Arthur R. Bonham,
Cameron MO
1919 - 2009
CAMERON MO — Arthur Robert Bonham, 90, of Cameron, and a former resident of Albany, passed away Saturday, September 5 2009, at the Cameron Medical Center.
Arthur was a proud resident of the Cameron Veterans Home that he fondly called "The Old Soldier's Home." He was an active member of the devotional group, loved to sing in the choir, volunteered to help others, and served on the food committee.
Arthur was born March 28 1919, to Robert and Ruth (Pearce) Bonham in rural Buchanan Co MO
Arthur served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in the South Pacific during World War II.
On May 4 1945, he and Ellen Geraldine Hall were united in marriage. To this union four children were born: Judith Ellen, Harold Wayman, Paula Ann and Mervin Eldon.
Together Arthur and Geraldine farmed near Gentry MO, where their children were raised and educated in the Gentry and Albany R-III schools. Arthur represented the Gentry Community on the Albany R-III School Board and the Gentry County Soil and Water Conservation District Board. He was an active member of Knox Presbyterian Church, Worth MO, where he served as Sunday School Superintendent. Arthur was also a member of the Albany American Legion Post No. 106.
Following retirement from farming, they made their home in Albany, and Arthur worked for the Albany R-III Schools on the janitorial staff.
Arthur was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years; his parents; siblings, Esther Crouch, Alice Dewey, Marjorie Young, Ovid Bonham, Frank Bonham; and one son-in-law, Kenneth Hasbrouck.
Surviving Arthur are his children and their spouses: Judith and Kenneth Williams, Harlingen TX; Wayman and Betty Bonham, Liberty MO; Paula and Alan Price, Savannah MO; and Mervin and Lanita Bonham, Lawson MO; grandchildren: Kenneth DeWayne and Cindy Hasbrouck, Harlingen TX; Annie and Steve Swanson, Topeka KS; Jeremy and Misty Burright, St. Joseph; Scott and Jennifer Bonham, Cowgill MO; Kevin and Michell Bonham, Kearney MO; Andrew and Cindy Price, Excelsior Springs MO; and Brent and Chanelle Bonham and Valri Smith, Liberty MO; great-grandchildren: Nicholas Hanes, Trenton MO; Shane Hasbrouck, Cameron MO; Cortney and Kendall Hasbrouck, Harlingen TX; Abby and BriAnna Dittberner and Emily Swanson, Topeka KS; Lauren and Madeline Burright, St. Joseph; Kylie Bonham, Cowgill MO; Peyton, Alyssa and Chloe Bonham, Kearney MO; Jordin Price, Excelsior Springs MO; Colt and Alexandra Bonham, and Shannon and Drake Smith of Liberty MO; great-great-grandchildren: Cameron and Haley Hanes, Trenton MO; one brother, George and Val Bonham, Savannah MO; one brother-in-law, Harold and Jean Hall, Wichita KS. There are two step grandchildren, 12 step great-grandchildren, two step great-great-grandchildren, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Arthur's wishes were to be cremated. Due to immediate health concerns of surviving children, a Memorial Service and Inurnment will be held at a future date. The family requests monetary gifts to Grandview Cemetery in care of the Roberson-Polley Chapel, 403 N. Hundley, Albany, MO 64402. Online condolences may be left at: www.robersonpolleychapel.com.
St Joseph News Press 9-8-2009
Cameron MO
1919 - 2009
CAMERON MO — Arthur Robert Bonham, 90, of Cameron, and a former resident of Albany, passed away Saturday, September 5 2009, at the Cameron Medical Center.
Arthur was a proud resident of the Cameron Veterans Home that he fondly called "The Old Soldier's Home." He was an active member of the devotional group, loved to sing in the choir, volunteered to help others, and served on the food committee.
Arthur was born March 28 1919, to Robert and Ruth (Pearce) Bonham in rural Buchanan Co MO
Arthur served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in the South Pacific during World War II.
On May 4 1945, he and Ellen Geraldine Hall were united in marriage. To this union four children were born: Judith Ellen, Harold Wayman, Paula Ann and Mervin Eldon.
Together Arthur and Geraldine farmed near Gentry MO, where their children were raised and educated in the Gentry and Albany R-III schools. Arthur represented the Gentry Community on the Albany R-III School Board and the Gentry County Soil and Water Conservation District Board. He was an active member of Knox Presbyterian Church, Worth MO, where he served as Sunday School Superintendent. Arthur was also a member of the Albany American Legion Post No. 106.
