Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Swain, Bonnie Juanita (Weller) November 2, 2024 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/mi/mifiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Patricia Currigan currigan1932@concast.net January 8, 2025, 1:29 pm Ionia Shopper's Guide-Sat. November 16, 2024 SWAIN Heaven celebrated the arrival of Bonnie Juanita Swain (Weller) on November 2, 2024 as she passed away with her loving family present. Bonnie spent most of her life in Ionia but moved to Caledonia to be lovingly cared for over the last two years. Bonnie was 86 years young at the time of her death. Bonnie was born in Port Huron to Serl and Ethel (Hall) on December 8, 1937. Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents and 10 Weller siblings, including Ethel Aeleen, Alvin, George,Bud, Doris,Harold,Frances,Ceylon, Carol and Shirley. Swain family also preceding her in death wre Marie and Jack Dehn, Bill and Mary Swain, and Orville Rivers. She was also the widow of Robert "Bob" Swain. Bonnie and Bob married June 1, 1957, and she was a loving and committed wife to him for 58 years. The marriage of Bob and Bonnie created the family of Kathy North, Steve(Jodi) Swain, Tim(Irma) Swain and Linda (Barry) Bussell. The children and her one remaining sister,,Nancy, survive her, as well as her sister-in-law, Gracie Weller and Bernice Rivers. Bonnie is also lucky to have many nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews left to cherish her memory. Grandma Bonnie was known and loved by her grandchildren; Dane and Danny(Kari) North, Hunter Swain, Gabriela Swain, Timothy Swain II and Tanner Swain to share her love and affection. Bonnie has never met a stranger.She worked many jobs in her life and was likely best known for her service as a greeter at the local Meijer.She had he gift of socialization and made many people smile throughout her days. Bonnie hd an unmatched love for her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.She shared that love and faith with everyone.Bonnie was a prayer warrior and true intercessor.She prayed for everyone and everything and felt the movement of the Holy Spirit through her words. Many people benefited from her strong faith. Bonnie was well known in her hometown of Ionia and was very involved in area churches and her local TOPs Group. A hearty 'Hallelujah' or 'Amen' could be heard when she received a powerful sermon. Bonnie was also musically inclined.At the young age she and her sister Carol sand and entertained as the Weller Sisters. She continued with that gift and sand in churches, jamborees and other local settings.Bonnie could play her guitar and lift her voice like no one else. Bonnie never wanted her funeral services to be a somber event as she was ready to be with Jesus. Attendees honored her request by wearing bright colors to celebrate her life. Funeral services or Bonnie were held at Lake Funeral Home in Ionia on Thursday,November 7th at 11:00 AM with Pastor Cody Kuehi officiating.Interment followed at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation was on Wednesday, November 6 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm and 5:00 to 7:00 with a one-hour visit prior to services. In Lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial donation in Bonnie's name to Grand Rapids Church at 4525 Stauffer Ave.SE, Grand Rapids,MI 49509. Online condolences may be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com Additional Comments: Sunset Memorial Gardens, Ionia,Michigan File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/mi/ionia/obits/s/swain48510nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/mifiles/ File size: 3.7 Kb