May 30, 1937 - August 30, 2016 Benjamin A. Dove Jr., age 79 of Hastings, passed away August 30, 2016. He was born May 30, 1937 in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of Benjamin A. Dove and Alice L. Price. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Ronna K. Dove. Ben is survived by a brother Donald Dove of CA, his children; Brian (Lee) Dove, Brenda (Darryl) Rummins, stepson Jeffery Stanton, (step granddaughters) and sister-in-law's; Meridee S. Burghdoff and Judy (Adolfo) Jacinto and his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Respecting Ben's wishes, cremation has taken place. Arrangements were made by Simply Cremation. Please visit simplycremationservice.com to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message. Memorial contributions may be left to the Barry County Humane Society. A private memorial service will be held for immediate family and close friends at a later date.