Benjamin Kendall Pipkin

Ben Pipkin, a devoted husband, father, and friend, passed away suddenly on October 15, 2026.

Born in Wisconsin and raised in Amherst, Massachusetts, Ben’s life also took him to Hollywood, Lake Tahoe, the Southwest, and Toronto. He was brilliant, kind, and endlessly curious. He began his marketing career in the early years of the internet and remained an entrepreneur throughout his life, exploring new and emerging markets, technology, and the stock market.

Ben was a devoted father to Lilly, Charlotte, and Cole, and was immensely proud of the adults they were becoming. He and his wife, Aryn, his one true love, were rarely apart. Ben was one of the kindest people you could ever meet and made friends with people from all walks of life. He had a soft spot for animals, especially his bulldog, Tyson, who was always by his side.

Ben was preceded in death by his parents, Ronald Pipkin and Edith Ann Esbensen, his stepmother, Priscilla Clark, his sister, Lisa Ann Zern, his brother, David Zern,  and his Bulldog, Ray Donavon. He is survived by his wife, Aryn Pipkin, and his children Lilly Walters, Charlotte Walters, Cole Walters, his dog Tyson, and all those who loved him.

In keeping with Ben’s wishes, no service will be held. Instead, we invite you to honor his memory in a way that reflects the kindness and compassion he carried throughout his life: extend a little warmth to a stranger, show love to an animal in need, and leave the world a little gentler than you found it. It’s how Ben lived, and how he would want to be remembered