NOVA JEAN BONAVENTURA

NOVA JEAN BONAVENTURA (Age 90)  
Nova Jean Bonaventura, a resident of Cary, NC, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2014 after a period of declining health. She was the daughter of the late Willard and Lura Peek of Shelby, North Carolina and was preceded in death by her beloved husband, "Bonny", Charles M. Bonaventura; sister, Pearl Graber and brother, Rev. Don Peek. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, James and Nancy Peek of Cary NC. A child of the Great Depression, Nova contributed to the World War II war effort as a "Rosie the Riveter" in the western United States. Following the war, she met and married Charles Bonaventura, a US Army officer, WW II and Korean War veteran. The unlikely union of the son of a New York City police officer and the daughter of a North Carolina textile worker worked magnificently. As the devoted and involved wife of a career Army officer, Nova traveled widely and proudly represented the United States in a number of postings including the Philippines, Ecuador, and Turkey. Following Bonny's retirement from the Army, they were residents of McLean VA and active members of VFW Post 9274, Falls Church VA. Nova relocated to Cary, NC in 2005 where she was a longtime resident of Jordan Oaks Retirement Home. Although childless herself, Nova was the beloved "Aunt Nova" to several generations of nieces and nephews both within and outside the family. Her remarkable love of family, joy of life and positive outlook were instantly apparent to all who met her and she truly never met a stranger. Her generosity and graciousness were hallmarks of a life well lived. Interment will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery.