Ryan is survived by his Father (who Ryan called “Pa”) Albert Eugene Bender, Mother Joyce Elaine Bender, his Older Brother Christopher James Montgomery Bender, his aunt Royce Ann Knight, aunt Terri Denise Fleming, Debra Lynn Montgomery, his Uncle Robert “Bobby” Bender, his Godmother Roxanne Borders, various other aunts, uncles and cousins. Ryan had always had a very special place his heart for his cousin Chad Fleming who Ryan thought hung the stars in the sky and the moon. Ryan’s love of art, of movies, peace and love will never be forgotten
Ryan Tylor Bender “Tylor Ryan” to his Mother, “Smurf” to his Big Brother went home to the Lord our God on January 8, 2016. Ryan was an accomplished artist; he loved movies, music, his Denver Broncos and comic books. He was very proud of his Bright Red Ford Mustang. Ryan knew no enemy, he knew no conflict and he was always filled with peace, love and an artisan’s soul.
The family is asking that all donations be made to the National Kidney Foundation.