Bonnie Jean Leonard age 87, of Missouri Valley, Iowa passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at Bethany Lutheran Home in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Bonnie was born January 9, 1932 she was adopted at three days old by, Floyd Claude Clark and Ann Florence (Gorham) Clark in Onawa, Iowa. Bonnie attended grade school and High School in Moorhead, Iowa. She graduated in 1950. Was then married to Howard E. Leonard Jr. in September in 1950, at the Christian Church in Onawa, IA. A son was born in January 1953, Michael Lee Leonard. Her second child was a daughter born in December 1961 Marcia Ann Leonard-Richardson. Bonnie enjoyed traveling, playing cards, going to the casino, and visiting with friends and family. She moved to Council Bluffs with her daughter in 2008. She lived with her daughter Marcia for 8 years. After breaking her hip she moved to Bethany Lutheran Nursing home where she finished her days until the LORD took her home on July 9th 2019.
Bonnie is preceded in death by her husband Howard E. Leonard Jr. in 2007. By her adopted parents Floyd C. Clark and Ann F. Gorham-Clark both of Moorehead, IA. Also, her birth parents Gordan E. Steward and Ethel L. Maxwell-Steward. One sister Mary Jane Steward.
Bonnie is survived by Daughter Marcia A. Richardson and her husband Daniel of Council Bluffs, IA. Marcia’s children Jeanna McElderry and Laura McElderry of Council Bluffs. Four great grandchildren Kingston, Jayda, Amiaya, and Omari. Bonnie’s son Michael and his wife Debbie from Logan, IA. Their children Jerry Leonard, Rodney Leonard, and Jessie Auen. Two great grandchildren from Jessie and husband Brad, Patrick and Victoria Auen.
Visitation will be Sunday from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Christian Church in Missouri Valley, Iowa.
The family would like to invite you to lunch and fellowship at the Christian Church fellowship hall following the committal service at the cemetery.
In Loving Memory Of Bonnie Jean Leonard
Born January 9, 1932 Onawa, Iowa
Entered Into Rest July 9, 2019 Council Bluffs, Iowa Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 15, 2019
Christian Church Missouri Valley, Iowa
Officiating Pastor Ron Wymer
Music Selections “If You Could See Me Now” “Who Am I”
“I Will Rise” “When the Roll is Called Up Younder”
Casket Bearers
Matt Richardson Mike Richardson Bill Young Jeff McElderry Dave Farmer Ethan Farmer
Final Resting Place Rose Hill Cemetery Missouri Valley, Iowa
6 Comments
Sorry for your loss.
Bonnie has Big Impact on my life. I’m so sorry for the loss. RIP Bonnie.
Sorry for your loss.
Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs to all of your family during this difficult time.
We are so sorry for your loss! We are continually sending up prayers for comfort and peace during this difficult time. Sending all our love.
You will be missed. You were my family at Bethany.
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