Bonnie J. Simek

Bonnie Jeannette Gingrich LeDoux Simek went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. Bonnie, 94, of Charlotte, was born October 17, 1927, at home in Chester Township. Bonnie was the daughter of Lee and Marie (Bottomley) Gingrich.
Growing up Bonnie enjoyed the farm life. She told stories of hand milking cows, helping her dad plow the fields with a team of horses, and riding in a sleigh her grandfather had bought, covered in a Buffalo rug.
Bonnie married Alfred LeDoux on November 1, 1947. Al and Bonnie met at the Charlotte County Fair. Al was enlisted in the Army Air Corp and was in town recruiting people to join the war effort. The recruiting trailers were set up at the County Fair in Charlotte. Al saw Bonnie…Bonnie saw Al, and two days later he asked her to marry him. She said “Yes!” and they were married 47 years and moved over 60 times, including three years in France. Bonnie faced each move with excitement over the new adventure. Al and Bonnie finally settled in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee. After Al passed in 1995 Bonnie was widowed for three years.
And now, the rest of the story. Bonnie attended her 54th High School Reunion in Charlotte where she bumped in to her old boyfriend, Edward Simek. Ed had been widowed for several years and just like in a storybook, they fell in love and got married. Bonnie moved back to Charlotte where she was able to reunite with family members and friends. Bonnie, basically, went around the world and back again to her hometown and not far from the home in which she was born. Her life would make an incredible movie.
Bonnie was a devoted wife and loving mother. Raising Chris, Mike and Jeanne while making many moves and “holding down the fort” when Al had to be away. She was an amazing story teller and loved to share the family history with her daughter, Jeanne. She had a contagious laugh and beautiful smile. Bonnie was always there to encourage her children, family and friends to “live their dreams.” To say that this amazing woman will be missed is an understatement. We have lost another member of “The Greatest Generation” and Heaven has welcomed another Angel.
Bonnie is survived by her son, Mike LeDoux and daughter-in-law Jodi; daughter, Jeanne LeDoux Hickman and son-in-law Ty; daughter-in-law Peggy LeDoux; twelve grandchildren, and an abundance of great grandchildren; her sister, Ellen Dunn; many nieces, nephews and dear friends.
There will be no service at this time as a Celebration of Life and Family Reunion is being planned for a later date.