Bonnie Eva Yarhouse beloved, wife, mother and grandmother, passed away at the Clare Hospital on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at the age of 88. Bonnie was born on January 16, 1938 in Clare, to Rex and Marie (Darnell) Lloyd. In 1955, Bonnie graduated from Evart High School and on September 3rd, of that year, she married Vernie A. Yarhouse Jr. at the Methodist Church in Sears, where they made their home and raised their family.

Bonnie was a Title I Teacher’s Aide at Evart Elementary where she cared for, nurtured, and helped educate children over numerous years. When she was younger she enjoyed making crafts, crocheting, and cross stitching. She spent many years raising her flower gardens, visiting antique shops, and making her notorious strawberry jam. Bonnie was often found doing a Sudoku puzzle, and she loved making her Christmas gift baskets for her family.

Bonnie’s greatest joy was spending time doting on her children and grandchildren. The love she gave to everyone and positive outlook on life set a Godly example to those around her.

Her caring and joyful spirit will be missed by the family who survives her, this includes: children, Donald (Eva Spence) Yarhouse and Debra (Paul) Schmidt; sisters, Joyce Hillier and Vonnie (Art) Lloyd; six grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, one great grand pup, two great great grandchildren with one on the way and numerous nieces, nephews extended family and friends.

Bonnie was preceded in death by: her husband, Vernie "Pete"; daughter-in-law, Lana Yarhouse; three siblings, Ronald (Connie) VanOrder, Joan (Robert) Goldammer and Donald VanOrder; brother-in-law, Harold Hillier and special friend, Paul Cruikshank.

Memorial contributions in Bonnie’s name can be made to the Sears Church of God, where they were pillars of the church. Funeral services will take place Friday, July 31st at 2 PM at the Sears Church of God with visitation an hour prior. Bonnie will be laid to rest next to Vernie at Forest Hill Cemetery in Evart. Condolences can be left online at www.coreyfuneralhome.com.