I surfed Del Mar this morning in honor of Uncle Ben. He bought me a longboard and named it "Precious," so that I wouldn't mess up the board. He introduced me to surfing, and I am forever grateful. I will always be reminded of him when I'm in the ocean. He would call me up and say he was in San Diego and that we should go surfing. Those are good memories. I am so thankful I could see him this summer. We all went camping together, and it was so fun. He was such a charger surfing when the fires were in Oregon. We had to be careful and social distanced because of COVID-19 when I came to visit over the summer, but when I left, he gave me a hug to say goodbye. That hug means everything to me right now <3 Uncle Ben, you are an amazing uncle and person. You will be so greatly missed. I am so sad for my cousins and Auntie. They are an amazing family, and I know they need our thoughts and prayers as much as possible. I love you guys.

I’ll miss seeing you in the water Ben! Always wore a smile and a positive attitude and wouldn’t hesitate to give out a compliment. You could tell how proud he was of Travis whenever he got a good one. My thoughts are with the entire Cockcroft family.

I am in shock with this news... I am so sorry for the pain the family is in and bless you all. I do have to smile, however, when I think of what a great family Doc he was... so caring and professional while also being a friend. Peace and Light.

You were my doctor for 16 years. You always listened to my concerns, never dismissing them and always following up with appropriate tests or procedures. I wish I would have sent you a note when you were alive telling you how much I appreciated you. May God wrap his comforting arms around your family and give them his peace. You will be greatly missed.

As a lifelong friend of Lindy, I know that Ben had an adventurous spirit, a brilliant mind, and a kind heart. I also know that he was a great father, brother and son, as well as the love of Lindy’s life. Ben will be missed every day. Lindy, April, Travis and Lucas are in my prayers. 

Sending prayers to the family. I remember when you and Lindsay moved to Seaside. You were our family Dr. with my daughter, my son, my mother and myself. I remember when your kids were born. So many memories all my thoughts and prayers with the family and close friends.

Dr. Cockcroft you were an amazing Dr. You made me laugh when I was feeling ill or uncomfortable about something. You always had a smile. You will be missed. Fly High With The Angels

Dr. Cockcroft was an amazing person to work with and a doctor. He took such good care of my family. My daughter had me get her a pair of scrubs to wear to her appointments with him so she could be a doctor like “Dr.CaCraw”

Uncle Ben, you gave me a love of the ocean and water. I am forever grateful for the time you spent with us. You challenged me to give things my all, and you showed every day that it was possible. Thanks for saving me from saltwater taffy. I love you and your amazing family.

Goodbye Uncle Ben, not getting to know you better will sting for the rest of my life. I hope wherever you are now is as chill a place as you were a person. Rest in peace.

I had the honor of collaborating with Dr. Cockcroft on some of his patients as a nurse. I remember that he always worked hard to ensure his patients received the best care possible. He truly cared about each and every one of them.

‍♂️ Ride the forever wave. You will be missed.

Dr Cockcroft was one of the best people to work with. He always came in with a smile and cared for his patients. He will never be forgotten in the providence seaside clinic! Miss you Dr Cockcroft.

I don’t know what came before or after this family moment that Ben shared with me, but it made a special memory for me to see into a good man’s life –

At a routine medical check-up, Ben told me of studying with his daughter who was in medical school. I don’t have kids and a parent doing school work with their child happens in millions of families daily, but in Ben’s case, the image of imparting his medical craft on a next generation, seemed like a magical bonding image to me.

Good-bye Ben

My doctor for many years, thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Cockcroft family. May his next adventure be as peaceful and fulfilling, as he lived and shared his life here with all of us!!

I am so sad and so sorry for the loss of Ben. He was a great man. We had him as a Dr for 13 years and he was always so caring and concerned for our health. Anything my husband or I needed he provided right away. We are so gonna miss him. Again we are sorry for your loss and we will be praying for you all!!!!

RIP mi amigo!! Your smile, your caring the fun times everything about you will be missed. ( maybe not your cooking) Not much time together lately but always in my thoughts. Lindi, April and Lucas all my prayers and thoughts are with you guys, big hugs much love. It’s been a great ride Ben!! ❤️

You helped me save my life almost 10 years ago.
So many things happened those first few years. They were dark, and devastating and you never let me give up! Not once!
And now. Well now, I'm a totally different person. A mentor, a business owner, a good stable parent, a stable wife, a giving member of my community!!!
So much has changed, I guess it only makes sense this part changes, too...
You will always be a pillar of my life, especially my new one.
Thank you for everything.
You will be truly missed in this community.

So sorry for the loss of this man who took care of so many over the years. He will be missed. He always tried to take care of any problem you would come in with. Providence will be at a loss without him. So sorry for his family. May he rest in peace.

A wonderful man gone too soon. It was a pleasure working with Dr. Cockcroft at Providence Seaside. His patients loved him and he would always go the extra mile for them. I am proud to have been a friend and will always remember his love for his family and his great smile and positive vibes!
Love and Sympathy ❤️

All of my condolences to the family.
I remember being 8 or 9 while my dad and ben surfed together. Ben was an awesome guy who always lit up the room. He will be missed.

My Dr for 17 years! Been through so much along the way, the day my mom brought me in to get help and they had one Dr there that could help me, it was him! I allways knew he would be there as a constant. He is gone way to soon! Thank you for helping through these years and whenever I had a problem you did whatever you could to try and fix it. You were a good Dr who helped me with so much! Especially being the one provider in the area for so long and first to prescribe life changing medicine for addiction. It changed my life. Who knows where I would be without Your help! And the help you have to so many! Thank you!

Sending much love to all of you.

Thanks for being my care provider you done good !!

I will always remember the stoke and good vibes Ben always produced in the Line up. My father and I always loved to surf with him. Loved being your neighbor for many many years. Peace Love and Eternal Light to you Ben. He will be missed very much by all of us. Love.

Sending all my love to the Cockcroft family. ❤️ I am so sorry for your unimaginable loss. May you find comfort in each other and may the community lift you up during this time.