Gary Ray Bender Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on April 27, 2026 we had to say goodbye to Gary Ray Bender in Brush Prairie, Washington. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Gary Ray Bender or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Ronald Bender (Janet) of Sun City, AZ and Carol Potter Bender; his wife Julie Hendrickson of Brush Prairie, WA.; his children, Cherie-Lynne Webb (Michael) of Pasco, WA, Raymond Bender (Jolene) of Watertown, SD, Tiffany Bender of Palmer, AK, Kathleen Koskiniemi (Erik) of Brush Prairie, WA, Stephany Redinger of Watertown, SD and Kimberly Bender of Ranchester, WY; his brother Curtis Bender (Mary) of Severance, CO; his former wife Renee Bender; his son Brian Bender; and his stepdaughter Dusti Heflin. He was also cherished by 34 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren; Julie's children.