Ronald L. Bonwell

Ronald "Ron" Bonwell, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend passed away at age 66 on Thursday March 18, 2010. He was surrounded by his loving family and friends. Ron was born in Wenatchee, Washington on August 21, 1943 to Lester and Thelma (Riley) Bonwell. He graduated from Wenatchee High School in 1961. He was an original cast member of the Wenatchee Youth Circus for 2 years performing on the tightrope and also as a clown. He went into the US Navy on February 13, 1962, where his career took him to several ports of of call. During one port of call he met and married Pauline Buduan on August 21, 1965 in Kauai, Hawaii. After which they then had three children in three other ports of call. Ron was a torpedo man on the USS Tunny, the USS Puffer, and then the USS Pollock, He also served as Brigg Runner for the Shore Patrol before retiring February 28, 1983. He was very proud of the 21 years that he served in the US Navy. Ron and his family moved to East Wenatchee in1983 where he started his second career at the Chelan Regional Jail as a jailer, then later as a Sergeant. He retired from his second career on October 2006. Ron was very active in the American Legion Post 10 in Wenatchee, He served as Adjutant and Finance Officer for several years. He was also a member of Forty and Eight, and was a member of the Eagles Lodge. Ron enjoyed spendilng time with his family and friends. He enjoyed camping, fishing and hunting, He especially enjoyed spending time at DAHOBO Inn at Lake Rosevelt, a property developed by him and two friends. Ron was proceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife Pauline, his three daughters, Laura Bender (Darin), Darla Racus (Troy) and Rhonda Yenney (Chad). Grandchildren, Ashlee, Adam, Austin and Alex Racus, Emma and Maxwell Yenney and Riley Bender. He is also survived by a brother Dan Bonwell (Judy) and their children, Jason, Kirk, Kayla and their families. We can't forget his loving companion, Suzie, his Shitz zhu. Service to be held at the American Legion 208 N Wenatchee Ave. Friday March 26, 2010 12:00PM Donations accepted in Ronald Bonwell's name: Forty and Eight Nurses Scholarship C/O The American Legion Post 10. Please express your thoughts and memories on the online guest book at jonesjonesbetts.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Jones & Jones ~ Betts Funeral Home.

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Ronald L. Bonwell

August 21, 1943 - March 18, 2010