In Memory
Bonnie L. Fettel Whiteford
May 14, 1939 – August 20, 2012
Bonnie Lynne Whiteford, 73, of Granger died at 2:53 p.m. Monday, August 20, 2012 in Memorial Hospital following a short illness. Mrs. Whiteford was born May 14, 1939 in South Bend to the late Helen (Fults) and Linn O. Fettel and was a lifetime area resident. On July 26, 1958 in South Bend as Bonnie Fettel she married Larry L. Whiteford who survives. Also surviving are three sons, Douglas Whiteford and Scott Whiteford both of Mishawaka and, Randy Whiteford (Laura) of Indianapolis, IN; five grandchildren, Holly Whiteford (Ben Musick) of Granger, Natosha Smith of Bloomington, IN, and Beth Ann Whiteford, Joshua L. Whiteford, and Andrew A. Whiteford all of Indianapolis; two great-granddaughters, Lily and Laila Musick; her sister, Jeanne Clauser of South Bend; and a number of nieces, nephews, and brothers and sisters-in-law. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Judy Smith and brother-in-law, James Clauser. Bonnie graduated from Riley High School and Bethel College and also attended Bob Jones University in Greenville, SC. Besides her beloved family she enjoyed playing her piano and singing her favorite hymns. She enjoyed traveling with her husband, Larry, on his vocal concerts, accompanying him on the piano and was looking forward to the various concerts they would hold in the future. Her favorite place in the world, though, was the lake and the opportunity to be in her bathing suit all day long. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 24th in the Welsheimer Family Funeral Home North, 17033 Cleveland Rd. Committal services and burial will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola, IN. Friends may call in the funeral home on Thursday from 3 until 7 p.m. and Friday from noon until the time of service. Memorial contributions may be made to Bethel College. Family and friends may leave e-mail condolences at www.welsheimer.com.
Information from Dave Carpenter 03/08/2018 JFC
Bruce Edward Fettel (1957)
Bonnie was my dearest, closest cousin. We were the same age and were in the same classes together at Riley. We led the Teachers to believe that we were twins, particularly when they seated us alphabetically in the classroom. She was the sweatest person I ever knew. She also was the best pianoist I have ever heard. She and her sister Jeanne Fettel Clauser accompanied her Tenor singing husband, Larry Whiteford as they traveled around the country perfotming. I loved her so very much and miss her dearly.
Love you Bonnie.
Bruce Fettel
Marcia Rose Huffman (Stroup) (1957)
Bonnie Whitewford welcomed me to Riley the 2nd semester of my Sophmore year. We met in Jr. High School at our church and shared many fun overnights and Sunday afternoons together at our homes. Bonnie lived two doors away from Dale Stroup and suggested to him that he consider asking me out for a date. He was a very good athlete at Riley H.S. We met at a very young age, dated for 5 years and then married. Bonnie and I were in each other's weddings and celebrated many good times together. She was President of Student Council and also a leader of the Youth for Christ Club at Riley. She was also a Class Officer of 1957 for many years. Bonnie and I were together at the last 1957 Reunion at Riley H.S. and that is the last time I saw her because we live in Huntington Beach, CA. Till we meet again, dear friend, I send my love and memories of our many times together. Maybe you can meet me at the Western Gate and take me my first tour of heaven.