Henry Leo Bonner
2/20/1912 - Moselle, Mississippi
12/9/2000 - Marysville, Washington
Forever in our hearts
son. William & Ella (Sellers) Bonner
m. Gracie IreneWhatley Bonner, January 1933
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Feb. 20, 1912 — Dec. 9, 2000
Harry Leo Bonner of Marysville, Washington, died Saturday in Everett, Washington. He was 88. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Greenwood Cemetery in Bend.
Mr. Bonner was born Feb. 20, 1912, in Moselle, Mississippi, to William and Ella (Sellers) Bonner. He married Gracie Irene Whatley in January of 1933. She died in 1987.
Mr. Bonner's livelihoods were farming and logging.
He moved his family to Oregon in 1950. After the death of his wife he made his home in Washington.
Mr. Bonner enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, cooking and traveling between Mississippi, Oregon and Washington visiting his children.
Survivors include five sons, Melvin of Crescent; Roy of Marysville, Wash., James of Mississippi, Calvin of Camano Island, Wash., Charles of Everett, Wash.; two daughters, Ella McCaul of Eugene and Earlene Churchwell of Lucedale, Miss.; 25 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his wife, a son, two daughters and three grandchildren.
Solie Funeral Home in Everett, Wash., is in charge of arrangements.
The Bend Bulletin 12/14/2000