Obituary of Benjamin Steven Steiner

Benjamin Steven Steiner was born 28 years ago in Colorado Springs, Colorado.Ben attended Taylor Elementary School, Holmes Middle School, and Palmer High School. He sang in the Colorado Springs Children's Chorale for nine years. He earned a B.A. in Spanish from Concordia College in 2009. He attended First Lutheran Church and First Presbyterian Church, and he was a proud member of the First Presbyterian Young Adult Group. Ben was a person of true faith.Ben was kind, patient, and courageous. He was a lifelong student, an adventurous chef, and a beautiful singer. He was a person of deep faith and thoughtfulness about life. He put himself out into the world fully, took risks, and did not shy away from a challenge. At his core, he was accepting of others, gentle, and at peace with the world.Ben is loved and deeply missed by his mother Jeanne, his father Steven, his sister Logan, his brother-in-law David Smith, his grandfather Bob Schenk, and his many devoted aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. A memorial service will be held 2pm, Monday at First Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Children's Chorale to give young singers the same opportunity Ben had to belong to a community: Colorado Springs Children's Chorale, Ben Steiner Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 7841, Colorado Springs, CO 80933 (or call 719-633-3562).Funeral Home:The Springs Funeral Services3115 East Platte AvenueColorado Springs, , COUS 80909 Events Service Monday, November 17, 2014 2:00PM First Presbyterian Church 219 E. Bijou Street Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Phone: 719-884-6100