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Bonnie Lou Donaldson

Bonnie Lou Donaldson, age 79, of Clarion, PA, passed away Monday, February 20, 2012 at Clarview Nursing Home surrounded by her family.

She was born on October 9, 1932 in Center Point, WV, the daughter of Okey and Virdie (Swiger) Yeater.

Bonnie was raised in Center Point and attended Pike Fork School; she was also a member of Pike Fork Church of God. She moved to Clarion in her teen years and called the area home ever since. Bonnie was creative and loved crocheting, embroidering, doing crafts and working in her garden during her younger years. She was a social person who enjoyed playing bingo and attending fish dinners at the VFW, and she always looked forward to going out to dinner with her girlfriends.

Other hobbies included playing cards, working on jigsaw puzzles and listening to country music. Camping and fishing were two favorite pastimes, and Bonnie was a devoted fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, making sure she never missed a game. Despite her many interests, family always came first. She cherished the time she was able to spend with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and they all will miss her lively and caring spirit.

She will be deeply missed by her sons, Hurman L. Donaldson and wife, Sylvia, of Rimersburg and H. Scott Donaldson and wife, Mary Jo, of Sligo; daughter, Karen F. Jordan and husband, Ronald, of Parker; thirteen grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and nieces who were raised as daughters, Lura Haynes, of Austin, PA and Ruth Sullivan, of Meadville.

Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents; loving husband of 22 years, Herbert Franklin Donaldson, who passed away July 4, 1973; one grandchild; brother, Drexel Yeater; sisters, Clovis Roberts and Marjorie Fadley; and longtime companion, Ivan Lasher.

Relatives and friends will be received from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at the Bauer-Hillis Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 758 Main Street, Rimersburg, PA.

Additional visitation will be held from 10 AM until the time of funeral services at 11 AM on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at the funeral home with Pastor Dan George officiating.

Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Licking Twp., Clarion Co.

Memorial donations may be made in Bonnie's honor to the American Cancer Society, Clarion Unit, 133B W. Main St., Clarion, PA 16214.

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