Pauline Rae Bender was born on Sept. 13, 1926, to Nez and Debbie DuCharme and passed away peacefully with her family by her side on August 16, 2022 of natural causes. After graduating from Lincoln High School, she went on to dance at the USO for the troops where she met her future husband, Bob Bender. They enjoyed many years together and were long time members of Fircrest Golf Club where they had many friends.

Pauline is survived by her sons Bob Bender (Nancy) and Mark Bender (Terry); Grandchildren Brook Bender (Casey); Hailey Dawson (Dave); Katie Pardee (Danny); Bryan Bender (Amanda); Great Grandchildren Chloe and Beau Bender; Chase, Lance, Reese & Rio Dawson; Amelia and Logan Pardee; and Brody and Brighton Bender. She was preceded in death by her husband Bob, daughter Diane Marie, son Daniel, her parents Nez and Debbie DuCharme, her brother Bud DuCharme, and her sister Jackie Morgan.

At her request, there will be no service. Rest In Peace, Mom and Grandma. We all love you forever.