Search by Name

Add a Memory

Send Flowers

Make a Donation

Share Obituary

John M. Bondy

About

University of Kansas

FUNERAL HOME

Lady Family Mortuary & Crematory

555 Fair Oaks Ave

Arroyo Grande, California

John Bondy Obituary

Dr. John M. Bondy, 61, of Arroyo Grande, went home to his Savior Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014, with his family at his side at Marian Hospital. For more than 30 years, John was a doctor of Osteopathic Medicine in Sterling and Rock Falls, Ill., Pismo Beach and Paso Robles. His religious devotion led him beyond being an active member of St. Mary's Church in Sterling and St. Patrick's in Arroyo Grande. He dedicated many hours to a bereavement ministry and was an active member of his Bible study and charismatic groups. If not at church John could be found tending to his beautiful garden at home or cheering on the Jayhawks as a Kansas University (KU) alumni. John's compassionate and generous soul affected everyone he met. He always had a smile on his face and great words of wisdom for anyone who needed it. John's presence will now bless his surviving loved ones from Heaven: his wife of 32 years, Teri; their beloved daughters Nicole (28) and Natalie (20); brothers Ray (Chris), Paul and Robert (Jamie); and sisters Rose Booth (Chris), Lea Goldsmith (Jan) and Geralyn Bergquist (Carlisle). His father, Earl and mother, Irene, both of Salina, Kan., precede him in death. The recitation of the rosary will be at 9:30 a.m., followed by the celebration of a Mass at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014, at St. Patrick's Church, 501 Fair Oaks in Arroyo Grande, followed by a reception at the church hall. Donations can be sent to the Bereavement Ministry, St. Patrick's Church, P.O. Box 860, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. Lady Family Mortuary 489-4717 Arroyo Grande

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by San Luis Obispo County Tribune on Feb. 1, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for John Bondy

Sponsored by In Loving Memory, John's brothers and sisters.

13 Entries

Guy Aquilino

June 7, 2024

John was a classmate of mine from medical school in Kansas City. What a great guy! So cheerful and friendly! RIP John.

Julia Taylor

June 4, 2017

''ANGEL'S IN HEAVEN, DIRECT MY PATH'' For 3 years I saw many specialists in Urology (including MAYO Clinic) throughout the U.S. who attempted to diagnose my illness without success. Holy Spirit sent me a message to look close to home to fulfill my need. Within a short time span, I spoke to a friend of mine from Sterling area, who recommended Dr. Bondy. Upon consult, Dr.John immediatly knew that I had a disease called Interstitial Cystitis, a painful bladder disease. Although there is not a cure for this disease, over many following months, Dr. Bondy researched to get me the proper medications & treatments. He gave up so much of his time to give me the VERY BEST CARE POSSIBLE. EVERY TIME I left his office or spoke with him on the phone, he would remind me to recite this phrase often...."Angels in Heaven, Direct my path", so I asked him to write it down on his blue script pad. I still carry his note with me as it brings comfort and have made copies for other folks. Every time I recite it, I thank GOD for Dr. Bondy's devotion, love, patience, support, and compassionate perseverence. He graced this Earth with his Soul to Soul connection to other humans and to The Spiritual Kingdom. In all my 65 years of life, I was SO BLESSED to meet and be in his presence as he is ONE OF A KIND & when on Earth, he was closer to GOD than anyone else I have met. When he moved to California, I was so delighted for he and his family as this move is what he always wanted, but selfishly, I was very upset to lose him as my doctor. I am certain that everyone who met him felt the same way.....To know him is to love him. Making me smile, knowing with certainty he is where he deserves to be, sitting at the right hand of the FATHER.
''ANGELS'S IN HEAVEN, DIRECT MY PATH''

May 31, 2016

When Dr. Bondy was practicing in Paso Robles, he helped my back when no one else could. We had some wonderful discussions on religion and I remember him fondly.

Natalie Bondy

February 18, 2015

There are absolutely no words to describe how much I miss him. He was my #1 fan, my best friend, my king, my Daddy. The bond that him and I shared was undeniably strong! He was always there when I needed him most. He was my rock and it is very hard to not have him here physically. But because of him I got my life back on the right track. I don't know if he never knew this but I am very proud to be his daughter! I love and miss you Daddy! RIP

-Daddy's Little Fish

How you can show support

Notify Me

Get email updates whenever changes are made.

Send flowers

Consider sending flowers.

Add photos

Share their life with photo memories.

Plant trees

Honor them by planting trees in their memory.

Donate in Memory

Make a donation in memory of your loved one.

Share this page

Invite other friends and family to visit the page.

Greg Bieberly

February 17, 2014

When I knew John in high school, he had already decided he wanted to be a doctor. When I saw him after he was accepted at Osteopathic school, he joked that the students wore tee shirts that read "Dr. Marcus Welby, D.O.".

He will be remembered as a great person from a great family.

Katie Gunzelman-Bauman

February 5, 2014

John was a classmate as far back as middle school and high school in Salina. He was always a fun person to be around. John will be missed.

LEONARD SCHMITZ

February 3, 2014

I WENT TO HIGH SCHOOL & KU WITH JOHN. HE WAS A GREAT GUY FROM A GREAT FAMILY. MY CONDOLENCES. I WILL KEEP HIM & HIS FAMILY IN MY PRAYERS

Larry Berry

February 3, 2014

John was also a classmate of mine starting in junior high and going through high school. We also played summer baseball together. A very mild and easy going individual. Our sincerest sympathy to his family and friends.

Mary McMurrer

February 3, 2014

I have only good memories of John from high school, and can see him smiling just like the posted photo. He was always kind. His gentle spirit will not be forgotten.

Jim Brown

February 2, 2014

I too was a classmate of John at Sacred Heart High School in Salina. My sincerest condolences to family and many friends.

Susan Cannon

February 2, 2014

I went to high school with John and have fond memories of him. I am sorry for his family's loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Trina Chen Yin

February 1, 2014

I met Dr. Bondy at Arroyo Grande Hospital where I used to work and he always seemed kind and cared about his patients. He also helped me when I hurt my back. My prayers to his family.

Susan Gray

February 1, 2014

I only know DR. Bondy for a short time. He was a lovely human and very spiritual. Not only did he want to heal your physical body, he wanted to touch the your soul. Most the time when I went into the room he had been with a patient, the table paper was written on. The paper would have pictures of the body, both physical and spiritual.he was dedicated to both. Can't say that about most doctors or anyone I know. I will miss his kind soul.

Showing 1 - 13 of 13 results