Bonita Ruckman (Bolivar)'s Obituary
Bonita Y. Ruckman age 99 of Bolivar passed away Saturday evening, May 17, 2014 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City, MO.
Bonita had lived in Jefferson City the past few years with her son Walter.
She was born on May 23, 1914 in Humansville, MO the daughter of Alanson and Minnie Yeager.
She was a retired teacher and Librarian of Bolivar R-1 Schools and was a member of the Bolivar United Methodist Church.
Bonita was preceded in death by her parents, her sister; Pearl Hopkins and her husband; Millard L. Ruckman.
Surviving is a Son; Walter Yang of Jefferson City, MO; granddaughter; Elizabeth Yang of Jefferson City, MO and a niece Betty Jean Copeland of Springfield, MO.
Bonita was a very caring and giving person. She helped many people throughout her life.
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