Benjamin "Ben" Bruton
November 23, 1963 ~ September 2, 2025
Born in:
Wichita, Kansas
Resided in:
Centennial, Colorado
Benjamin Bruton, 61, from Centennial Colorado, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on November 23, 1963 in Wichita, Kansas to Roger and Carol Bruton. He grew up in the midwest and Calgary, Canada and graduated from Cherry Creek High School in suburban Denver in 1982.
Ben received a bachelor’s degree from Southern Methodist University and a Master’s Degree in creative writing from New York University. He was a talented writer of short stories and had a long and successful career as a book publicist in New York City. He travelled widely and enjoyed the many cultural opportunities his beloved Manhattan had to offer. He had many friends and was loved for his wit and charm. He retired from his career and moved home to be with his father after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2018.
Ben is survived by his father, brother Sam and sister Rebecca. He was preceded in death by his mother. A memorial service will be held for him on Sept. 25, 2025 at 10 am at Hope United Methodist, 5101 S Dayton St, Greenwood Village, CO. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in memory of Ben to be made to the Oral Cancer Foundation (Santa Fe, NM) or the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Services
Masonic Service: September 25, 2025 10:00 am
Hope United Methodist
5101 S. Dayton St.
Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111
(303) 779-1040
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I’m very sorry for your loss. I do remember Ben from when we were neighbours in Calgary. There was always a drying rack full of bathing suits and towels just inside your back door because all of you were competitive swimmers. Your family home was always a refuge for me and I remember all of you fondly. My best to all of you at this time. Kurtis Kitagawa, in Sackville, New Brunswick, Canada 🇨🇦
Rest in Peace, old friend.
I will miss your friendship, knew you since you were four years old. Arlene
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Jerome
My condolences to Roger, Sam, Rebecca and the extended Bruton family.
The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit. —John 3:8
I will miss you, Ben, my dear friend and mentor. You believed in me more than I believed in myself. Thank you for all you did for me.
No more suffering.
Love you forever,
Greg
Roger,Sam & Becky, I’m so sorry for your loss. You had the best parents. In 1968 when I moved back to Wellington with a new son, Troy, your mom stepped in as a family friend to my folks your Aunt Fay Clarkson and your grandmother Flossie to babysit until we got settled. Troy was only a few months old and you three little kids were already so sweet and loving. I was afraid you wouldn’t let me take him home, lol. We still think of them and all and you. God Bless