Background
Bender, Bill was born on January 5, 1919 in El Segundo, California, United States. Son of Joseph Edward and Pauline (Beck) Bender.
Bender, Bill was born on January 5, 1919 in El Segundo, California, United States. Son of Joseph Edward and Pauline (Beck) Bender.
Graduated from the high school, El Segundo.
Freelance western artist,, since 1948. Director Death Valley (California) Art Show, 1953-1973. Artist United States Air Force, Vietnam, Thailand, Taiwan, 1963, United States Navy, Pensacola, Florida, 1966.
(The Great Southern California Desert: A mecca for all man...)
Life member Cowboy Hall of Fame, Living Desert Museum, Mountain Oyster Club, Westerners (Los Angeles, San Diego, San Dimas, California), Death Valley 49ers (honorary board directors 1980).
Married Helen Lerma, December 22, 1957.