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Age 81, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Wednesday, January 1, 2014. She was born on September 7, 1932 in Olive Hill, KY, the daughter of Russell James and Zella (Dean) Patton. On June 28, 1975, she married Chris Vanover and he preceded her in death on January 14, 2004. Her family was very important to her. She was so very proud of her four grandchildren and enjoyed the bundle of activity that her great grandsons brought to family events. She especially enjoyed the time spent with her two sisters, Betty and Sandy. The trio, lovingly referred to as “The Golden Girls”, loved to shop, travel and dance to the oldies. They brought great fun and laughter to those around them. Her brother-in-law, Gene, held a very special place in her life. She attended the Manchester United Methodist Church and Green Valley Community Church of Arizona. She is survived by her daughters Gina Hall of Clinton, MI, Liz Browder of Waterford, MI, Pam (Jack) Ceo of Saline, MI and Roxanne (Brian) Smallwood of the UK; son Jerry Vanover of Davenport, FL; sisters Betty Phillips and Sandy (Gene) DeRossett of Manchester, MI; grandchildren John (Crystal) Ceo, James (Kari) Feldkamp, Christina (Andrew) Coppens, and Shaina Winter; great-grandsons Jack and Ryan Ceo and Ian and Raiden Feldkamp; nieces Lori (Bruce) Lobbestael, Jacqueline (Vern) Hall, Jennifer (Larry) Coates; nephews Alan (Cindy) DeRossett and Bill Phillips and very special great nieces and nephews. Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Chris Vanover, brother, Jack Patton, and brother-in-law, Bill Phillips. A celebration of life service will take place on Saturday, January 4, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. at the Robison-Bahnmiller Funeral Home in Saline with Rev. David Bucholtz officiating. Burial will take place at Oakwood Cemetery in Saline, MI. In Bonnie’s memory, donations may be made to the Manchester United Methodist Church and St. Joseph Mercy Home Care and Hospice of Ann Arbor. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home where friends may begin calling on Saturday, January 4, 2014 from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service at 1:00 P.M. A special thank you to the Robison-Bahnmiller Funeral Home and to St. Joseph Mercy Home Care and Hospice of Ann Arbor. To sign Bonnie’s guestbook, to leave a memory or for more information please visit www.rbfhsaline.com.

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Bonnie V. Vanover

September 7, 1932 - January 1, 2014

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Bonnie V. Vanover

September 7, 1932 - January 1, 2014

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