Mavis Bender (nee Colenutt) March 13, 1937 - January 25, 2012 aged 74 years, was born in Caron, SK. Mavis graduated from Kelsey in Saskatoon as a Certified Nursing Assistant in 1956, following that she went to work at Neudorf Union hospital, she worked until Leslie Ann was born, she continued to work until the hospital was closed at which time she stayed at home and tended to her family. The family then moved to Melville in the late 60's of which she worked at the hospital in Melville. Mavis was compassionate, caring and had a matter of fact attitude. She enjoyed reading, playing bingo, curling, she was interested in what her grandchildren were doing be it hockey, volleyball, rodeo, roping, barrel racing, gymkana, baseball or what have you. She leaves to mourn her passing her husband; Les of 54 years, her six children; Leslie Ann (Dale Klink) Shelbey and Mark, Kim (Cathy) Alex and Nicole, Perry (Linda) Ryan, Gina, Eric (Chantel), Jeremy and Dianna, Gayle (Murray), Brian (Sandi) Kelsey and Karlee brothers, Marvin Colenutt (Jeanne), Bruce Colenutt (Helen), Betty Ann Hennenfent (Roy) sister in law, Joyce (Cam McIntyre), numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents, Edgar and Birdie (nee Hurst) as well as her brother, Garry and sister, Bev. A Graveside service was held at the Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Neudorf, SK. Friends so wishing may make memorial donations to, Zion Heritage Fund as token of remembrance of Mavis. Letters of condolence may be left, by visiting Wolkowski.ca
