Jeannette Helen Bonner's Obituary
Jeannette Helen Bonner of Rehoboth Beach, DE peacefully entered eternal rest on October 30, 2022, in Towson, MD. Strong-willed and determined, she bravely lived for 15 months following 2 strokes that compromised her ability to speak and move her right limbs.
Jeannette was born on June 27, 1939, to Evelyn and Louis Miller in Cleveland, OH. A graduate of Orange High School, Jeannette attended Hiram College before moving to Baltimore, MD. She worked for many years as a secretary for Maryland National Bank and Whitman Requardt & Associates.
In death, Jeannette has been reunited with her beloved husband of 28 years, Vincent Bonner, who passed away in 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents, her aunts Helen, Jeannette, and Elnora, her brother Robert L. Miller, sister-in-law Florence "Valerie" Miller, and stepchildren Mary Alice Bonner, Jane Bonner, and Mark Bonner.
She is survived by her loving children, Mark Laschinsky (Kathy) and Karen Laschinsky, and her stepchildren Anna Bonner, Vincent John Bonner, and James Bonner. Jeannette adored her grandchildren, Paul Dodgen, Kira Tribull (Joe), Bill Bonner (Jeanette), Angela Bonner, Jamie Bonner (Oliver), Vincent T. Bonner, and Mark Bonner-Kehn (Greer) as well as her 6 great-grandchildren.
Jeannette is also survived by her nephew, Mike Miller (Faye), and nieces Denise Cook (Darin) and Pamela Trew (John) along with their children and grandchildren. She will be missed by her cousin and great friend Barbara Brewster, husband Doug, and their children, Tom Brewster, Deborah Brewster (Cyrus), and grandson Kamran Bazljoo.
Finally, Jeannette is survived by many wonderful friends who blessed her with their friendship, concern, and care.
Jeannette and Vince retired to Rehoboth Beach in 1994. She enjoyed reading, music, taking walks, bowling, cooking, taking beautiful pictures, gardening, and playing bridge. Her door was always open for friends and neighbors to share a meal, tell stories, and share laughs. She was a giver to anyone in need, always lending an ear and embracing people with love and kindness wherever she went.
Some of Jeannette's fondest childhood memories include attending and listening to Cleveland Indians and Browns games with her dad and Uncle Bob and traveling to Florida with Uncle Bob and Aunt Jeannette. Her love of sports and travel followed her throughout her life. With her husband Vince, Jeannette enjoyed going on many cruises. On one such trip, they met Jim and Marianne Schwoob, who became their lifelong traveling companions.
She was a longstanding member of Epworth United Methodist Church in Rehoboth Beach. Jeannette's faith seemed to sustain her in her final year of life. When frustrated or sad, she found solace in listening to hymns. Even though her speech was limited, she was somehow able to sing these hymns clearly and completely.
Jeannette placed the highest importance on family and dear friends. In her final year of life, she was uplifted by the devoted care of her son and daughter and by the wonderful cards, photos, phone calls, and well wishes offered by those she loved.
A celebration of Jeannette's life will take place on Thursday, November 10, 2022, at Watson Funeral Home at 211 Washington St, Millsboro, DE 19966.
Public visitation begins at 10 AM, followed by a service at 11 AM. Interment to follow at Millsboro Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, a fund has been established in Jeannette's memory for her favorite charity, St. Jude Children's Hospital (http://giftfunds.stjude.org/J...)
Electronic condolences can be sent to watsonfh.com
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