Helen Bessett Bone

Mrs. Bone was my 6th grade teacher at Shear Elementary School in Redford Township, Michigan. Oddly, she was also my High School English teacher in (I think) 12th grade. She had a fondness for butterfly pins, which she wore daily as I recall. Many were given as gifts from her students, myself included. She was an amazing teacher and, 52 years later, I still have clear memories of learning experiences in her class. In particular, she emphasized public speaking and helped me overcome that common...

My first grade teacher and fifth grade teacher at Shear Elementary School in South Redford Township (south of then-Schoolcraft Road, between Beech Daly and Inkster Roads) in the late '50's and early '60's was an amazing woman named Mrs. Bone. I remember hearing her talk lovingly about her sons. She was truly the most helpful person to me after the death of my sister while I was in the first grade. If this is the same Mrs. Bone, please know that your mother was a remarkable educator who...

May 02,2010

Sending our sympathy to the family of Helen. We are fellow church members of hers and have enjoyed her life with us for many years. God Bless you all.

I had a teacher in 1st grade at Clark Elementary school in Detroit named Mrs. Bone. She was very nice & I liked her. May she rest in peace,,,