Myron O'Dell Bonham Obituary (1918 - 2005)

MYRON O "DEL" BONHAM January 7, 1918 - November 2, 2005 Myron "Del" Bonham passed away peacefully at his home in Layton, Utah to join his Heavenly Father. Born January 7, 1918 to Silas Sheldon Bonham and May Stokes Bonham in Clinton, Utah where he was born and raised. He graduated from Davis High School and Weber State College. As a young man he cooked for the WP-gang in the Uintahs after which he worked and retired from the Southern Pacific Railroad. He then worked from 1977 to 1997 for the U.S. Forest Service Aviation, Region Four; shuttling pilots to and from various locations throughout, he then retired at the age of 80. Working numerous other jobs along the way, he either worked independently and/or simultaneously. His most memorable and talked about were the Railroad, Forest Service and Managing Motels, making life long friends throughout his life. Some of his favorite pastimes were of listening to big band music, and great grandchildren singing tunes from his era. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, holding many positions and attending activities until his health prevented him from doing so. As one of the nicest men, Del will surely be missed. He is survived by his wife Lucille V. Jones Bonham who he married March 14, 1996 in Elko, Nevada where they began a life together at their home in Layton, Utah, enlarging his family greatly and brought many special everlasting occasions that were filled with laughter, love and memories. He is also survived by four children: Sharon & Dwayne Moore of Jackson, WY; Jeff & Jean Bonham of Tremonton, UT; Steve & Jackie Bonham of Layton, UT; Michael & Angela Bonham of Las Vegas, NV. Four step-children: Rebecca Wilson of Laguna, CA; Rogena & Larry Brown of Roy, UT; Doreen & Gary Matthews of Roy, UT; Dennis & Kathy Jones of Kingman, AZ; 26 grandchildren; 47 great grandchildren; and sister Velma Nelson of Sandy, UT. He was preceded by his Father, Mother, (Wife) Violet, sisters: Mildred and Clela, brothers: Kenneth, William and Cecil. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Roy 5865 South 1900 West Roy, UT 84067 November 7, 2005 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceMyers Mortuary - Roy 5865 South 1900 West Roy, UT 84067 November 8, 2005 11:00 AM CemeteryMemorial Gardens of the Wasatch 1718 Combe Rd. Ogden, UT 84403 November 8, 2005 12:30 PM