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Wayne Bender Obituary

Rev. Wayne R. Bender

August 14, 1919 - October 30, 2012

SALEM - 93 Born to Albert and Ruth Bender in Scottsbluff, Nebraska on August 14, 1919. Wayne served in the Army in WWII before getting his Bachelors of Divinity and serving as a minister for over 40 years. In 1940 Wayne married Athie Edgar. Together they had two sons, Calvin of Salem, OR and Valdin of Gresham, OR.

A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, November 11, 2012 at 3:00pm at Oak Park Community Church 2990 Lancaster Dr. NE Salem. Arrangements made by Howell Edwards Doerksen Funeral Directors.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Statesman Journal on Nov. 7, 2012.

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Caroline Sweeter

November 9, 2012

My favorite pastor I adored him and your family we have many memories together.. We can wait until our chain will be joined again in heaven...

Theresa Hawkins

November 9, 2012

I will always remember Mr.Wayne. Thank you Cal, Helen and Val for sharing him with us! I will always treasure the memories we made. May the lord bless you and your family abundantly!

Gail Rushlo

November 8, 2012

Wayne was a special guy. He made you laugh. Going to miss him

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