Beverly Cross Bender of Sun Lakes, Arizona, died Nov. 19, 2016. Born in Upstate New York on Oct. 19, 1922, Beverly spent most of her life in Fayetteville with her husband of 71 years, Robert F. Bender.
Beverly enjoyed working for the East Syracuse Minoa School District, sewing, cooking, and dancing with the Sullivan Squares.
After her husband’s retirement from the Fayetteville Manlius School District, Beverly and Robert enjoyed traveling around the country before settling in Sun Lakes, AZ. While there, Beverly enjoyed volunteering for the Chandler Hospital and visiting with family and friends.
She is survived by Robert, four children: Susan Bennett, Carol Bender, Donna (Arthur) Meyers, Douglas Bender, nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Donations in her name may be made to the Sun Lakes United Church of Christ 25635 S. Country Club Drive, Sun Lakes, AZ 85258 or Hospice of the Valley 1510 E. Flower Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85014.  No services are planned at this time.