Bonnie Lou VanCuren

Bonnie Lou Van Curen, age 58, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2011. She was born in Columbus on October 9, 1952. Bonnie worked for more than 20 years as a bus driver for Franklin County MRDD. She enjoyed playing cards, especially Hand and Foot, and she recently became interested in gardening. Most of all, she loved her family, especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her daughters, Tammy (Dan) Heimerl and Stephanie (Matt) McVay; mother, Anna McKnight; sister, Sue (Frank) Millington; half-brother, Ronald McNight; and half-sister, Pam; grandchildren, Aaron, Dustin, Austin, and Aubrey; several nieces and nephews; and her beloved dog, Misty. She was preceded in death by her son, Jason Wilson; father, Bernard Van Curen; step-father, John Edward “Ed” McKnight; and half-sister, Melissa Van Curen. Family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 5, 2011, at the SCHOEDINGER NORTHEAST CHAPEL, 1051 E. Johnstown Road, Gahanna. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home with Pastor Tony Robbins officiating. Interment will follow at Mifflin Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Special Olympics Ohio, 3303 Winchester Pike, Columbus, Ohio 43232. Visit www.schoedinger.com to share a favorite memory of Bonnie.