Bonnie was born February 18, 1934 in Leavenworth, KS the daughter of William Thomas and Cara Maybelle (Goodneal) Chambers, Sr.
On June 29,1951 in Leavenworth, KS she married Wilford O, (Bill) Martin. He preceded her in death September 10, 2012. She is also preceded in death by her two sisters Viola Piniecki (LHS Class of 1933) and Anna Hilscher-Beaman.
She is survived by her daughter, Sherry S. Nelson (Mike) and her son Douglas R. Martin. Two grandsons, Jacob D. Nelson and Jeremiah J. Nelson, two sisters Thelma Jones and Margaret Vallandingham (LHS Class of 1937) and one brother William Thomas Chambers, Jr. and several nieces and nephews.
Bonnie was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, volunteered at the Leavenworth Assistance Center and worked with the Toys for Tot's program.
She was a member of the Red Hat's Club, an avid puzzle builder and participated in the Council of Aging programs.
Bonnie loved to make people laugh and she was always right.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 7 P.M. Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Funeral service will be held 10 A.M Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 209 N 7th St., Leavenworth, KS 66048.
Condolences may be made at www.davisfuneralchapelinc.com.
Doug Martin
July 3 near Leavenworth, KS
My mother Bonnie Martin passed away a few hours ago. I am very grateful I was there when it happened. She had been asleep and struggling to breath for days. She opened her eyes and appeared to be looking around the room. I stood at the foot of the bed and spoke to her. I am not sure if she was aware of me but I kind of think she was seeing something. Maybe It was Dad she was seeing. I don't know. Then she closed her eyes and was gone. I will miss her very much! I love you, Mom!
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He is survived by his wife, Bonnie, of the home, his son Douglas Randall Martin, his daughter Sherry Nelson (Michael) and their sons Jacob and Jeremiah.
He was preceded in death by his parents Evert and Dora Martin when he was very young, and then by his Aunt and Uncle, Lily and Arthur Barry who raised him.
Bill married Bonnie Lee Chambers (LHS Class of 1952) on June 29, 1951.
He graduated high school, attended trade school and was employed by Kaaz Woodworking from 1951 to 1953. He served in the United States Army from 1953 to 1955. He returned to work at Kaaz Woodworking from 1955 to 1967. He worked for The United States Penitentiary, Leavenworth 1967 to 1987, and Riverside Resources from 1987 to 1995. Bill greatly enjoyed driving the bus for Riverside and will be remembered for the laughter and smiles he brought to so many people. He was a very active member of St. Paul Episcopal Church and the Leavenworth Lions Club.
Bill will be dearly missed.
Visitation will be held Thursday, September 13th, 2012 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at The Davis Funeral Chapel. Funeral service will be Friday, September 14th, 2012 at 10:00am at St. Paul Episcopal Church Leavenworth, KS. Memorials are suggested to The Council on Aging and St. Paul Episcopal Church.
Bill and Bonnie
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