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RIP Ms. Velding. Zoo school class 1994-1995.
Robert Marks
March 06, 2025 | School


Grand Rapids, Michigan
Bonnie Lou Velding, age 70, of Grand Rapids, MI passed away peacefully on February 6, 2025. She lived a life of joy and laughter, and her sense of humor touched the lives of all who knew her. Bonnie was born in Grand Rapids, MI to loving parents, Josephine (Miller) and Donald Velding.?She had a...
Read MoreRIP Ms. Velding. Zoo school class 1994-1995.
Robert Marks
March 06, 2025 | School
Bonnie and I had many fun "road trips" and adventures since we met in the mid '70's. She was a joy to be around. Lots of memories to remember with her
Jeanne Benedict
February 28, 2025 | Grand Rapids, MI | Friend
I went to school with Bonnie from fifth through 10th grades. I always remember her for her kindness and humor. Everybody felt liked by her. She just had that way. Two of my children attended Zoo school and they dearly loved Bonnie in her role at there. She made the entire experience so much better for them. I hope she and my son are getting reacquainted wherever they are right now. Bless you, Bonnie, for being so good to my kids.
Sheila Solomon Shotwell
February 22, 2025
Bonnie was allways fun to be with. Went to grade school and high school with her. Peace to family. Mary Kay Kersjes- Matthews
MK Kersjes -Matthews
February 17, 2025 | School
Bonnie and I had the same boss for many years, Jerry Altena. We talked regularly. My condolences to the family. She was a great lady and will truly be missed!
GailPearson
February 15, 2025
My thoughts and prayers are with Pat, Donna, Deb, Don and the entire Velding Family. Bonnie was a very friendly, kind and caring person. Bonnie will be dearly missed by all who were fortunate enough to have known her.
Anne Harmon
February 15, 2025
Bon & I didn't know each other that well, but I always thought she was a sweet, nice person, well loved by her family & friends. RIP Bonnie.
Barb Mulder
February 14, 2025 | Family
Miss Velding was a classy, fun teacher. I had her for a teacher when i was kindergarten at Lexington Public School. For sure one of my favorite teachers. Then years later i ran into her at the zoo in Grand Rapids. She attended my mom's funeral back in 1976. She will be missed. May she rest in peace.
Doug Miller
February 13, 2025 | Friend