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Peggy Bender Obituary
57 years old, of Indianapolis, IN, went to be with her Heavenly Father on November 11, 2015, surrounded by her loving family, after a valiant 8-year battle with cancer. Peggy was a lifelong educator, teaching special needs students in Florida, and at a variety of Lawrence Township schools during her 30+-year career. She was an active member of Spirit of Joy and new member of Carmel Lutheran Church, and a multiple-year participant in the Race for the Cure. Peggy's special gift was helping others - including supporting others with advice and support in their personal fights against breast cancer. Her personal credo and word of encouragement to all was FROG (Fully/Forever Relying on God).
Peggy is survived by her loving husband, Walter Bender, Jr.; children, Walter Bender III, Wayne Bender, and Wesley Bender; mother, Annie Laurie (Eilar) Lindley; siblings, Laurie Serak (John), Penny Billheimer (John), Michael Lindley, and Lisa Harper (Kevin); many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and sisters- and brothers-in-love; along with many special friends, students, and colleagues. She was preceded in death by her father, Donald W. Lindley.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Peggy Bender Memorial Scholarship fund, McKenzie Center for Innovation and Technology (MCIT), 7250 E 75th St, Indianapolis, IN 46256; the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF); or, the Humane Society of Indianapolis.
Family and Friends may gather for calling and visitation from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Saturday, November 14, 2015 at the McKenzie Center, 7250 E 75th St, Indianapolis, IN 46256; visitation on Sunday, November 15, 2015 from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Carmel Lutheran Church 4850 E Main St, Carmel, IN 46033, with Celebration of Life following at 2:00 p.m. Please sign Peggy's guestbook and share memories at www.flannerbuchanan.com.
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rachel newman
April 25, 2016
I will miss her and how great she was. my sister and i were very close to her. We always talked to her when we were out walking. The family has a new dog now. I am praying for the family and will make their day to cheer them up.
rachel newman
April 25, 2016
I knew her very well and she was my neighbor friend. I did fundraisers with her. I always said hi to her while on a walk. I will miss her, my family and i were very close. She always made me smile and laugh. They have a new dog now.
Amy McClelland
November 17, 2015
What an incredible blessing it was to know Peggy and to work with her! She taught me so much about special needs children and about life. I will always respect her faith, her knowledge, and her ability to see people for who they are. Peggy's friendship and wisdom enriched my life and that of so many. God has a special place for this amazing woman.
Roy & Kelly Higgins
November 16, 2015
Walt,
To you, all of your children and the rest of the family, we send our heart felt thoughts and prayers at this time. Peggy was a wonderful person that will be missed by many. Peggy RIP.
Bev Peaslee
November 15, 2015
The Peaslee families' thoughts and prayers are with you all as you go through this difficult time. Know that she is in tender, loving hands.
Josephine Lawrence
November 15, 2015
I never met Mrs. Bender, but my daughter worked with her and tells me she was a wonderful co-worker. She made a person feel as she had known them for year. She was also well-respected by everyone at Lawrence Township Schools. My daughter also noted that her attitude was always positive. I know her loss will be felt, not only by her family but by her colleagues, peers and the students she served. Good night, Brave Mrs. Bender
November 15, 2015
To the Lindley Family,
We were so saddened to hear of Peggy's passing. Please accept our sincere sympathy--the Revalee Family
Sharon Sommerville
November 14, 2015
I never met Peggy but she reached out to me and supported me when I was diagnosed with Cancer. She was such a blessing to me. I feel privileged to have been touched by her kind spirit.
Shannon Hanson
November 14, 2015
It was a true honor to have known Peggy! She is a very special lady who always blessed everyone with her presence & kind words . I will never forget her warm, caring positive words of encouragement. From day 1 of meeting Peggy, she welcomed me with her kindness! Always shared positive & heart felt advice! A beautiful intelligent caring & fun loving woman of God! A TRUE BLESSING!
F.R.O.G.
Peace, Loved, & NEVER Forgotten!
David Lagomarcino
November 14, 2015
So sorry to hear of your loss of Peggy. We will pray for your family and Peggy's soul.
November 14, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of the Bender and Lindley family. She was truly a special person, loved and admired by many, touching many lives. Love Chuck and Sonja Durkee
Patrick Jones
November 14, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Bender Family. Patrick and Sarah Jones
November 14, 2015
Our condolences to the Bender family
from cousins Rosemary Sayre, Joy Constantino and Buford Yockey. In memory
of your loving wife and mother
Kimberly Corman
November 13, 2015
Amazing lady...
Love her always,
Kimberly
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