Benjamin Charles Woodley

In Loving Memory of Ben Woodley
Benjamin Charles Woodley
March 27 1982 – March 28 2024 Age 42

I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one remembering all the fun times laughing, traveling and bright sunny days we shared together.
I’d like the tears of those who grieve to dry, I lived a full adventurous life doing all the things I was passionate about.
I cherished the times we spent together know this and may you keep it in your hearts, until we meet again.

Ben was born to Charles David Woodley and Lora L Woodley (later divorced) on March 27, 1982, at Stormont Vail in Topeka KS.
Ben attended Whitson Elementary and later moved to Wamego KS where he attended Wamego Middle school and graduated from Wamego High school in 2001. He was loved by many, his senior year he was voted homecoming King. Ben was active in football, track and basketball. He loved sports and his team mates, who became lifelong friends. Ben earned a full basketball scholarship to Highland Community College where he graduated in 2004 with an Associate’s Degree in Liberal Arts.

Ben was an Independent Contractor from 1996 – 2021, and was a true entrepreneur during his life. He worked as a laborer building homes, landscaping, painting and roofing. He loved to learn and expand his knowledge in every area. He helped build several properties for Herman Enterprises LLC. 

Ben wanted to experience life to the fullest, so he moved to Colorado to enjoy the beautiful outdoors and mountains. He found other passions for skiing, rock climbing, hiking the Humboldt, Castle, Conundrum, Red cloud and Sunshine mountains, biking and camping.

Ben was so adventurous and also had a passion for travel. In 2007, he pursued a career in modeling for national brand under Maxium Agency.  For years, he modeled (part time) for Cabela’s Sport & Goods, Spiders Sportswear, Cinch Clothing, Shepler Western Wear, and graced the cover of SIR and Sport Men’s Fashion magazine. He also modeled for smaller local companies; advertising their clothing attire in print catalogs and TV ads. This endeavor also provided him the opportunity and freedom to experience many gorgeous places.  Including hidden beaches (the average person doesn’t have the privilege of experiencing), but his favorite was his extended time in Italy learning their culture as well as his time in Thailand.

Ben worked for himself for many years BW Property Management managed multiple Apartments and homes in Colorado, Kansas, and Oklahoma. In 2016 he received his Colorado Real Estate license and started his company BW Real Estate.

Ben has always been an inspiration to many. He passion to love and help others has always been a priority. His personality and smile could light up any room; every person he met became a friend.
You will be greatly missed! We love you Ben, until we meet again!

Survivors include:
Mother Lora Herman, Step father Terry Herman, sister Jennifer Woodley, step sisters Ashley Herman, Kendal Gerkovich (Nick), step brother Kiel Herman (Amy), Uncles Ron Spradling (Cathy), Jeff Spradling, and Andrew Woodley, and girlfriend Ashley Mattos.  
Step Uncle: Denny Herman (Linda), Step Aunt: Lisa Stockebrand (Arlo)
Cousins: Jake Woodley, Jarett Woodley, Brandii Spradling, Bree-Onna Wade
Nephew’s: Austin Boatwright, Layton Gerkovich
Niece’s: Kiley Gerkovich, Isabella Herman, Lucy Gerkovich

He is preceded in death by his father Charles Woodley, Uncle Timothy Woodley, Grandma Esther Spradling, Evelyn (Woodley) Fitzpatrick, Grandpa Donald Spradling, Robert (Bob) Woodley. Step Grandma Donna Herman and Step Grandfather, Paul Herman.