Ben Allen Doke, originally from Pritchett, Colorado passed away peacefully at the age of 73 on November 4, 2022 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Ben had moved to Cheyenne in 2011 after retiring from farming in Walsh, Colorado.  At the time of his passing, Ben was surrounded by his daughters and their families.

Ben was born February of 1949 in Lamar, Colorado to Carl and Lorraine Doke of Pritchett, Colorado.

Ben loved growing up in rural America. Some highlights of growing up were hunting and fishing with his dad, Carl. Ben also had endless stories of escapades with his numerous friends.

Ben graduated from Pritchett High school in 1967, then attended NJC in Sterling before moving on to CSU in Ft Collins, to complete an FFA degree in 1973.

More recently while living in Cheyenne, Ben had been collecting and maintaining a nice set of cars both old and new.  He was proud of his collection which consisted primarily of Fords, but the occasional GMC or other brand would find a way into the collection.

Ben is survived by his daughters, Nikki (Mark) Lassaux and family of Grand Junction, Colorado and Cheri Doke (Kim Pinney) and family of Brighton, Colorado and brother Walter (Kathy) Doke of Pritchett, Colorado.

Most all who met Ben would agree that he was very sociable and loved to tell stories and laugh with his friends and family.  Ben had great friends everywhere he went.  He will be greatly missed by all who loved him!