John Paul Bondurant Sr.
Published: November 27, 2007
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — John Paul Bondurant Sr. of Lombard, Ill., 65, died while traveling through Cape Girardeau, Mo., on Monday, Oct. 29, after a brain aneurysm.
Born in Walla Walla, Wash., on March 9, 1942, John spent his life dedicated to those who he loved.
After graduation in 1960 from Hermiston, John enlisted in the Army and served his country, first being stationed in Addison, Ill., and then on to Korea. During his time in Illinois he met and married his wife Marilyn to whom he remained devoted to for 44 years. An amazing man of few words and an enormous heart, he enriched the lives of all that he met with a friendly smile and a strong handshake. John had retired from Navistar in the spring of 2007 and enjoyed spending time with family, friends and the family dogs, traveling, camping, cards, slots, and following the progress of the Bulls, White Sox and Dodgers. John gifted his body to the organ donor program.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Frances Bondurant; and a brother, Timothy. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; married children, Debra and Scott Carlson, John and Michelle Bondurant, Susan and Mark Hendrix, Kathy and Andy Pogorzelski; and grandchildren, Jessica, Tiffany, Dylan, Alyssa, Cody and Madeline. Also surviving him are two brothers, Dick and David Bondurant of Hermiston; and three sisters, Kay Justice, St. Helens, Inez Griffels, Hillsboro, and Bonnie Marks, Imnaha.
Family and close friends of John gathered together at home to relive memories and share moments on Saturday, Nov. 3. John never asked for anything, but was always ready and willing to lend a hand. In lieu of flowers please send any donations in his name to St. Jude's Make A Wish Foundation or your favorite local charity.
Published: November 27, 2007
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — John Paul Bondurant Sr. of Lombard, Ill., 65, died while traveling through Cape Girardeau, Mo., on Monday, Oct. 29, after a brain aneurysm.
Born in Walla Walla, Wash., on March 9, 1942, John spent his life dedicated to those who he loved.
After graduation in 1960 from Hermiston, John enlisted in the Army and served his country, first being stationed in Addison, Ill., and then on to Korea. During his time in Illinois he met and married his wife Marilyn to whom he remained devoted to for 44 years. An amazing man of few words and an enormous heart, he enriched the lives of all that he met with a friendly smile and a strong handshake. John had retired from Navistar in the spring of 2007 and enjoyed spending time with family, friends and the family dogs, traveling, camping, cards, slots, and following the progress of the Bulls, White Sox and Dodgers. John gifted his body to the organ donor program.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Frances Bondurant; and a brother, Timothy. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; married children, Debra and Scott Carlson, John and Michelle Bondurant, Susan and Mark Hendrix, Kathy and Andy Pogorzelski; and grandchildren, Jessica, Tiffany, Dylan, Alyssa, Cody and Madeline. Also surviving him are two brothers, Dick and David Bondurant of Hermiston; and three sisters, Kay Justice, St. Helens, Inez Griffels, Hillsboro, and Bonnie Marks, Imnaha.
Family and close friends of John gathered together at home to relive memories and share moments on Saturday, Nov. 3. John never asked for anything, but was always ready and willing to lend a hand. In lieu of flowers please send any donations in his name to St. Jude's Make A Wish Foundation or your favorite local charity.
John Paul Bondurant Sr.
Published: November 27, 2007
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — John Paul Bondurant Sr. of Lombard, Ill., 65, died while traveling through Cape Girardeau, Mo., on Monday, Oct. 29, after a brain aneurysm.
Born in Walla Walla, Wash., on March 9, 1942, John spent his life dedicated to those who he loved.
After graduation in 1960 from Hermiston, John enlisted in the Army and served his country, first being stationed in Addison, Ill., and then on to Korea. During his time in Illinois he met and married his wife Marilyn to whom he remained devoted to for 44 years. An amazing man of few words and an enormous heart, he enriched the lives of all that he met with a friendly smile and a strong handshake. John had retired from Navistar in the spring of 2007 and enjoyed spending time with family, friends and the family dogs, traveling, camping, cards, slots, and following the progress of the Bulls, White Sox and Dodgers. John gifted his body to the organ donor program.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Frances Bondurant; and a brother, Timothy. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; married children, Debra and Scott Carlson, John and Michelle Bondurant, Susan and Mark Hendrix, Kathy and Andy Pogorzelski; and grandchildren, Jessica, Tiffany, Dylan, Alyssa, Cody and Madeline. Also surviving him are two brothers, Dick and David Bondurant of Hermiston; and three sisters, Kay Justice, St. Helens, Inez Griffels, Hillsboro, and Bonnie Marks, Imnaha.
Family and close friends of John gathered together at home to relive memories and share moments on Saturday, Nov. 3. John never asked for anything, but was always ready and willing to lend a hand. In lieu of flowers please send any donations in his name to St. Jude's Make A Wish Foundation or your favorite local charity.
Published: November 27, 2007
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — John Paul Bondurant Sr. of Lombard, Ill., 65, died while traveling through Cape Girardeau, Mo., on Monday, Oct. 29, after a brain aneurysm.
Born in Walla Walla, Wash., on March 9, 1942, John spent his life dedicated to those who he loved.
After graduation in 1960 from Hermiston, John enlisted in the Army and served his country, first being stationed in Addison, Ill., and then on to Korea. During his time in Illinois he met and married his wife Marilyn to whom he remained devoted to for 44 years. An amazing man of few words and an enormous heart, he enriched the lives of all that he met with a friendly smile and a strong handshake. John had retired from Navistar in the spring of 2007 and enjoyed spending time with family, friends and the family dogs, traveling, camping, cards, slots, and following the progress of the Bulls, White Sox and Dodgers. John gifted his body to the organ donor program.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Frances Bondurant; and a brother, Timothy. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; married children, Debra and Scott Carlson, John and Michelle Bondurant, Susan and Mark Hendrix, Kathy and Andy Pogorzelski; and grandchildren, Jessica, Tiffany, Dylan, Alyssa, Cody and Madeline. Also surviving him are two brothers, Dick and David Bondurant of Hermiston; and three sisters, Kay Justice, St. Helens, Inez Griffels, Hillsboro, and Bonnie Marks, Imnaha.
Family and close friends of John gathered together at home to relive memories and share moments on Saturday, Nov. 3. John never asked for anything, but was always ready and willing to lend a hand. In lieu of flowers please send any donations in his name to St. Jude's Make A Wish Foundation or your favorite local charity.
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