Bonnie Jean Pierce
Thu, Nov 01, 2018
NASHVILLE, MI - Bonnie Jean Pierce, age 94, of Hastings passed away October 27, 2018 at the Flower House in Nashville.
Bonnie was born on August 2, 1924 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Howard and Helen (VanMiddlesworth) Drake. She attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1942. She retired as executive secretary from the National Bank of Hastings in 1986.
Bonnie married Robert Pierce on March 5, 1946 and they enjoyed 62 years together.
Bonnie was one of the founding members of Our Lady of Great Oak, Catholic Church. She was a 4-H leader for many years in both the cooking and sewing programs. Bonnie loved crafts, crocheting and sewing. She made her daughters bridesmaids dresses and cakes for their weddings. Bonnie loved growing flowers and made arrangements for church. She also played the organ at church and was famous for her homemade cinnamon rolls.
Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Helen Drake; husband, Robert Pierce and sister, Beverly.
She is survived by her children, Brenda (Ken) Cole of Hillsdale, Sally (Bruce) Dietel of Chase, Patty White of Hastings, John Pierce of Lakeland, FL; 10 grandchildren, Greg, Michelle, Rob, Cassandra, Julia, Tricia, Jessica, Angelina, Beka and Justin; 15 great-grandchildren, Greg, Lauren, Brandon, Alexander, Michael, Matthew, Alexys, Jordyn, Kylee, Kassidy, Jaxon, William, Summer, Sierra and Seth; one great-grandchild, Zoey and brother, Donald Drake of Dowling.
Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Great Oak Catholic Church or Grace Hospice.
A Funeral Mass was held on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018 at the Our Lady of Great Oak Catholic Church, 6574 Lacey Rd., Bellevue, MI 49021. Fr. Tom Helfrich celebrant. Burial will take place at Mt Calvary Cemetery in Hastings.
Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. To leave an online condolence, visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.
Thu, Nov 01, 2018
NASHVILLE, MI - Bonnie Jean Pierce, age 94, of Hastings passed away October 27, 2018 at the Flower House in Nashville.
Bonnie was born on August 2, 1924 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Howard and Helen (VanMiddlesworth) Drake. She attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1942. She retired as executive secretary from the National Bank of Hastings in 1986.
Bonnie married Robert Pierce on March 5, 1946 and they enjoyed 62 years together.
Bonnie was one of the founding members of Our Lady of Great Oak, Catholic Church. She was a 4-H leader for many years in both the cooking and sewing programs. Bonnie loved crafts, crocheting and sewing. She made her daughters bridesmaids dresses and cakes for their weddings. Bonnie loved growing flowers and made arrangements for church. She also played the organ at church and was famous for her homemade cinnamon rolls.
Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Helen Drake; husband, Robert Pierce and sister, Beverly.
She is survived by her children, Brenda (Ken) Cole of Hillsdale, Sally (Bruce) Dietel of Chase, Patty White of Hastings, John Pierce of Lakeland, FL; 10 grandchildren, Greg, Michelle, Rob, Cassandra, Julia, Tricia, Jessica, Angelina, Beka and Justin; 15 great-grandchildren, Greg, Lauren, Brandon, Alexander, Michael, Matthew, Alexys, Jordyn, Kylee, Kassidy, Jaxon, William, Summer, Sierra and Seth; one great-grandchild, Zoey and brother, Donald Drake of Dowling.
Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Great Oak Catholic Church or Grace Hospice.
A Funeral Mass was held on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018 at the Our Lady of Great Oak Catholic Church, 6574 Lacey Rd., Bellevue, MI 49021. Fr. Tom Helfrich celebrant. Burial will take place at Mt Calvary Cemetery in Hastings.
Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. To leave an online condolence, visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.
Bonnie Jean Pierce
Thu, Nov 01, 2018
NASHVILLE, MI - Bonnie Jean Pierce, age 94, of Hastings passed away October 27, 2018 at the Flower House in Nashville.
Bonnie was born on August 2, 1924 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Howard and Helen (VanMiddlesworth) Drake. She attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1942. She retired as executive secretary from the National Bank of Hastings in 1986.
Bonnie married Robert Pierce on March 5, 1946 and they enjoyed 62 years together.
Bonnie was one of the founding members of Our Lady of Great Oak, Catholic Church. She was a 4-H leader for many years in both the cooking and sewing programs. Bonnie loved crafts, crocheting and sewing. She made her daughters bridesmaids dresses and cakes for their weddings. Bonnie loved growing flowers and made arrangements for church. She also played the organ at church and was famous for her homemade cinnamon rolls.
Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Helen Drake; husband, Robert Pierce and sister, Beverly.
She is survived by her children, Brenda (Ken) Cole of Hillsdale, Sally (Bruce) Dietel of Chase, Patty White of Hastings, John Pierce of Lakeland, FL; 10 grandchildren, Greg, Michelle, Rob, Cassandra, Julia, Tricia, Jessica, Angelina, Beka and Justin; 15 great-grandchildren, Greg, Lauren, Brandon, Alexander, Michael, Matthew, Alexys, Jordyn, Kylee, Kassidy, Jaxon, William, Summer, Sierra and Seth; one great-grandchild, Zoey and brother, Donald Drake of Dowling.
Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Great Oak Catholic Church or Grace Hospice.
A Funeral Mass was held on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018 at the Our Lady of Great Oak Catholic Church, 6574 Lacey Rd., Bellevue, MI 49021. Fr. Tom Helfrich celebrant. Burial will take place at Mt Calvary Cemetery in Hastings.
Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. To leave an online condolence, visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.
Thu, Nov 01, 2018
NASHVILLE, MI - Bonnie Jean Pierce, age 94, of Hastings passed away October 27, 2018 at the Flower House in Nashville.
Bonnie was born on August 2, 1924 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Howard and Helen (VanMiddlesworth) Drake. She attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1942. She retired as executive secretary from the National Bank of Hastings in 1986.
Bonnie married Robert Pierce on March 5, 1946 and they enjoyed 62 years together.
Bonnie was one of the founding members of Our Lady of Great Oak, Catholic Church. She was a 4-H leader for many years in both the cooking and sewing programs. Bonnie loved crafts, crocheting and sewing. She made her daughters bridesmaids dresses and cakes for their weddings. Bonnie loved growing flowers and made arrangements for church. She also played the organ at church and was famous for her homemade cinnamon rolls.
Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Helen Drake; husband, Robert Pierce and sister, Beverly.
She is survived by her children, Brenda (Ken) Cole of Hillsdale, Sally (Bruce) Dietel of Chase, Patty White of Hastings, John Pierce of Lakeland, FL; 10 grandchildren, Greg, Michelle, Rob, Cassandra, Julia, Tricia, Jessica, Angelina, Beka and Justin; 15 great-grandchildren, Greg, Lauren, Brandon, Alexander, Michael, Matthew, Alexys, Jordyn, Kylee, Kassidy, Jaxon, William, Summer, Sierra and Seth; one great-grandchild, Zoey and brother, Donald Drake of Dowling.
Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Great Oak Catholic Church or Grace Hospice.
A Funeral Mass was held on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018 at the Our Lady of Great Oak Catholic Church, 6574 Lacey Rd., Bellevue, MI 49021. Fr. Tom Helfrich celebrant. Burial will take place at Mt Calvary Cemetery in Hastings.
Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. To leave an online condolence, visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.
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