Michael Bending Obituary

Joker, you will be missed by all that knew you. I am glad we got to share #74. Riding high in the sky....I will listen for your muffler thunder. "Rebel" Ruthi Limper

My Deepest sympathy to Michael's(JOKER)family,He was a GREAT person and will truly missed by all that knew him! Thanks Mike for your friendship!
Ride on brother!

Joker thanks for the memmories and all
you did for SWANA, our deepest sympathy
to your Friends and Family.All our
thoughts and prays

roll on brother thanks for the good times and even the bad. sympathy to family peace and love

Our Deepest sympathy to the Bending family.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Our deepest sympathy to the Bending family.

Our deepest sympathy to Michaels' family...He will be missed.

Michael "Joker" was our dear friend, and a friend of many who loved him very much.I will miss his hugs and his humor..Our deepest sympathy to his all of his family.. RIP: Our Friend

My first real memory of Mike was in 1999, at a Toys for Tots By-laws Committee meeting held at Ryan's. When we were leaving he stopped me and introduced me to "Missy." I didn't realize at the time how many guys actually name their bikes!
May you find comfort and solace in your friends and also in the following poem:
Do not stand at my gave and weep; I am not there, I do not sleep. I am the thousands winds that blow; I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on the ripened grain; I am the gentle autumn's rain.
When you awaken in the mornings hush, I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry; I am not there. I did not die.
(Anon)

Our love and Prayers are with you all.

Mike was my cousin and I have wonderful memories as kids and hanging out even when we became adults. He was always so nice to me and he was always fun to be around. I will remember him smiling. He will be missed by all who knew him. My deepest sympathy to his family.