Bonnie Walters

Bonnie Lou (Phillips) Walters, 63, of West Liberty, Ohio, passed away at 11:40 A.M. Thursday, June 7, 2012 at her home.

She was born in Columbus, Ohio April 11, 1949, to the late Frank and Thelma Myers Phillips-Seimet.

On March 2, 1968 she married Jerry Wayne Walters, and he survives along with two sons, Tracey (Rhonda) Walters of Convoy, Ohio and Trent Walters of Columbus, Ohio; a daughter, Trista (Keith) Hardwick of West Liberty; nine grandchildren, Shelby, Chase, Marissa, Brooks and Lauren Walters, and Andrew, Sophia, Isabella and Owen Hardwick; nine siblings, Barry Phillips of Lima, Ohio, Tonda (John) Ricker of Fort Jennings, Ohio, Travis Phillips and Jeff (Miriam) Phillips, both of Mississippi, Todd Phillips of Las Vegas, Nevada, Terry Phillips of Cloverdale, Ohio, Dorenda (Rob) Adams of Mississippi, Rhonda (David) Spiess of Ridgeville Corners, Ohio, and Lana (Robert) Addis of Antwerp, Ohio; three step-siblings, Doris (Richard) Birkmeier and Richard (Joni) Seimet, both of Ottawa, Ohio, and Carol (Dennis) Catrell of Fort Jennings, Ohio, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother and sister-in-law, Jay (Brenda) Phillips; a step-father, Lavern Seimet, and a step-sister, Marilyn Narthar.

Bonnie had formerly worked at Fleetwood Motor Homes in Decatur, Indiana, Honda of America and as a school bus driver for West Liberty-Salem Schools. She attended Christ Our King Church in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

The funeral service will be conducted Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at Christ Our King Church in Bellefontaine with Pastor Robin Ricks and Norlin Ricks officiating. Calling hours are Monday, June 11, 2012 from 2 to 4 P.M. and 6 to 8 P.M. at the church and one hour prior to the funeral on Tuesday. Interment will be at the Fairview Cemetery in West Liberty, Ohio.

Memorial contributions may be made in Bonnie’s memory to Universal Home Health and Hospice Care 701 S. Main St. Bellefontaine, OH 43311

The funeral arrangements were handled by the staff of the Kauffman-Eichholtz Funeral Home in West Liberty.

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