Mrs. Bonita L. Pearson's Obituary
Mrs. Bonita L. Pearson, age 95, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2015 at the Christian Rest Home in Grand Rapids. She was born in Muskegon September 22, 1919 the younger of the two children of William and Gladys Vezina. On February 21, 1941 she married Russell B. Pearson. Their marriage of 66 years was spent in Norton Shores and Whitehall. After wintering in Florida for 20 years, they settled fulltime in Michigan in 2005. Bonita loved traveling with her husband around the country in their motor home and spent many hours visiting historical sites with her husband and friends. SURVIVORS include 3 sons: Russell D. (Nancy) Pearson of Grand Haven, David A. (Linda) Pearson of Punta Gorda, FL, Dennis B. Pearson of Gainesville, FL; daughter, Glenda M. (Ken Sapkowski) Eikenberry of Allendale; 9 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell B. in 2007 and her daughter, Diana Nelson in 1999. A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held 2:00 PM Friday, March 13, 2015 at The Lee Chapel, 6291 S. Harvey St., (231) 798-1100. VISITATION with the family will be one hour prior to the service. MEMORIALS to the American Cancer Society will be appreciated. Share memories with the family at their On-line Guest Book at www.sytsemafh.com
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