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Bonnie Jean Margaret Fortin (Swan) - Class Of 1949 VIEW PROFILE

Bonnie Jean Margaret Fortin (Swan)

Bonnie Jean Margaret Swan

Apr. 25, 1931 - Feb. 5, 2020

 

Information from Peggy Frierdich 05/25/2020 JFC

Deceased Classmate: 1949 Fortin

Obituary Link: South Bend Tribune on February 9, 2020
Date Of Birth: April-25-1931
Date Deceased: February-5-2020
Age at Death: 88
Cause of Death: NA
Classmate City: Mishawaka, Indiana
Classmate State: IN
Classmate Country: USA
Was a Veteran: No
Survived By: daughter-in law Tina Swan son William M. Swan son David Swan 8 grandchildren 12 great-grandchildren

Bonnie and my sister were only two months apart in age and classmates all through school until their senior year. There was a big age difference between Bonnie and me, so she seemed like a big sister. She was so soft spoken with a gentle and graceful way about her; the prettiest girl in the neighborhood. She liked to paint my nails and comb my hair and I adored her. We lived close in the small community of River Park and knew everyone's families. Her parents were Daddy Jim and Belle to me and her grandparents lived in the neighborhood too.

 

South Bend Tribune - Feb. 9, 2020

MISHAWAKA, IN - Bonnie Jean Swan, 88, residing in Mishawaka, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2020. Bonnie was born April 25, 1931 in South Bend, Indiana to the late James L. and Belle (Jernstron) Fortin, and has been a lifelong resident of this area.

Bonnie worked as a bookkeeper for G.L. Perry dime store before retiring in 1999. She was a member of Sigma Phi Gamma and attended Good Shepherd United Methodist Church in Granger.

On August 6, 1949 in South Bend, she was united in marriage to William O. Swan, who preceded her in death on January 4, 2005. Bonnie is survived by her daughter-in-law, Tina Swan; two sons, William M. (Lynda) Swan and David Swan; eight grandchildren, Thomas Swan, Nicholas Swan, Chad (Maggie) McPhearson, Ashley McPhearson, Angelique McPhearson, Cody McPhearson, Christopher (Cindy) Curtis, and Chantal Casto; and twelve great-grandchildren, Aidan, Layla, Damien, Imogen, Cameron, Harper, Sawyer, Laci, Liam, Aaron, Siara, and Courtney. Along with her parents and husband, Bonnie was preceded in death by her daughter, Cynthia Johanna Swan; son, Greg Swan; granddaughter, Cynthia Marie Swan; and sister, Annabelle Whiteman.

Per the family's wishes, no public services will be held. Memorial contributions for Bonnie may be given to Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 51521 Elm Rd., Granger, IN 46530 or to Pet Refuge, 4626 Burnett Dr., South Bend, IN 46614.

Palmer Funeral Home - River Park Chapel, 2528 Mishawaka Ave., South Bend, IN 46615 is assisting the family with arrangements.

Online condolences for Bonnie may be left at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.

 

07/12/2021 DEC

 



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