Wayne was predeceased by his wife, of 39 years, Isabelle; parents, Rubin and Gladys Olson; brother, Russel and numerous bother-in-laws and sisters-in-laws. He will be greatly missed by his family, Doug (Diane) Bender of Newgate, BC and children, Dana and Pat and their children, Taya and Layne; Dacy (Chris) and Dacy’s daughters, Callie and Lexie; Gary (Wanda) Bender of Prince Albert, SK and their children, Chris (Ronnie) and their daughter, Mackenzie; Regan and son Jude and Curtis; Dale (Roberta) Bender of Calgary, AB and their family, Jen and her sons, Tysen and Rylan, Shane, Scott and Jeffrey; Gerald (Bev) Bender of Calgary, AB and Gerald’s children, Brandon and Robin; Cindy (Raymond) Ruckaber of Weyburn, SK and their children, Brent (Desiree) and their children, Jovi, Roenick, Reese and Eva, Raelene (Jon Neuberger); sisters, Donna Ebenal of Davidson, SK, Myrna Wagner of Saskatoon, SK and Ardis (Rock) Beaton of Yorkton, SK; brother Roger of Regina, SK; 1 brother in law and 4 sisters in law as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Wayne was born October 9, 1939 and grew up on a farm 2 miles north of Hume, SK, where he attended school and later went to Weyburn Collegiate High School. Wayne met his wife Isabelle while he was working at Dries Brothers and they married July 16, 1966. Wayne was blessed with the birth of his daughter later that year. In 1968, Wayne started a job at Dominion Fruit (Western Groceries) where he worked until his retirement.
In retirement, Wayne enjoyed gardening with Isabelle, visiting family and friends. He was a member of the Elk’s Club for several years. Wayne had a passion for journaling in his diaries, which he faithfully did for many years. Wayne loved sports and his great pastime was to watch and follow his teams. He loved to watch the Yankees, the Maple Leafs and the Riders. Wayne never gave up on his teams especially the Green and White. In his later years Wayne became a movie buff and he especially enjoyed the old Westerns of the 50’s and 60’s era.
The family would like to thank the Parkway Lodge and their staff for making Wayne comfortable during the past seven years. Wayne was proud to call it home and enjoyed the people who resided at the lodge.
Those wishing to express their sympathy may make donations in memory of Wayne to the Canadian Kidney Foundations or to the Canadian Diabetes Association.
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