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Bonnie Lee (Hagen) Graves, 97, of Enid, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2020, at her home. She was born to Olaf and Sigrid Hagen on January 4, 1923, in Hot Springs, South Dakota.
Bonnie attended elementary and high school in Hot Springs and graduated from there in 1941.
She met the love of her life, Donald LeRoy Graves at the University of South Dakota. They were married September 18, 1944, in Vermillion, SD, and enjoyed 72 years together.
After their wedding, they moved to New York City, where Bonnie worked at Sheltering Arms Children Services placing children in foster homes, while Don attended New York Medical College. While Don served in the Navy, Bonnie held various civilian jobs. After military service, they moved to Frenchburg, KY, where Bonnie worked at the Menifee County Drug Store and was involved in Girls Scouts, 4-H Clubs, and the Presbyterian Church. In 1971 they moved to Wakita, OK, where she was involved in PEO and the Wakita United Methodist Church. She was also a lifelong member of Beta Sigma Phi.
The choices Bonnie made in her life were based on her commitment to Christ, her love for her family, and her service to others. Her passions were watching birds and flower gardening.
Bonnie was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two brothers and three sisters-in-law.
She is survived by five children: son Steve and Sue Graves of West Chester, PA, daughter Donella and Bill Young of Medical Lake, WA, son Charles and Karen Graves of Woodward OK, daughter Connie Wolcott of Lubbock, TX, daughter Paula and Doug Unruh of Newton, KS; 16 grandchildren and spouses; 26 great-grandchildren and 3 on the way; and many extended family.
Memorial service will be Wednesday, June 17, at 4 p.m. at Wakita United Methodist Church, Wakita, OK. Face masks are encouraged.
Memorials can be made to Wakita Community Health Center or Wakita United Methodist Church in Wakita, OK, through Anderson-Burris. Condolences may be made online at www.andersonburris.com.
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