Benjamin Richard Stambaugh was born on January 18, 1957, to R. H. "Harry" Stambaugh and Grace Lucille Noble.  He spent most of his childhood years at the family ranch which was in Chester, Oklahoma.  It was fondly called "The Flying Dollar Ranch".  Ben loved helping with the cattle, riding horses, and fishing in the pond.  During his high school years, he was involved in 4-H and won many awards.

Ben attended college at NWOSU in Alva, OK, and graduated with a bachelor's degree in law enforcement.  He completed a 4-year degree in 3 years.  During this time, he was also employed at the Woods County Sheriff's Office.  Following college graduation, he attended the Academy for the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.  He graduated and received Badge # 763.  He was stationed in Boise City, OK, and worked for the OHP for several years.  He then moved to Norman, OK where he lived while making applications to law school.  He attended OCU law school briefly.  During this time, he received word that his father had passed away.  Ben and his family moved back to the ranch and built a home there.

Ben was married twice.  He had one son, William Henry Stambaugh, who resides in Amarillo, TX. from his first marriage.  He had two children from his second marriage, a son Michael R. Stambaugh, who is deceased, and a daughter Devin Michelle Stambaugh, who resides in Woodward, OK.

At the time of Ben's death, he was a resident of Vici, OK.  He greatly enjoyed the company of the local ranchers.  He was able to watch his grandchildren grow up.  Three of them attended the Vici Public School which was located one block from their home.  Ben was frequently seen driving through town in his truck with his dog in the back.  He also loved going to the shooting range with his son, Michael.  Deer hunting was another favorite pastime when they lived at the ranch.

Ben had one older sister, Nellie Stambaugh, who is deceased.  He is survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. Ben was the proud grandpa to seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.  Ben will be missed by those who loved him.

A memorial service will be held on June 28th at 2:00 P.M. at the Elm Grove Community Church near Chester, Oklahoma.