Sue Bender

Sue graduated from Jamestown High School in 1964. After graduation, she worked at Blue Cross/Blue Shield, where she established long friendships with her coworkers that lasted throughout her life. She also met her husband, Charles K. Bender in Bemus Point. They were married on Sept. 16th, 1967. Together they moved to Atlanta, Ga., and had two sons: William K Bender and Sean C Bender. They settled in Franklin, Tenn., where Sue worked at Curtis Mathis Television and then at Williamson County Hospital in medical records. However, she was primarily known as a beloved Den Mother and the local soccer mom, hosting events and matches at her house year round, as well as for her loyal friendship, contagious laughter and warm heart.

Sue returned to Jamestown, N.Y., in the fall of 1994, where she worked at Jamestown Radiology until she retired. She was an avid member of the Jamestown Rod and Gun, Thule Lodge, and The Viking Lodge, where she enjoyed her time with many friends both old and knew. She enjoyed the companionship of others, exchanging adventures and stories and could brighten a room with her laughter and smile.

Susan Q. Bender passed away on March 8 2020, at her home in Bemus Point, N.Y. She is survived by her sister, Cynthia LaRusch; her brother, Stephen Quilliam; and her two children: Keith and Sean. She will always be missed, but never forgotten.

There will be a small memorial service held on June 6, 2021, at 1p.m.l at the Vikings Lodge Lake Park, the address is NY-430, Maple Springs, NY 14756.

If you have any questions, please contact Keith Bender at wmkeithbender @yahoo.com