Steve Bender, 62

Steve Bender, 62, passed away unexpectedly Monday, Sept. 14, 2009, at his home in Bonners Ferry.

A Celebration of Life Gathering  will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at Bonners Ferry Fire Hall with a reception following at Nancy and Louie Maggi home at 6923 LaBrosse Hill Road.

A complete obituary will follow.

The family suggests memorials be made to Bonners Ferry Smoke Eaters.

Family and friends may sign Steve’s book www.bonnersferryfuneralhome.com. Bonners Ferry Funeral Home handled arrangements.