Benjamin R. Adderley

On January 8, 2024, after a brave battle with cancer, Ben passed away in Bellingham, WA, surrounded by his family. Born in Everett, WA on August 22, 1965 to Ronald and Jani Adderley, Ben grew up in Bellingham and attended Bellingham High School, graduating class of 1983. Ben worked his entire life for the family business, Prism Painting, with his father, son, and many valued employees. An avid sports fan, Ben played sports in school and continued afterwards playing softball in many leagues. He also bowled many years for the Prism Painting team. From the age of two, Ben was a Green Bay Packers fan whose love of the team never wavered. One of his greatest joys was becoming a Packers shareholder a few years ago. He was also proud that he had visited 49 out of the 50 states. Ben was known for his sense of humor, his outgoing, quirky personality, and his deep love for his family and lifelong friends.

He is survived by his wife, Lori; children, Brittny (Zach) Dillon, Nicholas Adderley, Melissa (Chris) Macaulay-Robinson, and Amber Reed; grandchildren, Emma and Oliver; sister, Janel Malella; father, Ron (Gail) Adderley; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jani Adderley.

A celebration of Ben’s life will be held on Saturday, February 10 at 1:00pm at Westford’s Broadway Hall in Bellingham. Guests are encouraged to wear Green Bay Packers colors.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Whatcom Hospice Foundation
( https://whatcomhospice.org/donate-online/ ) in honor of their loving care of Ben.