Charles "Ed" Bender

Charles "Ed" Bender, 75, passed away February 24, 2014 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease, at the Olive Branch Assisted Living Home in Casa Grande. Ed was born a 6th-generation Tucsonan and lived most of his life in Arizona. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Ottawa University and a Master’s Degree from the University of Arizona. He spent many years as an educator, serving the Arizona communities of Sells, Eloy, Sahuarita, Ganado, and Tucson. In semi-retirement he drove a U.S. Mail truck. Ed was an avid woodworker and also
enjoyed golf, horseback riding, crossword puzzles, Sudoku, and reading. He was a very caring and generous man who would help those in need any way he could.
Ed is survived by his wife, Virginia, of Casa Grande; two daughters, Leslie Workman of Casa Grande and Janet Mathews of Tucson; son, Scott of Casa Grande; 10 grandchildren and
eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Gayel and Dorothy, sister Shirley, daughter Debbie, and son Bradley.
Services will be held March 1, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. at The Gardens Chapel, 525 N. Peart Rd. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Hospice Compassus, 1675
E. Monument Plaza Circle, Casa Grande, AZ 85122.
J. Warren Funeral Services, Cole & Maud the Gardens Chapel is in charge of arrangements.