Benjamin Edward Trawick was born in Miami, FL on July 27, 1931. He earned his Mechanical Engineering degree beginning at the University of Florida in 1952; graduating from the University of Miami in 1954. Therefore, he called himself, a “Gator-Cane.” His career consisted of design engineering with about ten years in the middle as co-owner of Hill York Mechanical Contractors. He was an ordained elder in the Presbyterian Church, a commissioned officer in the Army Corps of Engineers in 1954, and a licensed professional engineer in the State of Florida with credits that included Certified Master Mechanical Contractor and Master Plumber.
Ben married Winifred Jeffery on August 24, 1952 and had a full life raising four sons and two daughters. They spent years enjoying square dancing, camping, church, and traveling. In the 80’s, he designed and built a house east of Frostproof, which was referred to as “The Lake House,” creating a high point fondly remembered as the place where they grew to know their children as adults. He also designed and built a mountain home in Brevard, NC., where family spent many happy summers. In 2017, Ben married Lynne Zimmerman after Winnie’s passing. Together they enjoyed several European cruises until the summer of 2020.
Winnie died from a long illness, after sixty-three years of marriage. In 2019, he lost his youngest daughter, Laura, in a tragic accident. He is survived by Daughter–Debra Stewart (David) of Middleburg, FL; Son-Benjamin Trawick, Jr. of Melbourne, FL; Son–Donald Trawick (Dusty) of The Villages, FL; Son-Ted Trawick (Carole) of Leesburg, FL; Son–Thomas Trawick (Chau) of Orlando, FL; Granddaughters–Raven Montero, Jaimie Trawick, and Lindsay Trawick, all of Orlando, FL.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you reach out to a loved one or friend whose day you can brighten.
Celebration of Life
Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Noon
Calvary Chapel of the Lakes
250 Guerrant St., Umatilla, FL 32784
