Born May 9, 1919 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Ben blessed this world with his presence. There could be no better role model for a loving father, devoted husband and humanitarian. Ben worked for the Denver Public Schools for 36 years as a teacher and administrator. He was a member of University Park Methodist Church. Survived by his loving family, Mary Anne, his wife of 62 years; son, Mark and daughters, Barbara Caldwell Ciccone and Anne Caldwell Henderson; incredible grandfather of Amy Buzze, Matt Henderson, Leigh Barrington, Rebecca Henderson, Greg Caldwell and Christine Caldwell; great-grandfather of Haley and Isabella Barrington; and brother of Jack Russell Caldwell. A memorial service will be held on Saturday at 10:00am at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 1091 S. Colorado Blvd. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to Dominican Sisters of the Sick and Poor, 2501 Gaylord, Denver, 80205.