|
|
1925 - 2006
Age: 81
DONORA, Boniface E. “Ben”
Paw Paw
Passed away on Friday morning, July 14, 2006 at the Rose Arbor Hospice Residence, Kalamazoo. Ben was born June 5, 1925 in East Chicago, IN, the son of the late John P. and Sylvia (Lewgowd) Donora. Ben was a World War II Veteran in the Army Medical Corps, and was honorably discharged in 1946. After his discharge, he began farming in the Paw Paw area, and also owned and operated Glendale Equipment Sales for 47 years. On February 16, 1952 in St. Augustine Catholic Church in Kalamazoo, Ben was united in marriage to the former Beatrice L. “Bea” Tomac, who preceded him in death on December 28, 2000. Surviving are their four children and their families: Deborah (Lloyd) Switzer of West Chester, OH and their children Christina and Douglas; Boniface “Ben” (Susan) Donora, Jr. of Portland, OR and their son Boniface “Bo” Donora III; David (Jayne) Donora of Tunbridge Wells, Kent, UK and their children Alexander, Matthew, and Lucy; and Joseph (Michelle) Donora of Manassas, VA and their son Maximilian. Also survi ving is his sister Dolores (Bud) Koger of Bellevue, WA. Preceding him in death was his sister, Florence Donora Bevill Benach. No visitation, as the cremation has already taken place. A memorial Mass will be held 11am on Saturday, July 22, 2006, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Paw Paw, where he was a member. Internment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Arrangements by the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw. Memorial contributions may be made to Borgess Medical Center or Bronson Methodist Hospital. Ben’s spirit and soul will live on forever.
|
|
There are currently 6 condolences.
Martin Ross
martinhross@comcast.net
Wednesday January 28, 2015 at
5:24 PM
|
Going on ten years later, still miss talking in the back room to him for hours. Sorry to see his old place gone today when driving to buy feed from the Amish guys. But he has missed all the terrible political stuff of the last years. Martin
|
| |
Richard Neumann
Thursday August 28, 2014 at
5:04 PM
|
I am trying to send a letter to Ben Jr. The address I have in Portland came back to me!
Richard Neumann
|
| |
Gene N. Sahr
g.s@sahrbuildingsupply.com
Monday July 24, 2006 at
11:16 AM
|
To family and friends of Ben Denora. I've been a part time farmer for the past 8 years and immediately started to use Ben for my farm equipment parts purchases. In no time, Ben invited me to the back room for coffee and cookies. It got to be a regular habit for me to visit with Ben on Saturday afternoons and discuss world events,politics,our families, and farming. He always talked about how proud he was of his kids. I always told Ben he would be around for another 20 years and I would continue to visit with him and the other guys in the back room. Now, the Lord took him for some bigger plans. But, I will always cherish my time with Ben. Thank you Ben for all of the encouragement and advice you've given me. I will miss you.
Your friend,
Gene N. Sahr
|
| |
Gene N. Sahr
Monday July 24, 2006 at
10:53 AM
|
|
| |
Jodi Chrisman
jodi_chrisman@hotmail.com
Wednesday July 19, 2006 at
5:03 PM
|
We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you all in our prayers.
Love,
Jodi and Marty
|
| |
Kathy Lazott
Tuesday July 18, 2006 at
3:03 PM
|
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
|
| |
|