Following retirement from farming, they made their home in Albany, and Arthur worked for the Albany R-III Schools on the janitorial staff.
Arthur was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years; his parents; siblings, Esther Crouch, Alice Dewey, Marjorie Young, Ovid Bonham, Frank Bonham; and one son-in-law, Kenneth Hasbrouck.
Surviving Arthur are his children and their spouses: Judith and Kenneth Williams, Harlingen TX; Wayman and Betty Bonham, Liberty MO; Paula and Alan Price, Savannah MO; and Mervin and Lanita Bonham, Lawson MO; grandchildren: Kenneth DeWayne and Cindy Hasbrouck, Harlingen TX; Annie and Steve Swanson, Topeka KS; Jeremy and Misty Burright, St. Joseph; Scott and Jennifer Bonham, Cowgill MO; Kevin and Michell Bonham, Kearney MO; Andrew and Cindy Price, Excelsior Springs MO; and Brent and Chanelle Bonham and Valri Smith, Liberty MO; great-grandchildren: Nicholas Hanes, Trenton MO; Shane Hasbrouck, Cameron MO; Cortney and Kendall Hasbrouck, Harlingen TX; Abby and BriAnna Dittberner and Emily Swanson, Topeka KS; Lauren and Madeline Burright, St. Joseph; Kylie Bonham, Cowgill MO; Peyton, Alyssa and Chloe Bonham, Kearney MO; Jordin Price, Excelsior Springs MO; Colt and Alexandra Bonham, and Shannon and Drake Smith of Liberty MO; great-great-grandchildren: Cameron and Haley Hanes, Trenton MO; one brother, George and Val Bonham, Savannah MO; one brother-in-law, Harold and Jean Hall, Wichita KS. There are two step grandchildren, 12 step great-grandchildren, two step great-great-grandchildren, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Arthur's wishes were to be cremated. Due to immediate health concerns of surviving children, a Memorial Service and Inurnment will be held at a future date. The family requests monetary gifts to Grandview Cemetery in care of the Roberson-Polley Chapel, 403 N. Hundley, Albany, MO 64402. Online condolences may be left at: www.robersonpolleychapel.com.
St Joseph News Press 9-8-2009
Arthur R. Bonham,
Cameron MO
1919 - 2009
CAMERON MO — Arthur Robert Bonham, 90, of Cameron, and a former resident of Albany, passed away Saturday, September 5 2009, at the Cameron Medical Center.
Arthur was a proud resident of the Cameron Veterans Home that he fondly called "The Old Soldier's Home." He was an active member of the devotional group, loved to sing in the choir, volunteered to help others, and served on the food committee.
Arthur was born March 28 1919, to Robert and Ruth (Pearce) Bonham in rural Buchanan Co MO
Arthur served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in the South Pacific during World War II.
On May 4 1945, he and Ellen Geraldine Hall were united in marriage. To this union four children were born: Judith Ellen, Harold Wayman, Paula Ann and Mervin Eldon.
Together Arthur and Geraldine farmed near Gentry MO, where their children were raised and educated in the Gentry and Albany R-III schools. Arthur represented the Gentry Community on the Albany R-III School Board and the Gentry County Soil and Water Conservation District Board. He was an active member of Knox Presbyterian Church, Worth MO, where he served as Sunday School Superintendent. Arthur was also a member of the Albany American Legion Post No. 106.
Following retirement from farming, they made their home in Albany, and Arthur worked for the Albany R-III Schools on the janitorial staff.
Arthur was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years; his parents; siblings, Esther Crouch, Alice Dewey, Marjorie Young, Ovid Bonham, Frank Bonham; and one son-in-law, Kenneth Hasbrouck.
