Karen Lee Bender
August 13, 1943 ~ February 20, 2023
Karen Lee Bender, 79, Systems Analyst, most loved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023. In eternity, she now joins Jim, her husband of 56 years. Karen was a living example of caring for others. The joy of her life was her 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. We cherish all of the memories created and will miss her dearly. The family would like to express their heart-felt gratitude to Karen’s caretakers these past 2 years.
Funeral Service will be at 10:00 am, Monday, February 27, 2023, at Downing & Lahey East Mortuary.
Karen is preceded in death by her husband, Jim Bender; mother and step-father, Florence and Russell Perry; brother, Larry Baker; and step-brother Danny (Joyce) Perry. Karen is survived by her brother, Jimmy (Donna) Baker; daughters, Shelly Bender and Brenda (Greg) Benning both of Wichita, KS; grandchildren, Taylor (A-jai) Resendez, Craig (Rachel) Benning, Evan (Casey) Benning, Lauren (Brian) Carrillo, Logan Benning and Drue Benning; great-grandchildren, Avery, Cooper, Parker, Conner, Molly, Addison, Benjamin and Desmond. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with the Alzheimer’s Association, Central & Western Kansas,1820 E. Douglas Ave., Wichita, KS 67214.
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Karen was a friend and co-worker for many years. We had a lot of good times working together. She had a great sense of humor and was loved by those who worked closely with her.
Karen was the kindest, most loving person I have known. She was was a joy to work with and will be missed.
Not many things in life are harder than loosing someone we love, Jehovah God promises to help us cope during such difficult times. 1Peter 5:7 says “while you throw all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you.” Jehovah God provides us a beautiful hope at John 5:28,29 where it speaks of a “resurrection” Im so sorry for your loss. Please take comfort from God’s word.