Benjamin "Ben" Ward Kerbs, 52, of Salt Lake City, Utah, passed away on October 26, 2023, in Playa Escondida, Fajardo, Puerto Rico. He was born on January 22, 1971, in Salt Lake City. Ben was a kind and generous person who had a zest for adventure.
Ben met the love of his life, Annette Knibbe, in 1995, they were later married and sealed in the LDS temple. She has been his devoted companion for over 28 years, helping build the life that Ben dreamed of.
He was the beloved son of Bill and Gai Kerbs, and Freedom and Edna Yocum. He is survived by his wife Annette, his parents, Bill, Gai and Edna and siblings David, Charlotte, Adam, Amy, Hyrum, Candace, Tony, Crystal and Lita. Benjamin is also survived by his children Benjamin Jr, April, Bryce, Zach, Adam, and grandchildren Skylee, Rocky, and Rylee. He was preceded in death by his siblings Jill Divine, William R. Kerbs, Andy Yocum and his father Freedom Yocum. He will also be missed by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Benjamin attended Jordan High School and later went on to own Any and All Towing and Power Sports.
In his free time, Ben enjoyed a variety of hobbies, including fishing, kayaking, snowboarding, flying airplanes, pickleball, mountain biking, tennis, surfing, boating, spear fishing, free diving, skydiving, playing the piano and singing. He truly embraced life and sought adventure in everything he did.
Benjamin Life is about the adventures you take and the memories you make.
was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He found great comfort in his relationship with Christ and made many amazing friends in his church community.
A funeral service will be held on Friday November 17, 2023 at 12:00pm at the LDS ward house located at 10168 S 1110 W South Jordan, Ut 84095. Following the funeral services, there will be a celebration of life from 3:00-5:00 pm at The View Event Center located at 11649 S 4000 W Unit 310 South Jordan, Ut 84009. At the celebration of life, there will be open mic available from 3-4 for anyone wanting to share a story about Ben.
Ben will be deeply missed by all who knew him. His memory will forever live on in our hearts.
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- Survived By
- Annette Knibbe Kerbs, Wife
- Gai Kerbs, Mother
- William T. Kerbs, Father
- David Kerbs, Brother
- Adam Kerbs, Brother
- Amy Kerbs, Sister
- Hyrum Kerbs, Brother
- Charlotte Plew, Sister
- Candace Yocum, Sister
- Crystal Scrahm, Sister
- Tony Yocum, Brother
- Lita Beardsley, Sister
- Benjamin Cornish, Son
- Zachary Kerbs, Son
- Bryce Kerbs, Son
- Adam Kerbs, Son
- April Tonneson, Daughter
- Skylee Kerbs, Granddaughter
- Rocky Kerbs, Grandson
- Rylee Kerbs, Granddaughter
- Edna Yocum, Step-Mother
- Preceded in Death By
- Jill Divine, Sister
- William R. Kerbs, Brother
- Andy Yocum, Brother
- Freedom Yocum, Father
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Leland Adam Farber
Our Deepest condolences for all your family is going through
Our Deepest condolences for all your family is going through
So sorry for the extended family's loss. A bigger than life personality we are missing. So opinionated he always left you thinking and considering the 'other side' of an issue. Love and miss you Ben!!
So sorry for the extended family's loss. A bigger than life personality we are missing. So opinionated he always left you thinking and considering the 'other side' of an issue. Love and miss you Ben!!
So sorry for your loss Annette!!🙏💜
Prayers and hugs coming your way!!
Brent and Kelly Valdez
My Deepest Condolences go out to Ben's family. I am so sorry for your loss. I've known Ben for many years mostly Middle and Highschool. He will be dearly missed!
My Deepest Condolences go out to Ben's family. I am so sorry for your loss. I've known Ben for many years mostly Middle and Highschool. He will be dearly missed!
My Deepest Condolences go out to Ben's family. I am so sorry for your loss. I've known Ben for many years mostly Middle and Highschool. He will be dearly missed!
My Deepest Condolences go out to Ben's family. I am so sorry for your loss. I've known Ben for many years mostly Middle and Highschool. He will be dearly missed!
Ben made me feel like I was a long time friend the first day I met him. He had a marvelous gift for making people feel like they belonged. What a great trait for all of us to emulate.
Ben made me feel like I was a long time friend the first day I met him. He had a marvelous gift for making people feel like they belonged. What a great trait for all of us to emulate.
Ben made me feel like I was a long time friend the first day I met him. He had a marvelous gift for making people feel like they belonged. What a great trait for all of us to emulate.
Ben made me feel like I was a long time friend the first day I met him. He had a marvelous gift for making people feel like they belonged. What a great trait for all of us to emulate.
Ben made me feel like I was a long time friend the first day I met him. He had a marvelous gift for making people feel like they belonged. What a great trait for all of us to emulate.
We love Ben and Annette, and the kids and grandkids. He was and is a great man, and a kind and gentle soul. May the Lord bless you and be with you.
We love Ben and Annette, and the kids and grandkids. He was and is a great man, and a kind and gentle soul. May the Lord bless you and be with you.
We love Ben and Annette, and the kids and grandkids. He was and is a great man, and a kind and gentle soul. May the Lord bless you and be with you.
We love Ben and Annette, and the kids and grandkids. He was and is a great man, and a kind and gentle soul. May the Lord bless you and be with you.
We won the lottery when Ben was assigned to be our home teacher and ministering brother. We didn't know at the time how great of a friend we were gaining and how much our kids would love this pony-tailed, larger than life guy named Ben. For the past 7 years, Ben has wowed our family with his love, generosity, big laugh, example, service, competitive pickleball, and fun adventures. He showed up to recitals, fixed motorbikes, attended baptisms (one the day after his back surgery), and made sure we were set on holidays. When our spirits needed a lift, somehow Ben knew and he and Adam showed up. They have meant so much to our family.
A new phrase in our home is to "Be a Ben Friend." We hope we can be a little more like Ben in how we help others.
Annette and family - Thank you for sharing this rock star with us. We love you.
So sorry for your loss Kerbs Family.
My prayers are with you all during this hard time and hope all your memories and adventures with Ben will forever be in your hearts ❤️
So sorry for your loss Kerbs Family.
My prayers are with you all during this hard time and hope all your memories and adventures with Ben will forever be in your hearts ❤️
I love you Ben I wish I would have got to know you more. When jill was sick you gave her couple blessings that were absolutely beautiful. We will miss your personality that just made everyone smile we love you
Ben was a great pickleball player and I enjoyed playing against him. He is gone to soon but leaves great memories that will live forever.
I love you Ben I wish I would have got to know you more. When jill was sick you gave her couple blessings that were absolutely beautiful. We will miss your personality that just made everyone smile we love you
Ben was a great pickleball player and I enjoyed playing against him. He is gone to soon but leaves great memories that will live forever.