Obituary of Benjamin Holmes Seattle, WA Benjamin J. Holmes passed away from Alzheimers disease on October 30, 2017 in Seattle, WA. Born in Laurium, MI, on October 12, 1934, he spent his growing up years in Houghton, MI, graduating from Houghton High School and Michigan Technological University with a Mechanical Engineering Degree. He moved to Seattle and worked for the Boeing Company, Aerospace Division for next 40 years retiring in 1996. Ben is survived by his wife Barbara (Wiitanen) Homes, daughter Jennifer and grandson Benjamin. Also brothers Alton of North Carolina and Clyde of Duluth, MN and his sister Joanne of Duluth, MN.Service Information To send flowers to the family of Benjamin Holmes, please visit Tribute Store