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BORN
1976
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2009
Ryan Bender Obituary
On Oct. 13, 2002, he was married to Randi Diane Karr in Summersville, MO.
Mr. Bender was program director for KDY radio station, operations manager for Ozark Radio Network, and a radio DJ under the name of "Ryan Roberts."
He was a member of the Optimist Club, Kiwanis Club and was involved in many community projects. Mr. Bender was a NASCAR and Seattle Sea Hawks fan.
He is survived by his wife, Randi Bender; his unborn daughter, Shelbie Samantha Bender; his mother, Darlene Bender; two sisters, Candace Bender Box (Brandon) and Ashley Kittrell (K.C.); his grandmother, Eleanor Bender of Lodi, CA; his aunt, Shirley Kemp (Bill) of Galt, CA; his uncle, Jim Bender (Kathy) of Lodi, CA; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
His father, Robert Arthur Bender of Lodi, CA, preceded him in death in 1992.
Funeral services for Ryan Bender will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, at Faith Assembly of God Church in West Plains, MO under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
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DEBORAH CRAIG
October 10, 2009
IM REALLY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS AND MY PRAYERS ARE WITH HIS FAMILY,AND MY CONDOLENCES ARE WITH ALL OF YOU THAT MISS HIM SO MUCH BUT HE WILL ALWAYS BE IN YOUR HEART
Cathy Noyes
October 7, 2009
Bob and I were saddened to hear of Ryan's passing. Please know you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
October 7, 2009
Deepest condolences to Randi and your family. I know this s a tremendous loss for you. You were his world.
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