Doris Irene Bender, 90, of Terre Haute passed away on December 6, 2013 at 6:10 a.m. She was born on February 2, 1923 to Virgil Wallace and Texie Marie (Lash) Wallace. Doris was a member of the Breden Memorial United Methodist Church in Terre Haute. She served beside her husband Herbert for 25 years at the Indiana State University Lodge.
Doris is survived by her son Don Bender, and his wife Pam; grandson Matt Bender, and his wife La’el; and siblings Jerry Wallace, Jack Wallace, and Edith Bierbaum as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, and siblings Martha Wallace, Thelma (Betty) Tingley, Virgil Wallace Jr., and JoAnn Radcliff.
Memorial services are scheduled for Saturday, December 14, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Breden Memorial United Methodist Church. Pastor David Deal will be officiating. A luncheon at the church will immediately follow the service. The family has entrusted DeBaun Funeral Homes Springhill Chapel, 85 E Springhill Drive, with making arrangements. In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to the American Cancer Society, Terre Haute Chapter.