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Jason Bender Obituary

JASON PAUL BENDER AUG. 10, 1988 - JULY 10, 2006 Jason 17, of Modesto died Monday at Drs. Medical Center.

Jason was born and raised in Modesto. He was a student and enjoyed riding bikes, hanging out with his friends and the outdoors.

He is survived by his parents; Don Jr. & Barbara Bender; brother, Donnie III Bender; sister, Ashley Bender, all of Modesto. Grand- parents; Paul & Cleta Targos of Oakdale. Donald Sr. & Dorothy Bender of Modesto. Aunts; Stacey Targos of Modesto, Marilyn Targos of Germany, Wendy Schuppert of Indiana; Uncles, Rodney Targos of Germany, Paul Targos of Modesto, Tim Schuppert of Indiana. Cousins; Corey, Joseph, Matthew Targos of Germany, Justin Schuppert of Modesto, Lindsey & JoJo Schuppert of Indiana and many more plus numerous friends. Dogs; Taz & Doja

Visitation from 4pm-9pm Friday at Salas Brothers. Funeral at 1:00pm on Saturday.

You will be missed by all!! We love you Jason www.modbee.com/obituaries

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Published by Modesto Bee from Jul. 14 to Jul. 15, 2006.

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Erica Renaud

August 8, 2006

I am sorry for your loss. I want yall to know that you are in our hearts and prayers.

Shirley Stalllings

July 27, 2006

It appears that when life is broken

by tragedy, God shines through the

breach. This is my prayer for all

of you. Donnie,Barbara,Donnie,Jr,

Ashley and grandparents Donald and

Dot. We love you all.

Mary Jo Anthony & Marilyn Minyard

July 20, 2006

We are very sorry for you loss. May our love and prayers be with you.

Aunt Bonnie Williamson

July 19, 2006

I LOVE ALL OF YOU MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU EVERYNIGHT BARBARA, DONNIE, ASHLEY LITTLE DONNIE.

Micki Washam Stripling

July 17, 2006

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

James, Lisa, TJ, Ceri, Jonah Prior (Westmoreland)

July 17, 2006

To the family of Jason Bender - We are so very sorry for your great loss and pray that God will give you all peace in your hearts.

Jeff Stallings

July 17, 2006

My thoughts and prayers go out to you in this time of grief. May the wonderful memories comfort you at this time. All our love from Georgia.

Jessica Spires

July 17, 2006

Although words cannot heal the pain you are feeling, we are all so sorry for your loss.

Charlotte Chisholm

July 17, 2006

All your cousins miss and love you very much. There will always be a special place in hearts for you. And to your parents, brother and sister we all are here for you.

Benny James

July 15, 2006

May God Be With You!

Don & Janice Schuppert

July 15, 2006

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

The Targos Family

July 15, 2006

We will miss you dearly and we will never forget the memories you have left with us. Our love and prayers will always be present for you!



It breaks our hearts to lose you but you didn't go alone, for part of us went with you the day God called you home.



Rod, Marilyn, Corey, Joseph and Matthew Targos

Pat Secretary

July 15, 2006

Don, Barbara, Donnie and Ashley,

I can only pray for the heartache you must be going through. It seems like just a few years ago that he was a small child at Everett. I will forever remember his beautiful smile. Pat Mayberry, Everett School Secretary

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