Parents: Ruth and Leroy Otwell.
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BEN OTWELL, passed away at his home north of Columbus, NM early Sunday morning September 13, 2015 with his wife Carol at his side.
Cremation has been entrusted to Baca's Mimbres Crematory with private tribute of remembrance.
Ben was born on New Year's Eve in 1952 and spent his early years in the Silver City area, raised by his parents Ruth and Leroy Otwell. He served his country in the U. S. Marine Corps during the Viet Nam era. He lived his life to the fullest extent, always learning and trying new things, packing in as much as he possible could. Relaxation for Ben was the wind on his face and a fast ride on his Harley, a one-man machine built for speed - and yet he was a gentle man with a humble mannerism, not very sociable and mostly keeping to himself. He was an accomplished horseman, a carpenter by trade, and a passionate hunter and fisherman. He held dozens of awards for excellence in endurance riding, having spent more hours in the saddle than behind a steering wheel. His carpentry skills took him everywhere, many times traveling to disaster areas working to help families rebuild after devastating hurricanes had torn their lives apart. He was a brave and compassionate man. Working in youth camps, he shared his love and respect of nature with the younger ones, bringing to them his knowledge of the ones who came before us and teaching them the sacred art of hunting and fishing. He hunted, fished and floated the rivers of the Gila, the mountains of Mogollon, and shared time on the Blue with grandparents who lived near Luna.
He was father to Tyler Otwell, who now resides in Silver City. Tyler holds within himself the same respect for nature that his father instilled in him early on. He too is an accomplished horseman, a passionate hunter and fisherman. Since Ben's passing, so many people have told us how deeply he had influenced their lives and how simply they were able to learn so much through him - even in just a brief encounter. Ben Otwell was truly an extraordinary man on this earth. He made his last river crossing guided by the light that he always trusted, knowing that we will join him on the other side when our time comes.
He is survived by his wife, Carol Nemec, his son, Tyler Otwell, 2 brothers and 2 sisters, Floyd, Larry, Benita and Diane.
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USA Public Records
Name: Ben A Otwell
Also Known As: Arthur B Otwell
Residence Date: 01 Jul 2000-01 Mar 2001
Residence Place: Columbus, New Mexico
Phone Number: (505) 531-2288
Phone Number Recorded Date: 01 Mar 2001
Address: 736 PO Box, Columbus, New Mexico 88029
Address Date: 01 Jul 2000-01 Mar 2001
2nd Address: 205 N Lyon St., Silver City, New Mexico 88061
2nd Address Date: 01 Dec 1993
3rd Address: 79B PO Box, Silver City, New Mexico 88062
3rd Address Date: 01 Jul 1987-31 Dec 1996
Record Number: 4196299