Larry Bender of Shattuck, OK. was born on May 25, 1944 and left to join the Lord on Friday, May 20, 2022.  Larry grew up and was a resident of Shattuck all his life.  He enjoyed camping, fishing and exploring different lakes looking for fishing lures.  While at Ft. Supply Lake, Larry hooked and reeled in his soul mate, Donna Lovins.  They were joined in marriage on August 26, 1967.

Together Larry and Donna enjoyed camping, fishing, square dancing and growing their many different collections for the next 54 years.  By day Larry worked for the Oklahoma State Highway Department for 33 years, ensuring travelers and commuters were safe on the roads.  By evenings and weekends Larry was an artist.  He created paintings, bird houses, walking canes, fishing lures and carved Emu eggs.

Larry was kind, caring, helpful and never met a stranger.  Larry was a wonderful husband and an excellent father.  He was always involved in his kids activities and believed parenting required lots of laughter and fun.

Larry is survived by his spouse Donna, son John and wife Shirlene of Oklahoma City, OK., daughter Brandi and husband Matthew Hanson of Greenwood, AR., grandson Steven Bender of Oklahoma City, OK., granddaughter Kateland and husband Layton Corum of Council Bluffs, IA., granddaughter Cydney Bryan of Elkhorn, NE., grandson Riddick Bryan of Greenwood, AR., grandson Alec Hanson and partner Misty of Bellevue, NE., grandson Andrew Hanson and partner Grai of Council Bluffs, IA., grandson Michael Hanson of Fairbanks, AK., granddaughter Lexi Hanson of Bellevue, NE. and great grandkids Easton and Aspen Corum of Council Bluffs, IA. and Miley and Nolan Hanson of Bellevue, NE.

Larry is preceded in death by his parents Alvin and Mary Lee Bender and fur babies Lady, Dusty and Miss Kitty.

Memorial donations may be made to Ellis County EMS

c/o Shaw Funeral Home

P.O. Box 276

Vici, OK 73859