Bona Waller Obituary

Bona Bell Waller

The skies parted and the angels descended, escorting Bona Bell Waller up to the Heavens to join her beloved husband of 63 years, John R. Waller Sr.

Bona, 94, of Findlay, passed away at 3:25 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023, at The Manor at Greendale.

She was born May 4, 1929, in Bluffton, to Ralph and Dory (Gray) Crawfis. She married hte love of her life, John R. Waller on March 16, 1953, in Decatur, Indiana. They enjoyed 63 years of bliss together.

Bona and John were the proud parents of four boys, John R. Waller Jr. (Susan) of Yorktown, Virginia, Joseph L. Waller (Debra Young) of Van Buren, Jeffrey S. Waller (Sallie) of Forest, and Jerry D. Waller (Karan) of Findlay; 16 grandchildren, Jennifer, John III, Joyce, Janice, Joshua, Jessica, Jordan, Jazmine, Justin, Jayla, Julie, Jeffrey Jr. Jodie, Jamie, Emily, and Jeremy (deceased).

J's seemed to continuously run in the Waller family. There are 44 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren.

There is one surviving sister, Beverly Hooker of Bluffton, and one surviving sister-in-law, Carolyn Arnold (Jerry) of Mt. Victory.

Bona was preceded in death by two sisters, Betty (Jim) Gockerman and Bernice (Louie) Gossard; three brothers-in-law, William (Mary) Waller, Harold (Carol) Waller, and Lloyd (Sharon) Waller; and two sisters-in-law, Dorothy (Dale Sr.) Hill and Velma (Jim) Miller.

Bona retired from Bendix-Autolite. She loved her family and grandkids. They brought joy and pride into her life. She loved her puppy dogs, especially schnauzers. Silver Bell was her constant companion after the death of her beloved husband, John.

She enjoyed collecting angels, having hundreds throughout her home. She also enjoyed nature, the outdoors, traveling, and flowers.

Her best friend of 50 years was Gwen McLaughlin, who was also a constant companion and good neighbor. Bona was a member of Van Buren Presbyterian Church.

Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, and 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, until the time of Bona's funeral at 11 a.m. at Kirkpatrick-Behnke Funeral Home, Findlay. The Rev. Kelly Sterling will officiate. Burial will follow at Bechtel Cemetery, Van Buren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial can be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 2211 North Oak Park Ave., Chicago, Illinois, 60707.

Online condolences may be shared with the family via www.kirkpatrickbehnke.com.