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Benjamin "Ben" G. Trefry, 70, passed away after a short bout with cancer at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington, on Sunday, August 26, 2018. He was born in Mason City, Washington, on March 17, 1948.

Predeceased by his father and mother, Elmer and Nellie Alling Trefry, he is survived by his wife, Jill, at the home. Sons: Dan of Grand Coulee, Monty of Moses Lake, Washington, and Del of Colorado; seven grandchildren; sister, Marjorie (Dennis) Hellie; nephews, nieces and many cousins.

Services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, September 8, at the Grand Coulee Dam Area Senior Center, Main Street, Grand Coulee, with a meal to follow. Graveside services will follow at Spring Canyon Cemetery.