Benjamin C. Sackman, son of Jacob and Salomena Sackman, was born Aug. 11, 1922, in Ashley, N. D. The family moved to Fallon, Mont., and Ben attended the Jones Grade School and Mildred High School.

On March 7, 1948, Benjamin married Carrie Marie Fotland of Terry. They lived in Fallon for 12 years owning and operating the Sackman's Grocery with the motto Save Pennies at Benny's. Ben also owned and drove the school bus from Fallon to Terry, farmed and ranched. During this time, their five children were born. In 1960, they moved to Billings. Ben was employed by Miracle Gas, Tuloma Gas, Amoco Oil Company (now BP). Ben purchased the Billings Propane plant in 1975. He was president and was active from 1975 until he sold the business in 1989 when he and Carrie retired.

After retirement, they took trips, enjoyed horses and began raising registered quarter horses. Ben loved spending time with his family celebrating many special occasions.

In 1968, Ben became a Christian and a Charter member of Faith Evangelical Church. In 1985, he became a member of the First Evangelical Free Church. Ben has been head usher for many years in church and a number of citywide Crusades. He's said to have been one of the best. Ben read his Bible from cover to cover each year for over 15 years is a legacy his children and grandchildren will always cherish.

Since September of 2003, Ben and Carrie have lived with their daughter and son-in-law. They celebrated their 62nd anniversary on March 7, 2010.
Last August, Ben fell and was hospitalized, returning home under the care of Rocky Mountain Hospice. Ben experienced Gods love, kindness and goodness through the care he received. God took him home Thursday, July 15, at 5 p.m., just at supper Time, the song that always brought tears to his eyes remembering his mother calling the family for supper. God is never early but He is never late: His timing is perfect. How like God to call Ben home at supper time.

Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those that love Him (Romans 8:17). Christ has gone to prepare a place for us and we shall forever dwell in the great city, the holy Jerusalem descending out of Heaven from God (Rev 20:9-27). God is faithful. Ben would want to share the precious words of his earthly father, Take Jesus with you, not only in your head but in your heart too.

Ben is survived by his wife, Carrie of Billings; his children: Sherrie (Philip) Richert of Billings, Sandra (John) Schneider of Portland, Ore., Susan (Kenneth) Balster of Billings, and Walter (Doreen) Sackman of Couer D'lene, Idaho; 10 grandchildren: RaShelle (Mark) Kirby, Nathan (Kristin) Richert, Kari Ann (Jason) Koller, Benjamin (Misty) Schneider, Douglas (Danielle) Schneider, Joshua (Nicole) Balster, Christopher?? Balster, Tiffany (Matthew) Bonner, Lindsay (Aaron) Laird, and Lisa Sackman and eight great-grandchildren. Surviving sisters are:?? Barbara Patterson of Powell, Esther Sackman and Rachel Ruff of Billings, and Max Guidice of Miles City.

Ben was preceded in death by his son, Douglas Lee Sackman; his parents, Jacob and Salomena Sackman; brothers and sisters: Emma Knopp, John Sackman, Fred Sackman, Sally Hoffer, Albert Sackman, Connie Burns, Betty Day, Alvin Sackman, and Walter Sackman.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 22, from 3 to 8 p.m. at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary in Billings. Funeral Service:?? Friday, July 23, at 10:30 a.m. First Evangelical Free Church in Billings.

Interment will follow at 4:30 p.m. at the Prairie County Cemetery in Terry.

Memorials may be sent to First Evangelical Church, 401 Custer Ave, Billings, MT 59101 or Rocky Mountain Hospice of Billings. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City has been entrusted with the arrangements.