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BONITA BERNARD Obituary

BONITA M. BERNARD, 80, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2017. Born April 2, 1937, in Brownsville, Pa., she was a daughter of the late John S. and Viva M. Green-isen. A member of St. Joseph United Methodist Church, Fort Wayne, she worked as a secretary for State Farm Insurance, WKJG and the Council on Aging before her retirement. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, William J. Bernard; children, Ellen M. (Tom) Bowser and William A. Bernard; granddaughters, Alicia (Jake) McKim, Lauren (Derek) Graber and Shauna Bowser; step-grandson, Adam Bowser; and great-grandson, Elias McKim. Funeral service is noon Friday, April 21, 2017, at Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St. Joe Road, Fort Wayne, with calling from 10 a.m. until time of service. Burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park, 6600 Covington Road, Fort Wayne. Memorial donations may be given to St. Joseph United Methodist Church, 6004 Reed Road, Fort Wayne. For online condolences, please visit www.hockemeyermillerfh.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Apr. 20, 2017.

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Bruce-Joy Frederick

May 6, 2017

Dear Bill and FamilyWe were very sorry to hear of Bonnie's recent untimely death from our friends, Mary & Jerry Coil. We send our heartfelt sympathy. We are thinking of you and your family during this difficult time, and send our prayers for your comfort. May you all feel love and support from family and friends at this time of sorrow. Your steadfast faith in God will give you strength to face life without Bonnie, knowing that she is with our Lord in Heaven, where there is no pain and sorrow. Bill, we fondly recall the church friendship we shared together, and Bonnie's warm sense of humor. We pray that peace, hope, and love will guide your future. Bruce & Joy Frederick, The Villages, FL

William Bernard

May 2, 2017

Thank you to everyone for your kind words. We have been truly blessed as a family. Dad had a loving wife for over 55 years, and I had a loving and devoted mother for all of my 50 years so far on Gods earth.

I told Bill Sr. that he would see Bonnie again when the Lord said it was time for them to reunite in Heaven.

God's Blessings go out to all of you and your families. Bonnie Bernard was one of the best people ever to be put on Gods Great earth.

RIP mom, I'll love you forever!!!!

Billy B.

Bob Greenisen

April 24, 2017

Dearest Cousins,
We share with you in the loss of Bonnie. We may not have been close over the years, but we are family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. If you wish to contact us, use the email address at the bottom of this. My memories of all of you are not strong, but i'm the youngset.

We are what is left of the family of Ray, John's youngest brother. Ray died last year, my brother Jim died 2 years ago at 55 years old, and Bill in 1991 at 35 years old. Our mother Bernice is still living, as is the oldest of us boys, Ernest and i'm the youngest Bob.

So, from a funeral home family, we here in Salem (Ohio) do share in your loss. My deepest sympathy to all of you in Ft. Wayne.
Bob (Barbara) and Daniel Greenisen,
Ernest Greenisen
Bernice Greenisen
From Salem, Ohio ([email protected])

Ed and Jane Feyl

April 21, 2017

Bill,

If you stay focused on the little things and your loving memories this, will help you to push the pain away and will allow a big warm smile back to your face.

Our Deepest Sympathy ,


Love Ed and Jane Feyl

Annette Smith

April 20, 2017

Bill and Bonnie were good neighbors in Dawson Creek. They welcomed dad at Park Place. I will miss seeing Bonnie when visiting dad. She always had a beautiful smile and friendly. Praying for peace and comfort for Bill and family. Tim and Annette Smith

April 20, 2017

Bill, May your mom rest in eternal peace. Ours sincerest condolences, Laura and Tim Schiel

Laura Leedy

April 20, 2017

Bill, so sorry to hear about your mom. From our talks, she sounds like she was an awesome person and mother. My prayers and thoughts are with you.

Barbara Scheffer

April 20, 2017

I met Bonnie at Curves. She was always very friendly and easy to talk with. In addition, she always looked lovely----not a hair out of place! I am very sorry for your loss, and I hope memories of good times spent with her will help during these sad days.
Barbara Scheffer

April 19, 2017

Rest In Peace Bonnie!!
Sue Ellen

April 19, 2017

May the "God of all comfort" comfort you all at this time. (2 Cor 1:3)

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