Obituary of Bonnie Ruth Calder

Bonnie R. Calder, 88, of Buchanan, passed away April 18th at Lakeland Hospital, Niles. Bonnie was born in Middleton Ohio to her parents Nellie and Estel Geary. After moving to Niles, she met and married Gilbert "Bugs" Calder. They were married for 54 years prior to Bugs passing in 2002. Bonnie is preceded in death by her parents, husband, her brother Ronnie Geary, and her daughter Rosie Lewandowski in 2010. Bonnie, affectionately known as "Grandma Butterfly", is survived by her children; Kent, Scott, Colette (Rick) Pointer, and Gail (Tim) Basore, 12 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Over the years, Bonnie spent a lot of time crafting. She enjoyed oil painting, sewing, and crocheting to name a few. She and her husband enjoyed traveling together and took countless bus trips across the U.S. Bonnie also enjoyed collecting butterflies, and playing slots at the casino with her "children's inheritance". During the past year, she loved playing bingo at 4pm sharp with her friends at the Cass Care Facility. The family wants to thank the caregivers at the Cass Care Facility and Lakeland Niles for their caring help and support during Mom's stay. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home in Niles with a time of visitation beginning one hour prior. An interment will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Cass County Medical Care Facility, 23770 Hospital St, Cassopolis, Michigan 49031 or a charity of one's choice. Share your favorite memories of Bonnie with her family at www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com.