Birth date: Aug 23, 1919 Death date: Mar 21, 2011
Ellen Marie Bender, 91, of Ames, died Monday, March 21, 2011, at Israel Family Hospice House in Ames. A gathering of friends and family will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 23, at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care, with a s Read Obituary
Grandma we love you very much and will always carry you in our hearts. we will miss you during the family get togethers,but will always have you there in spirit. You are a wonderful giving person. I will never forget you and will always cherish your recipes you taught me so much in the kitchen. Love you and miss you!!!
Grandma, I will always remember your kind-heart, sincerity and loving nature. I will especially cherish the fond memories I have of time spent together during the holidays and during our travel out west to Banff National Park. You were the best grandma anyone could ask for. I love you and will miss you dearly.
I'm happy to be able to have called Marie my friend. I loved her dearly and will miss her greatly. God blessed us by letting us have her in our lives.She lives on in each heart she touched.
Thank you Mrs. B. for being my friend all these years. I will always treasure the wonderful memories...the giggles, the tears, and our talks. You demonstrated grace and dignity even when faced with extreme adversity...you never complained and your twinkly blue eyes always lit up when I walked in...You are the most selfless, loyal person I know. I love you dearly and will miss you...especially on Aug. 23rd. I would not trade the time we spent together this past year for anything. It was truly an honor to be your friend. I miss you my dear, dear friend.
i will allways remember the vist to your house with rose and your smile
We miss you Grandma, your sweet unselfish ways, kind heart & impish giggle. You always freely gave of yourself to your children, grandchildren just all of us. When we think of you now, smiles will be on our faces and wonderful memories will always come to mind.
