Traverse City, Michigan
BEULAH — Jacqueline "Jackie" Bronson, 65, of Beulah, died Sept. 16, 2009, at the University Hospitals in Ann Arbor.
She born in Bay City on May 13, 1944, the daughter of Jack and Valene Dunham. Jackie married Russell Bronson on July 6, 1973.
She was employed at Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital in physical therapy for 20 years.
Jackie was a "shop until you drop" girl and always up for stopping at rummage sales. She was always up for a day of boating or relaxing on the beaches at Crystal Lake. She was always busy with either crafts, photography, belly dancing and Harley rides.
Jackie had beautiful flower gardens, and throughout her gardens she had "Angels" watching over her. She was a lady of great faith.
Jackie cherished her family and looked forward to spending time with them.
She is survived by her husband, Russ; children, Jill Lawrence, Janet Anderson, Joyce (Mike) McCollum, Dawn and Luke Bronson; grandchildren, Daniel, Kevin, Nicole, Jesse, Jenna, Brandi, Bella, Jade, Rylan and Hunter; brother, Jimmy Dunham; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by son, Michael on June 25, 2007; brother, Don Dunham and nephew, Paul.
A visitation will be held at noon Saturday, Sept. 19, at Jowett Family Funeral Home, 7223 South St., Benzonia, with the funeral following at 2 p.m. Pastor Ken Blair will officiate. Burial will be in Benzonia Township Cemetery.
Contributions may be directed to the family.
Arrangements are by Jowett Family Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Benzonia and Frankfort.
This obituary was originally published in the Record-Eagle.
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Jackie. She was a great person, I worked with her many years ago at POMH and my husband saw her many times at physical therapy. She always had a smile on her face and she will be greatly missed.
Martha & Rick McPherson
September 19, 2009 | Thompsonville, MI
I am devistated to hear about your loss, please let me know if there is anything you need or anything I can help with. Love, Jeffrey
Jeffrey Udell
September 19, 2009 | Traverse City, MI
My heart aches for you guys, your mom reminded me so much of my mom.I always enjoyed talking to her at all my visits at physical therpy over the years. It was a surprise because Dawn was just talking not along ago and said it was looker better, so sorry!
Karen Gunderson
September 18, 2009 | Benzonia, MI
Very sorry about the lose Jackie was a great friend.please send my reguards.
kathleen "kay"moultane
September 18, 2009
Very sorry to hear the lose of Jackie,please send my reguards.
Jennifer(Nola's daughter)
Jennifer Zeitler
September 18, 2009 | Bay City, MI
I am so sorry for your loss Jackie was a great lady and always had a smile on her face. Deepest sympathy to all of you.
Joann Sparks
September 18, 2009 | Baldwin, MI
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
We had many years of fun camping, fishing, we will all miss Jackie very much.
Michael Kaczmarek
September 18, 2009 | Colorado Springs, CO
So sorry about your loss, my heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Cyndi Myers
September 18, 2009 | Frankfort, MI
I have a life long of memories of Jackie and the family. She will be greatly missed. Jackie was a lady i looked up to while growing up. She was a great inspiration to me. All my love to the whole family
kathy kaczmarek
September 18, 2009 | Traverse City, MI
