Bonnie Jean Pierce

Bonnie Jean Pierce, age 94 of Hastings passed away October 27, 2018 at the Flower House in Nashville, Michigan.

Bonnie was born on August 2, 1924 in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Howard and Helen (VanMiddlesworth) Drake.  She attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1942.  She retired as executive secretary from the National Bank of Hastings in 1986.

Bonnie married Robert Pierce on March 5, 1946 and they enjoyed 62 years together.

Bonnie was one of the founding members of Our Lady of Great Oak, Catholic Church.  She was a 4-H leader for many years in both the cooking and sewing programs.  Bonnie loved crafts, crocheting and sewing.  She made her daughters bridesmaids dresses and cakes for their weddings.  Bonnie loved growing flowers and made arrangements for church.  She also played the organ at church and was famous for her homemade cinnamon rolls.

Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Helen Drake, husband, Robert Pierce and sister Beverly.

She is survived by her children, Brenda (Ken) Cole of Hillsdale, MI, Sally (Bruce) Dietel of Chase, MI, Patty White of Hastings, MI, John Pierce of Lakeland, FL, 10 grandchildren; Greg, Michelle, Rob, Cassandra, Julia, Tricia, Jessica, Angelina, Beka and Justin,  15 great-grandchildren; Greg, Lauren, Brandon, Alexander, Michael, Matthew, Alexys, Jordyn, Kylee, Kassidy, Jaxon, William, Summer, Sierra and Seth, one great-great-grandchild, Zoey and brother, Donald Drake of Dowling, MI.

Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Great Oak Catholic Church or Grace Hospice.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings.   A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at 11:00 am at the Our Lady of Great Oak Catholic Church, 6574 Lacey Rd., Bellevue, MI  49021.  Fr. Tom Helfrich, celebrant.  Burial will take place at Mt Calvary Cemetery in Hastings.