Surviving Arthur are his children and their spouses: Judith and Kenneth Williams, Harlingen TX; Wayman and Betty Bonham, Liberty MO; Paula and Alan Price, Savannah MO; and Mervin and Lanita Bonham, Lawson MO; grandchildren: Kenneth DeWayne and Cindy Hasbrouck, Harlingen TX; Annie and Steve Swanson, Topeka KS; Jeremy and Misty Burright, St. Joseph; Scott and Jennifer Bonham, Cowgill MO; Kevin and Michell Bonham, Kearney MO; Andrew and Cindy Price, Excelsior Springs MO; and Brent and Chanelle Bonham and Valri Smith, Liberty MO; great-grandchildren: Nicholas Hanes, Trenton MO; Shane Hasbrouck, Cameron MO; Cortney and Kendall Hasbrouck, Harlingen TX; Abby and BriAnna Dittberner and Emily Swanson, Topeka KS; Lauren and Madeline Burright, St. Joseph; Kylie Bonham, Cowgill MO; Peyton, Alyssa and Chloe Bonham, Kearney MO; Jordin Price, Excelsior Springs MO; Colt and Alexandra Bonham, and Shannon and Drake Smith of Liberty MO; great-great-grandchildren: Cameron and Haley Hanes, Trenton MO; one brother, George and Val Bonham, Savannah MO; one brother-in-law, Harold and Jean Hall, Wichita KS. There are two step grandchildren, 12 step great-grandchildren, two step great-great-grandchildren, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Arthur's wishes were to be cremated. Due to immediate health concerns of surviving children, a Memorial Service and Inurnment will be held at a future date. The family requests monetary gifts to Grandview Cemetery in care of the Roberson-Polley Chapel, 403 N. Hundley, Albany, MO 64402. Online condolences may be left at: www.robersonpolleychapel.com.
St Joseph News Press 9-8-2009
Cameron MO
1919 - 2009
CAMERON MO — Arthur Robert Bonham, 90, of Cameron, and a former resident of Albany, passed away Saturday, September 5 2009, at the Cameron Medical Center.
Arthur was a proud resident of the Cameron Veterans Home that he fondly called "The Old Soldier's Home." He was an active member of the devotional group, loved to sing in the choir, volunteered to help others, and served on the food committee.
Arthur was born March 28 1919, to Robert and Ruth (Pearce) Bonham in rural Buchanan Co MO
Arthur served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in the South Pacific during World War II.
On May 4 1945, he and Ellen Geraldine Hall were united in marriage. To this union four children were born: Judith Ellen, Harold Wayman, Paula Ann and Mervin Eldon.
Together Arthur and Geraldine farmed near Gentry MO, where their children were raised and educated in the Gentry and Albany R-III schools. Arthur represented the Gentry Community on the Albany R-III School Board and the Gentry County Soil and Water Conservation District Board. He was an active member of Knox Presbyterian Church, Worth MO, where he served as Sunday School Superintendent. Arthur was also a member of the Albany American Legion Post No. 106.
Following retirement from farming, they made their home in Albany, and Arthur worked for the Albany R-III Schools on the janitorial staff.
Arthur was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years; his parents; siblings, Esther Crouch, Alice Dewey, Marjorie Young, Ovid Bonham, Frank Bonham; and one son-in-law, Kenneth Hasbrouck.
Surviving Arthur are his children and their spouses: Judith and Kenneth Williams, Harlingen TX; Wayman and Betty Bonham, Liberty MO; Paula and Alan Price, Savannah MO; and Mervin and Lanita Bonham, Lawson MO; grandchildren: Kenneth DeWayne and Cindy Hasbrouck, Harlingen TX; Annie and Steve Swanson, Topeka KS; Jeremy and Misty Burright, St. Joseph; Scott and Jennifer Bonham, Cowgill MO; Kevin and Michell Bonham, Kearney MO; Andrew and Cindy Price, Excelsior Springs MO; and Brent and Chanelle Bonham and Valri Smith, Liberty MO; great-grandchildren: Nicholas Hanes, Trenton MO; Shane Hasbrouck, Cameron MO; Cortney and Kendall Hasbrouck, Harlingen TX; Abby and BriAnna Dittberner and Emily Swanson, Topeka KS; Lauren and Madeline Burright, St. Joseph; Kylie Bonham, Cowgill MO; Peyton, Alyssa and Chloe Bonham, Kearney MO; Jordin Price, Excelsior Springs MO; Colt and Alexandra Bonham, and Shannon and Drake Smith of Liberty MO; great-great-grandchildren: Cameron and Haley Hanes, Trenton MO; one brother, George and Val Bonham, Savannah MO; one brother-in-law, Harold and Jean Hall, Wichita KS. There are two step grandchildren, 12 step great-grandchildren, two step great-great-grandchildren, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Arthur's wishes were to be cremated. Due to immediate health concerns of surviving children, a Memorial Service and Inurnment will be held at a future date. The family requests monetary gifts to Grandview Cemetery in care of the Roberson-Polley Chapel, 403 N. Hundley, Albany, MO 64402. Online condolences may be left at: www.robersonpolleychapel.com.
St Joseph News Press 9-8-2009
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