Margaret W. Bonhaus

Margaret Kenyon Bonhaus - 94 yrs old-from Jacksonville, Fl Passed July 1st 2023 “Peg” as she was known to her friends was born in St Petersburg, Florida on 09/13/1928 to Thomas R. Wallace and Ruth H. Wallace.

In the early years she and her younger sister Dolly attended parochial schools. After her Father passed the family moved to Jacksonville, Fl. and lived with grandparents in the Riverside area. Peg attended public schools and graduated from Robert E. Lee in 1946. She met and married William J. Kenyon Jr. in the spring of 1948. Pegs charitable giving began early with selling DAV flags in downtown Jax. Leading to speeches urging local businessmen's clubs to support building a new YWCA in which she was determined to make happen. It happened! Peg and Bill raised a family of four sons keeping her busy with scouts, home room duties and various clubs at St Matthews, St. Pauls and Bishop Kenny. The family enjoyed visiting friends and relatives as Bill was an accomplished private pilot with his own various aircraft. Later, Bill and Peg became members of the Civil Air Patrol in which they were instrumental in locating downed aircraft, always striving to give back to the community. As the family grew Peg looked for other outlets to keep her boys occupied. Numerous different sailboats was the thing. After joining the fledgling N. Florida Cruising Club Peg won the 1st ever ladies Bikini Cup race in her Morgan 22. She was a proud skipper!!

Peg is predeceased by husband Bill, 2nd husband Vince Bonhaus and two sons Robert, Andrew, and stillborn daughter Elizabeth Ann. Peg leaves behind sons Jim/wife Claire, John/wife Wynn along with Grandchildren Vanessa, Billy, Sara, Jessica, Joe and Judy.

She also enjoyed 8 Great Granddaughters and 1 Great Great Grandson!! Her Life WAS FULL. Or as she would say, “ Be careful what you wish for!!” GOD has brought her home!!

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