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William Bonnett Obituary
Ike was born in Oil City, Pa., on February 19, 1922, to the late Herbert L. and Anna Buzard Bonnett.
His family moved to Girard when he was five and he attended school at Girard's Rice Avenue Union High School. He worked at Marx Toys for 37 years in the tool room as a tool and die maker, specializing in the grinder. He later worked as a tool and die maker at Automation Devices in Fairview.
Ike was a member of the Springfield Senior Center and the Girard United Methodist Church, where he served on the Board of Trustees and the Pastor Parish Relations Committee. He also served as Secretary of Sunday School there and was Head Usher at the Church. He was a 50 year member of F & AM Lake City Lodge #147 and was a former member of Western Square Dance with the Crosstrailers. In his free time he enjoyed woodworking and loved creating gifts for his family.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, William H. Bonnett in 2004 and his wife Theresa; sister, Ruth Shaffer; and brothers, John and James Bonnett, and Herbert Bonnett in infancy.
He is survived by his wife, Helen L. Pyle Bonnett, whom he married on June 17, 1945 in McKean; daughters, Kathleen Kunkle and her husband, Timothy of Erie and Tammy Knorr and her husband, John of Girard; grandchildren, Julie Dinger (Jim), Jody Bonnett (Erica), Jennie Johnson, Amanda Henneberry (Nick), Isaac Knorr, Ashley Betcher (Sam), and Allison Till (Matt); eighteen great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Friends may call from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday August 25, 2020 at the Edder Funeral Home Inc., 309 Main St. E., Girard, PA 16417. A private service for the family is to be held the following day with Reverend Jim Dinger, Ike's grandson officiating.
All CDC guidelines will be followed.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Girard United Methodist Church, 48 Main St. E., Girard, PA 16417, and the Visiting Nurse Association 2253 W. Grandview Blvd., Erie, PA 16506
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Duane Bennett
September 3, 2020
To the Bonnett Family,
Were sorry to hear about Bill, and you are all in our thoughts. We'll always remember Bill as a truly wonderful man, role model, and for his kindness.
We are fortunate to have known him.
Elvera Bennett
Diane Bennett-Reass
Duane J. Bennett
Ben and Lori Payne
August 25, 2020
Our memories of Uncle Ike are nothing more than wonderful, he was always so full of life and his smile would light up the room! My Mother in-law Margaret Payne always spoke so highly of him and stated that he was her favorite Uncle! I know Marge was so happy to see him! Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Bonnett family particularly his beautiful wife Helen and daughters Tammy and Kathy! Hugs to you all! Ben, Robert and Lori Payne
Denise Colcy, Victoria British Columbia
August 24, 2020
When God saw that the path was too long,
the hill was too steep and breathing became too heavy,
He put His arm around you and said:
"Come home".
I will miss you Ike. There is peace in knowing that you are with your loved ones who are in Heaven... and that you have met Emma!
Denise Colcy, granddaughter of James Bonnett
Jan Gossman
August 24, 2020
Aunt Helen, Kathy and Tammy, I’m so sorry to hear that Uncle Ike has passed away. He was one of those people that never changed. He never even seemed to age. His smile was always the same, big and inviting. I was and always will be “Jeannie’s little girl.” I will look for Uncle Ike near Billy, Grammy Ruth, Mom and Aunt Margie and Peggy. Light and Love to you all.
Barbara Gossman
August 24, 2020
My deepest condolences. Sending you love and comfort!
JoAnn B
August 24, 2020
Mandy,I'm so sorry on the loss of your grandfather. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family during this time.
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