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Eleanor Bonewitz Obituary
Eleanor Froelich Bonewitz died June 11, 2011 at her home in Washington County. She was born to Eleanor and James Eugene Froelich in DeQuincy, Lousiana on August 1, 1925. A graduate of the University of Houston, she taught, first English, then art at Memorial High School in Houston for 31 years before retiring in 1994.
She was preceded in death by her husband Roland Frederick Bonewitz. She is survived by her son Roland F. "Derick" Bonewitz, Jr. and wife Adriana; daughter Eleanor Elizabeth Jones and husband Gregg W. Jones and their children Eleanor Merrick Jones Peterson and Christopher W. Jones; her daughter Anna Merrick Bonewitz; her son John Arthur Bonewitz and wife Lorene and their children Anna Merrick Bonewitz and John Roland Bonewitz; and by her brother James Eugene Froelich, Jr. and his wife Frances and their children.
A private memorial service will be held at a future date.
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Carol Riewe
June 16, 2011
Mrs. Bonewitz was one of my favorite teachers at MHS. I learned so much from her creative spirit. I was just thinking about her last week, remembering her lovely smile and voice.
Cindy Chandler
June 15, 2011
I have such fond memories of Mrs. Bonewitz. English class came alive with her inspiration and joy of teaching.
June 15, 2011
I will always remember Mrs Bonewitz's kind smile. It is hard to lose a mother, but know she is always with you. With much sympathy, love, and hugs, our prayers are with you.
Love Mary and Jim Towsen
Robbie Countryman Wood
June 14, 2011
Praying for your strength during this most difficult loss. May God kiss your broken heart and comfort you in your grief.
Donna Harvey-Collum
June 14, 2011
Mrs. Bonewitz was a great teacher and wonderful lady. We Memorial High students were blessed to have her. What a gentle, caring and generous person she was. God bless her family at this difficult time.
A. L.
June 14, 2011
May the bereaved family find the needed comfort and strength to cope with your great loss.
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