Benjamin David Bear Gross

August 26, 1989 - March 8, 2020

Benjamin David Bear Gross, age 30, of Washington passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2020 in Fort Myers, FL. He was born to Rachel Clara Gross on August 26, 1989 in Peoria. He married Dianna Henderson on June 24, 2016 in Peoria. Benjamin is survived by his wife Dianna of East Peoria; children, Luna Nicole, Terra Elizabeth, Chloe Jade Ann, Benjamin David, Toby Michael, and Jacob Siddhartha; sister, Sarah (Ron) Smith of Marquette Heights; brothers, Aaron Gross and Makyah Gross-Meeks, both of Washington; and grandparents, Cadance (David) Gross of Lafayette, and Harvey (Ann) Pollock of Fort Myers, FL. He was preceded in death by his uncle Raymond Gross. Benjamin worked in construction and roofing. When he was younger, he loved participating in Scholastic Bowl, and his interests in all things scientific and nerdy continued throughout the rest of his life. He was a gamer and enjoyed building computers and helping others do the same. Benjamin practiced Buddhism and found peace and tranquility in meditation. Services that were scheduled have now been cancelled and will be held at a later date. Memorials in honor of Benjamin may be made to his wife to be placed into an education fund for his children.