J. Jacqueline Bonar

J. Jacqueline Bonar, 91 of Hurricane received her angel wings on Sunday October 21, 2018 after a short illness surrounded by love. She was a 1946 graduate of Cameron High School and Wheeling Business College. Working as a secretary in the Marshall County Sheriff’s office prior to her 1948 marriage to Robert L. Bonar. They had grown up as childhood friends, then after his honorable discharge from the US Marine Corps, became a Deputy Sheriff then entered the WV State Police for the next 30 years. Climbing to the position of Colonel from 1969-1977. Those years for them, became a journey of love, family, support, community service, friends and personal accomplishments for them living all over the state of West Virginia, finally settling in St. Albans. Upon his death in 1979, she began the second chapter of her life, entering Garnett Career Center at the age of 52, graduating first in her class, in the medical unit secretary program. Upon graduation she went to work at St. Francis Hospital, Charleston, for the next 10 years, achieving perfect attendance before moving on to Putnam General Hospital, Hurricane for the next 13 years as Med-Surg Unit Secretary, 3-11 shift. She loved her jobs at both hospitals, earning the respect and forming friendships with doctors, nurses, co-workers and even patients everywhere she went. Upon retirement in 2003 at the age of 76 due to an immune disorder illness, she began hemodialysis remaining independent and active throughout her life. She was the biggest fan of the WVU Mountaineers and was so proud of her granddaughter, Jacqueline being a member of the WVU Marching Band Color Guard. In fact, she was a lover of all sports; baseball, golf and basketball. She loved sitting on her back porch swing, enjoying her flowers, birds and wildlife. She was one of the sweetest, kindest, most gentle creatures God gave to the world. In her quiet way, she set the standard for the goodness that is in all of us. She was preceded in death by her husband Colonel Robert L. Bonar; brothers, Grant M. Richards and Thomas Richards. She is survived by her daughter, Pamela and her husband Rick and their daughter, Jacqueline of Hurricane; siblings, John (Sonia) Richards of St. Albans, Norita Hinerman of Amherst, OH, LauraLee Cook of Wellsburg, WV and Bill Richards (Bernice) of Hollywood, FL. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm Wednesday October 24, 2018 at Big Run Christian Church Cemetery, Cameron, WV with Pastor Earl Shaw officiating. We would like to personally thank her physicians, their staff-Dr. Stephen Smith, Dr. Imran Khawaja, Dr. Jonathan Zuniga, Dr. Hatem Hossino and Dr. Mohommed Haffar. In addition, CAMC Teays Valley Hospital and Fresenious Hurricane Dialysis Center for their love and care the last 15 years. In lieu of flowers, and to honor her granddaughter, Jacqueline and her love of WVU, please make donations to the WVU Pride of WV Marching Band Travel Fund at Pride Travel Fund, The University Foundation, One Waterfront Place, 7th Floor, PO Box 1650, Morgantown, WV 26507. You may share memories of Jacqueline by visiting her tribute page at ChapmanFuneralHomes.com Chapman Funeral Home, family-owned and located at 3941 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane is honored to serve Jacqueline’s family.