Forrest Clare Bender

1930 - 2018

Forrest Clare Bender

1930 - 2018

BORN

1930

DIED

2018

Forrest Bender Obituary

Published by Beeler-Gores Funeral Home on May 28, 2018.
Forrest was born on September 27, 1930 and passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2018. Forrest was a resident of Middleville, Michigan at the time of passing. Clare honorably served his country as a mechanic in the United States Air Force and was stationed in England, joined by Helen upon their marriage. Clare's family will receive friends Wednesday, May 30 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM and Thursday, May 31 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at the Beeler-Gores Funeral Home where his funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 AM, Reverend David McBride officiating. A private burial will take place in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Muscular Dystrophy Association or Spectrum Hospice will be appreciated.

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Tammy Zylstra

May 29, 2018

Clare will forever be in my heart. Whenever I think of him it will be with a bit of laughter. His humor was priceless and he will be missed. A huge thank you to his family for sharing both Clare and Helen with us.

Robert and Jessie Reid

May 28, 2018

Our prayers and thoughts are with the family of Clare Bender. Now he is reunited with his wife, Helen, parents and grandparents. No more suffering with pain. Now joyous moments with the Saviour, Jesus.

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Kennetj Bender

May 28, 2018

I have nothing but good memories of my "big brother" ever since I knew that he was my brother. Early memories of living on the farm, his going off to and returning from military service, helping him at his service station, when we were home from mission service (while in MI we stayed with him and Helen), & whenever we were together after those days. We always enjoyed our time together as brothers. So glad we also had that bond in the Lord, as we were also "brothers in Christ." Soon we will be together again, as we gather around our Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ.

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