Born to Fred and Julia Curtis, raised in Cheney, WA, at the family ranch, Ben was named after his grandfather. Preceded in death by his parents; his wife Doreen Curtis; siblings Mary Kampfer and Donald Curtis; daughter Loreen Curtis Miller; and grandson Cody Curtis. Ben graduated from Cheney schools then joined the reserves at Fairchild Air Force base. Ben had a life-long career as a car salesman working at McCollum Ford, Curtis Classics, and Coronado Classics. Due to Ben's love of cars he restored a beautiful 66 Mustang and a 57 Thunderbird which were his favorites of the many vehicles he owned.

Survived by son Craig Curtis, daughter-in-law Laura; and grandchildren Kayleigh (Andy) Ochs, Kendall (Conor) Hamilton, and Wyatt Curtis.

No service will be held and there will be a private interment at Holy Cross Cemetery.