Bonnie was laid to rest on Thursday, June 23rd, at a private burial, with family by her side.
Mrs. Pritchett was born Hung Sook Kim on July 3, 1932 in Seoul, Korea, although she claimed August 3, 1933 as her birthday for most of her life, until the correct birthdate was discovered in 2016. It’s actually quite a funny story! Bonnie fell in love with a young, handsome 23 year old American guitar-playing soldier named Lefty in 1954 while he was serving in the Korean War. He returned a year later to marry her in February 1955 and brought Bonnie to the United States. Five years later, Bonnie became an American citizen in May 1960, something that meant the world to her. She loved this country, and was a proud American. Every day she would wear either a “Jesus” or “US flag” lapel pin. Her outfit wasn’t complete without one of those pins. Bonnie enjoyed going to church at Evangel Temple and attending the ladies’ Bible study there. In their older life, both Mrs. Pritchett and her husband looked forward to their daily walk at the mall, eating lunch in the food court, and talking to strangers and friends alike.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Kuang Haung Kim and Yong Hi Lee Kim; and two older brothers. Survivors include her husband, Claude E. Pritchett; her children Debra (Paul) Beyer, Allen (Amanda) Pritchett, and Cameron (Barb) Michels; one younger brother and an older sister; seven grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and a host of other family members.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.shcolumbus.com for the Pritchett family.
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