Alice Haskins Bonacker (Marvin)

Alice Haskins (Marvin) Bonacker, 101, Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2014.

Alice was born January 22, 1913 in Coudersport, PA, the daughter of Orange and Pearl Marvin. She married Fredrick Bonacker on June 29, 1935. Their daughter Kay (Black) was born in 1940. Alice was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She loved the Lord and was active in the RLDS Church and was a member of the South Crysler Restoration Branch. Alice grew up and spent most of her life in Warren, OH. She played basketball for Warren G. Harding H.S. and was known as “Shorty Marvin” Alice never missed a day of school in 12 years. She served for many years packing and delivering Meals on Wheels in Warren and Independence, she also volunteered with CPRS. She and Fred moved to Independence in 1984 to spend more time with their daughter, Kay’s family. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and found great joy in visiting with her family and friends. In the words of our family, small but mighty, quite but always heard, loving, patient, sweet, humble, kind, generous, thoughtful, observant, amazing, wonderful and a patient woman. She always made everyone feel like they were important. She lived her life by example, never really having to say much. We all knew what she stood for and believed. She loved us no mater what and felt the same for anyone who came into her life.

Alice was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Bonacker; granddaughter, Jodi Campbell; three sisters; two brothers and her parents.

Survivors include her daughter Kay Black and husband Dave; grandsons, Shawn Black, Matt Black and wife Kelly, David Black and wife Amy; great grandchildren, Josh Campbell and wife Crystal, Mark Campbell and wife Stephanie, Carter, Keaton, Max, Rachel and Brady; great great grandchildren, Christian, Brooklyn, and Katelyn; and additional nieces, nephews, and family. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 1, 2014 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Mound Grove Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to CPRS – Centerplace Restoration School. Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel (816) 373-3600)