John Bonham Obituary
Born on the family farm in Hopewell Township, he was the son of the late Chester S., and Lottie (nee Sampson) Bonham, and the husband of Sarah (Sally) L. (nee Bateman) Bonham. Mr. Bonham had been a resident of the Hopewell area all of his life.
Jack as he was known, worked as a dairy farmer and poultry farmer his entire life, until his retirement in 2004. In 1977, he and his sons opened Bonham¹s Butcher Shop, which remained open until 2006. He was a member of the Shiloh Grange No. 16., and a former member of the Shiloh Deer Club. He was a member of the Deerfield Presbyterian Church, where he served as a trustee. He also was formerly active in the West Cumberland Little League, where he was an umpire.
Surviving him besides his wife, Sarah, of 59 years; one son, Thomas A. Bonham, and his wife, Kathy, of Hopewell Townsjhip;, and one daughter, Patricia Strosnider and her husband, Stephen, of Hopewell Township; one sister, Charlotte Lupton, of Shiloh; 7 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by two sons, Richard J. Bonham, and Kenneth L. Bonham; one brother, Chester A. Bonham; and one sister, Mary VanLier.
Cremation and inurnment will take place at Laurel Lawn Crematory, Upper Deerfield Township. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in memory of Mr. Bonham be made to one of the following charities South Jersey Healthcare HospiceCare, Fenwick Plaza, 223 Broadway, Salem, NJ 08072, or the Hopewell/Stow Creed Fire Co. 904, Roadstown Road. Bridgeton, NJ 08302, or to a charity of one¹s choice. Written condolences and expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting the funeral home Web site at www.sraywebsterfuneralhome.com.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Sray-Webster Funeral Home, 62 Landis Ave., Carll¹s Corner, Upper Deerfield Township.
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Betty Ackley Babb
March 9, 2008
Dear Sally,
My mother spoke of you often. May God comfort you in the loss of your husband.
Bea & Charlie Foster
March 7, 2008
Dear Sally & Family
We are sorry to hear about your loss. We have wonderful travel memories. Take care!
Bea and Charlie
Bob Peacock
March 6, 2008
Dear Sally & Family
Carlton, Vivian and I were very saddened to hear of Jack's passing. You have our deepest sympathy, and we will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Carlton Moore, Vivian & Bob Peacock
Bonnie Watson Heichel
March 5, 2008
Dear Kathy & Family,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my prayers
Bonnie Watson Heichel.
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Kim Husband
March 4, 2008
Dear Mrs. Bonham and Family
We were so saddened to hear of your loss. Our deepest sympathies to each of you.
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Ken and Ruth Conner
March 4, 2008
Dear Tom and Kathy,
We are sorry to read of your loss and send our best regards and sympathy to you and your family.
Sincerely,
Ken and Ruth Conner
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