Lavina Mayer Bender

Gospel Herald - Volume 71, Number 21 - May 23, 1978 - pages 425,426 Bender, Lavina, daughter of Christian L. and Leah (Moyer) Erb, was born in East Zorra Twp., Ont., Mar. 6, 1902; died at Stratford General Hospital, Stratford, Ont., May 1, 1978; aged 76 y. In 1921, she was married to Peter Z. Bender, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Howard, Donald, and Merlin), 3 daughters (Florence - Mrs. Earl Schlegel, Audrey - Mrs. Daniel Wagler, and Isabel - Mrs. Vernon Rudy), 39 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and 3 brothers (Curtis, Elton, and Lloyd). She was preceded in death by one brother and 3 sisters. She was a member of the Tavistock Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the East Zorra Mennonite Church on May 3, in charge of Wilmer Martin; interment in East Zorra 16th Line Cemetery.

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