Beth Ann Bendel

I went to Clairemont Christian School with Beth from 4th-10th grade and 11th grade at Santa Fe Christian in Solana Beach. I left California before my senior year started relocating to Virginia going to Emmanuel Christian School.

I have many fond memories of Beth, oddly enough I was just telling my wife the other day how I remembered playing BattleStar Galactic on the jungle gym during recess with many of my elementary friends, Beth being one of them. For that reason I decided to google some of those old friends and today I came across Beth´s Obituary, my deepest and most sincere thoughts and prayers go out to the Bendel, Hansen and Dunteman family. Beth was so much fun growing up, always happy and smiling. I remember the school "Lock-ins", the trips to (UTC) University Town Center to go Ice Skating, and helping her in computer class. And not to forget her and her brother Danny got the desired "Most likely to ..." awards. Best dressed, nicest smile... while I got the "Most athletic in class" and "Most likely to drive a teacher insane"

I never knew her family but I did know Aaron and her brother Danny. I know Beth had a deep love and devotion for her lord and savior Jesus Christ as she demonstrated that during the years I knew her and as cliché as it may sound "She Is Home". This I know... as I read the obituary my spirit leapt inside and I began to cry tears of joy for her.
God Bless....

Rachel, my heart goes out to you and your sister, and family as you go through the process of saying goodbye to the powerhouse that was your mom. She was my very best friend, roommate and cohort for trouble, for many years in the mid' 90's. She was the first person I told when I was pregnant, when we were neighbors, and after my divorce, you both moved into my house in SD. She will always be remembered and loved by anyone who was lucky to know her. She had a smile that lit every room, and her heart loved fiercely. She was talented, smart, funny and had a way of always seeing the bright side to life. And man could she through a party!
I'm sorry that you now have to navigate without her and your dad. Their fire still lives within you and your boys, they are always with you. I hope you're able to find peace and that you have the support of those around you. Saying prayers for comfort and healing hearts.