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Obituary: Bendele, Charla

BENDELE, Charla (Age 78) Charla “Charlie” Bendele danced home to be with Jesus on June 3, 2013.

Charla was 78 years young.

She was the daughter of Roy and Vern Derr.

Charla lived in Spokane where she graduated from Rogers High School.

She is survived by her husband of 35 years Lenwood Bendele whom she loved life with.

Charla is also survived by her children, Karen Jackson, Ron (Kath) Jackson, David (Donna) Douglas; adopted children, Emer Simpson and Ron Ungari as well as; three stepchildren Grace Straight and Cliff and Jerry Douglas; 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Charla loved to travel and live life to its fullest with her best friend and husband Lenwood.

Charla loved to joke and treasured her time spent with family, extended family and friends.

She will be remembered forever for her smile, laughter, jokes and the Macarena.

Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, June 12th at 2 p.m. at Valley Nazarene Church, 15515 E. 20th Ave, Spokane Valley.

Family request donations are made to Horizon Hospice.

Community Cremation & Funeral Spokane Valley 13127 E. Sprague Ave. Spokane Valley, WA 99216 (509)926-2020 www.communitycremationandfuneral.com