William Daniel Bonham

December 24, 1928 - October 7, 2017

WILLIAM DANIEL BONHAM William Daniel Bonham, 88, of Kingsley, PA passed away on October 7, 2017. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Jean. Bill is also survived by two children, Daniel and Linda Bonham and Wanda and James Dolaway; five grandchildren, Megan and Jeremy Goff, Ryan and Carrie Bonham, Erin and Matt Woosman, Danielle Bonham and Beth Drayer, and Kristen and Joe Bishop; 11 great grandchildren, Ava, Mason, and Jayce Goff, Elizabeth and Cassidy Bonham, Ella, Myra, and Brennan Woosman, Landon, Grayson, and Colson Bishop; a sister, Patricia Bates; a brother, David and Ann Benedict; and many sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews, and many dear friends. He was a graduate of Vestal High School and joined the US Navy in October 1948. He served aboard the USS Boxer, the USS Compass Island, and the USS Bowditch as well as stationed on bases in CA, NY, NM, AZ, NV, GA, and VA over his 20 years of service, retiring in 1968. Bill enjoyed flying model air planes, participated in a bowling league, was a hobby photographer, and enjoyed riding his bike. He was a farmer at heart and worked with the land. He drove a school bus for Mountain View School district and served as Harford Township Supervisor. Bill was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He will be dearly missed. A private graveside service will be held in Rose Hill Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of the Tuttle-Yeisley Funeral Home, Inc. Should friends so desire, memorial contributions in his memory may be made to the Susquehanna County Library, 458 High School Road, Montrose, PA 18801 or Harford Volunteer EMS, 142 Fair Hill Road, P.O. Box 206, Harford, PA 18823.