:00 a.m., in St. Francis Episcopal Church, in Palos Verdes Estates. A reception will be held in the parish hall after the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite charity or to the St. Francis Endowment fund.
Ben Sharp, as many knew him, married Jane Shriver Sharp in 1953. With her, he actively participated in many social and historical organizations. They loved dancing with their dance group, Grandes Compañeros. They were members of the Scottish St. Andrews Society of Los Angeles and joined in many of the Society's activities. Ben's love for history, historic preservation, and genealogy inspired his membership in the Virginia Historical Society. Among his Palos Verdes activities, he particularly enjoyed participating in the Breakfast Club. He was a much loved and appreciated member of St. Francis Episcopal Church, where he served on the vestry, and was church treasurer for ten years. During his tenure as treasurer, he established an endowment fund for St. Francis that continues to provide for the church today.
Ben leaves behind a wonderful legacy for his community and family. He is survived by his wife of sixty years, Jane; three daughters, Jane, Anne, and Julia; and three grandsons, Cesare and Ben Francorsi, and Samuel Hersey. We will be celebrating his life at a memorial service to be held on Saturday, February 16th, at 11:00 a.m., in St. Francis Episcopal Church, in Palos Verdes Estates. A reception will be held in the parish hall after the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite charity or to the St. Francis Endowment fund.
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