Bonnie Sue Adams

Bonnie was born on November 29, 1940, in the Village of Hart, Michigan, the daughter of Jack and Margaret (Clarke) Malette. She was raised in Pickford and graduated from Alpena High School, Class of 1958. Following high school, she attended Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education.

After graduation, Bonnie met the love of her life, Richard Adams, in Alpena. The two were united in marriage on June 29, 1962. Together they built a loving family while living in several locations due to Richard’s career in the United States Air Force. During those years, Bonnie devoted herself to teaching elementary school, touching the lives of countless students along the way.

Eventually the family moved to K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base in Gwinn, where Bonnie taught at Wells School until 1991. The couple later relocated to Texas, where she continued her work in education as a substitute teacher. In 1997, Bonnie and Richard returned to Gwinn, where she retired and enjoyed the years surrounded by family and friends.

Bonnie had a deep love of reading and traveling. She had a wonderful outlook on life and was known for her upbeat personality and warm spirit. She was someone you simply liked the moment you met her. Bonnie always looked on the bright side of life and brought encouragement and positivity to those around her.

She is survived by her devoted husband, Richard; her children, Richard (Kathleen) Adams of Great Falls, Montana, Jim (Wendy) Adams of Phoenix, Arizona, and Dave (Carol) Adams of Gwinn; her grandchildren, Beau and Ryan “Josh” Carrier; and her great-grandchildren, Allyson, Riley, and Gianna. She is also survived by her sisters, Sharon (Tom) Lancaster and Terry (Ed) Neumann, along with several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to UPAWS, 815 South M-553, Gwinn, MI 49841.

Visitation will be held on July 30, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Little Lake Chapel in Little Lake. A funeral service will follow at 12:00 p.m., with Pastor Ron Westman officiating. A reception will follow the service at the church.

The Canale-Gwinn Funeral Home and Cremation Services is assisting the family, where condolences may be expressed online at canalefuneral.com.