Obituary of Linda Jean Bender

Passed away unexpectedly at the age of 64 on Saturday, November 18, 2017 with her husband at her side.

She is survived by her husband Doug Jones, daughter Ananda Emch, father Urie Bender, sister Ruth Ann Scott, nieces Stephanie, Andrea (husband Charles and son Charlie) and Christa (sons Austin and Johnny) and Stepson/daughters Daniel, Christine, Jennifer, and Jaime, as well as her grandchildren Bryce, Drew, Austin, Hudson, Madison, and Cole.

Predeceased by her Mother Dorothy Bender, Sister Mary Jane Bender, and former husband Larry Emch and her son Loren.

Linda dedicated herself to her community through her house church, the Canadian Mental Health Association and Reception House in her role as a community nurse, and member of the community. She worked on many committees to improve services including her work on the Waterloo Region Suicide Prevention Council. She has been devoted and loving to her family and a dedicated mother to her daughter Ananda. 

Friends are encouraged to share their memories of Linda with her family during visitation at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Thursday, November 23, 2017 from 6:30 – 8:30 P.M. and Friday, November 24, from 6:30 – 8:30 P.M. The funeral service will be held at Rockway Mennonite Church, 47 Onward Ave Kitchener on Saturday, November 25 at 11 A.M. Reception to follow in the church hall.  Cremation and interment will take place at a later date.

Condolences for the family and donations can be made to The Working Centre or The Reception House and arranged through the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.