Susan Marie Bender

Susan was born on March 1, 1947 in Toledo, OH and died July 4, 2021 at home in Prescott Valley after more than a three year battle with ovarian cancer.  She is predeceased by her mother, Catherine Scharf Hubbard Old and her father, Robert Hubbard.  She is survived by her husband, Clayton Bender; her children, Steven Pitzen, Amy Suto and Jenifer Place; one sister, Judith Krueger Mayfield; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Her career as a Skilled Nursing Facility Administrator started in Ohio in the mid 80’s and continued for almost 30years at various homes in Arizona.  For the past twelve years, even in retirement, she chaired the State of Arizona (AIT) Administrator in Training committee. Her passion for singing lead to her joyous eight year involvement with Song of the Pines chorus, recently renamed Positively A Cappella, and has served as the group’s Treasurer. Susan’s Celebration of Life Party will be held at Prescott United Methodist Church, Saturday, July 24, 2021 at 11 AM. 
The family has requested donations be made to Kindred Hospice 3107 Clearwater Dr. Ste B, Prescott, AZ 86305.