MCLACHLAN, Ben Carl (ZZ)

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona ~ October 7, 2009 Ben Carl McLachlan, affectionately known as "ZZ" and owner/operator of Show Low Roofing, died at the Maricopa Medical Center in the Valley Sept. 22 as the result of being struck by lightning on State Route 260 near the Pinedale turnoff. He was born Nov. 6, 1942, in Superior and later moved to California where he was an expert medal-winning diver and learned the roofing trade. Twenty-seven years ago he moved to the White Mountains which he loved. Ben became well known in the White Mountains and was very popular. He was president of the Mountain Motorcycle Association. Through his leadership, many fund raisers were held to benefit the less fortunate members of the White Mountain community. He is survived by three sons, Tim McLachlan, Chris McLachlan and Joe Harris; daughter Vanessa Curell; his long-term lady companion Betty Haroldson; and several grandchildren. He will be sorely missed by many. God rest his soul. A memorial tribute and remembrance ride will be held by the Mountain Motorcycle Association on Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Branding Iron Steak House, 1261 E. Deuce of Clubs in Show Low. Registration and donations will be held at 8 a.m., tribute at 9 a.m. and remembrance ride starting at 10 a.m. All are welcome, including autos.