Bonnie Waaland Obituary

Bonnie L. Waaland

Bonnie Waaland, 92, of Findlay, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday morning, July 21, 2024, at The Heritage Nursing Home.

She was born Oct. 12, 1931, in North Baltimore, to Andrew M. and L. Blanche (Wilcox) Lloyd. Bonnie married Don R. Waaland on March 30, 1951, and he preceded her in death.

Bonnie is survived by her children, Eliot (Jean) Waaland, Marjorie (Steve) Knox, and K. Dwight (Lisa) Waaland; grandchildren, Crystal (Russ) Reed, Katiey McDaniel, Melissa Waaland, and Joe Waaland; great-grandchildren, Taylor, Olivia, Arya, Abigail, Bently, and Haisley; and brother, Jerry Lloyd.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; son, Don E. Waaland; brothers, Dr. Edwin Lloyd, Andrew Lloyd, William Lloyd, and Thomas Lloyd; and sister, Marjorie Gillespie.

Bonnie attended North Baltimore High School where she was a member of National Honor Society, cheerleading, and participated in the Senior class play. She attended Dr. Brown's Laboratory School and following graduation, worked as a lab assistant for her brother, Dr. Edwin Lloyd. Bonnie babysat for many children over the years. She worked at JC Penney's, Findlay Sundry Sales, Findlay News Agency, and Winebrenner Nursing Home.

Bonnie was an avid bowler and enjoyed crocheting, reading, playing pinochle, and spending time with her family. She was a member of Gateway Church, where she attended regularly until breaking her hip.

The family would like to extended their most sincere gratitude to the staff at The Heritage for their excellent care of Bonnie.

Visitation for family and friends will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Kirkpatrick-Behnke Funeral Home, 500 Lima Avenue, Findlay. Bonnie's funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday, July 26, 2024, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery.

Contributions in Bonnie's memory may be shared with The Heritage Nursing Home, 2820 Greenacre Drive, Findlay, or Gateway Church, 9555 CR 9, Findlay.

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