Jacqueline Anne Bender Obituary (1951

Jacqueline Anne Lisee Bender, 68, of Catoosa, Oklahoma passed from this life on Friday, September 27th, 2019 at St. John Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born June 28th, 1951 in Warwick, Rhode Island to the late Alfred J Lisee and the late Beatrice M. Jacques Lisee. Jacqueline greatly enjoyed her career as an Electrical Technician where she later became a esteemed department manager. Her proudest accomplishment was working as a Homemaker where she was an amazing mother and wife. In 1970 Jacqueline married Thomas Francis Bender, the love of her life, with whom she shared over 48 years. Together they raised their family which was their greatest joy. She was a devout Catholic believing in the sanctity of life, especially the lives of the unborn and regularly prayed for the poor souls in purgatory. God was the forefront of her life and she held deep love for His Blessed Mother Mary. She volunteered for many organizations including Birthright of Tulsa and was the Head of Fundraising for many years at Sts. Peter and Paul School. She was a member of Holy Family Cathedral Catholic Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Jacqueline's favorite pastimes were playing board games, eating out, crocheting and RVing with her family. Jacqueline was preceded in death by her beloved husband Thomas Francis Bender, her parents Alfred J and Beatrice M Lisee and grandparents Antonio and Irene Jacques. She is survived by her daughters, Elizabeth (David) Bey and Laura Bender residing in Oklahoma; Sisters, Janet (Kevin) Cambra residing in Florida; Eloise (Art) Kubli residing in Florida, Brother Martin Bender residing in Pennsylvania; and grandchildren, Joseph and Sara Sacco residing in Oregon. She was dearly loved by nieces, nephews and other extended family members and friends.