My Grandma Parkes was born Greta Moyls (Gram to us).  Ben, I believe, was a first cousin once removed to me.  A very nice guy that I only remember meeting once - in May, 2006, at his home a stone's throw from the UBC campus.  Stories - wow, we spent a very short time there and I remember lots.  Anyway, one story Ben told us was that he married the daughter of the Harvard President, Ina and had thirty wonderful years with her before she died.  He then married his current (at the time) wonderful wife Toby, as mentioned below in the obit.  Ben then proceeded to tell my sister Linda and myself that my father, his cousin, was in one of Ben's math classes.  My uncle George then asked, "that must have been hard, eh Ben?"  Ben said, "that was easy compared to when I taught his sister!!!" 

We all chuckled heartily. 

Then Ben added, I do remember that when the class had finished, your dad (he was looking at Linda and myself) came up to me and said "I enjoyed your class very much, ...  however *I* would have taught it differently!!!"  THAT was dad! 

I am fortunate to have met Ben and Toby and spent a very enjoyable couple of hours with them.  Here's his obituary:

Benjamin Nelson Moyls

MOYLS Benjamin Nelson, 1919 - 2007 Ben passed away peacefully at VGH on November 10th, 2007. He was born May 1st, 1919 in Vancouver, B C. After attending Kits High School, he went on to continue his education at UBC and Harvard. Ben served in the Royal Canadian Navy as an officer during WW II. Upon the completion of his Ph. D. in Mathematics, he began his storied teaching career at UBC where he went on to become head of the Math Dept, Dean of Graduate Studies and Director of Ceremonies. After retiring from UBC, Ben continued his love of teaching at Langara College. Ben played the organ for over 50 years at St. Anselm's Church as well as being a member of Temple Sholom. His passion for music also led him to play in the Brock Orchestra, Big Band and Choir. Ben will be sadly missed by his wife of 31 years, Toby, his two sons, Peter (Margot) and Gregory, and Toby's family, Shelley (Dave), Karen (Frank), and David (Debby). He is also survived by his ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren as well as his sisters Amy (Ernie) of Victoria, and Eileen (John) of Vancouver. Ben is predeceased by his first wife Ina, and brothers David and Jimmy. The family would like to thank the Doctors, Nurses, Social Workers and Staff of VGH Acute Elderly Care Unit (floor 11a) for their ever kind and compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, November 21st 2007 at 2:00 pm at St. Anselm's Anglican Church, 5210 University Blvd. Vancouver.

Published in the Vancouver Sun and/or The Province on 11/17/2007.