Bender, Victor “Vic” Michael
Victor “Vic” Michael Bender
Victor “Vic” Michael Bender passed away peacefully at St. Joseph Hospital in Estevan, SK on Tuesday, September 20th, 2022 at the age of 64 years. Victor was born June 1st, 1958 in Woodstock, ON and grew up in the Tavistock, Holstien and Chepstow areas, helping with chores along with his 6 siblings until Arthur and Jean and the family, as well as Jean’s brother Norm, moved to Saskatchewan in 1974. The family settled in Arcola where Victor met Cathy Haddow and they were married in 1983. They have a daughter and a son, as well as 5 grandchildren.
Victor was a long haul truck driver for most of his working career, travelling thru Canada as well as in to the USA. Victor loved driving and took pride in his semi, even removing his shoes and putting on moccasins to keep his truck clean. Victor loved to ride motorcycles and created many memories and friends on his travels. Back injuries from years of trucking caused him to retire and lead a more sedentary life.
He was predeceased by his parents, Arthur and Jean (née: Roe) Bender; brothers-in-law: Benjamin Amosah, Alain (Zeke) Sauve and Keith Tatum; great-nephews, Terell and Deon Amosah; uncles, Stuart Bender and Norman Roe; many aunts and uncles; and grandparents: Rachel and Ervin Bender, and Wilfred and Ida May Roe. Victor will be lovingly remember by his children, Michelle and Stuart (Robyn); his grandchildren; brothers and sisters: Terry (Edith) Bender, Brenda Bender, Susan (Richard) McKennitt, Patricia Parent, Doug (Janet) Bender and Jacqueline Tatum; many nieces and nephews; as well as special friends: Jack and Ona Smith, and Dave and Linda Powell.
The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, September 29th, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. in Moose Jaw Funeral Home with a viewing from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Pastor Marvin Seaborg will officiate and interment will take place at Hillcrest Cemetery in Avonlea, SK. Those not able to attend may view the service virtually by going to www.moosejawfuneralhome.com/webcast/. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Vic’s name may be made to The Lung Association of Saskatchewan, 1231 8th Street East, Saskatoon, SK, S7H 0S5. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Cara Ashworth – Intern Funeral Director 306-693-4550
We are sorry to hear the sad news of nephew Vic’s passing. As part of the family in Ontario we sorrow and grieve along with all of you, our Family in the West. We all loved Vic and our hearts are broken.
Over his life time he was best know to us as a long haul truck driver for Bender Transport. Following Vic’s retirement he did a trip to Ontario to visit relatives. I remember so well spending one day with Vic, driving around visiting sites where he had grown up. We also had time to talk, sharing memories that I will never forget. Thank God, Vic is now free from the back pain, and no longer fighting for breath. We trust he has perfect Peace and Rest in Jesus. Uncle LaRoyd & Aunt Lynne Bender.
Thankyou Auntie,
Vic loved you all, cherished his time with you on his visits, Love Sus
condolences to the bender family very sorry to here victor passed lots of good memories Vic taking me snowmobiling for my first time on a snowmobile he was my hero after that i was 11 years old he told me trucking trans canada highway in winter he was not scared of anything 64 was way to young enjoy heaven take the bike for a long ride victor rest in peace wayne roe karen mcewen woodstock ont
Thanks Karen, victor will be giggling when he sees this , Thankyou for thinking of us all,
Love Vics, Family
Our condolences to the Bender family for Vic’s passing. We always appreciated that Vic would drive his mother, Jean to Ontario regularly to visit family here. Even with his bad back he knew how important it was to her. Thank you Vic and rest in peace.