Date of Birth: March 6, 1945
Date of Death: April 27, 2018
Marvin Bender of the Melville district, husband of Sherrine Bender, passed away Friday, April 27, 2018 as a result of a motor vehicle mishap. He was 73 years of age.
Marvin Barrie Bender was born on March 6, 1945 on the family farm in the Loreburn District of Saskatchewan, the fourth of nine children born to Edward and Rose (nee Doelle) Bender. He grew up on the farm and attended Cherrygrove School in the district. He worked at an early age for his relatives and later went to Alberta working on seismograph crews.
Marvin married Sherrine Hodge on May 3, 1969 in the United Church in Carrot River. The couple moved to various places before they lived in the Stoughton district where they raised their two boys. In 1981 the family moved to the Melville district.
Marvin loved being with his grandchildren and travelling. He also had a love of hummingbirds and enjoyed gardening and flowers.
Marvin was predeceased by his parents, Edward and Rose; in-laws, William and Jessie Hodge (nee Hagen); brothers, Harold, Dennis and Rodger; sister, Marilyn; and nephew, Mark.
He is survived by his wife, Sherrine; son, Michael (Sharlene) and their children, Christopher and Jessica; son, Laurie, and his children, Arden and Devin; brothers and sisters, Eleanor, Ronald, Ronna and Valerie; as well as many nieces, nephews, friends and relatives.
The funeral service was held on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Melville with Pastor Doug Schmirler officiating. The organist, Marilyn Senyk, led in the singing of the hymns. The urn bearers were Christopher and Arden Bender.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society, 2550 – 12th Ave. Regina, Sask., S4P 3X1. Condolences can be sent to the family at:
www.baileysfuneralhome.com
