Village News (Fallbrook & Bonsall, California) Last updated 3/11/2010 at Noon
Bonita J. Barker, 83, passed away March 3, 2010 in Fallbrook, Calif. Born April 12, 1926 in Ponca City, Okla., Bonita spent her childhood in Maysville, Okla. before moving with her family to Imperial Valley when she was 16 years old.
In 1943 she married Eddie Chaffin of Calipatria, Calif., and they were part of the Roy Chaffin and Sons ranching operation. Together they had three children, eventually moving their family to Fallbrook in 1961.
Bonita was a dedicated mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a devoted community volunteer who later in life enjoyed a successful career as a real estate broker. In 1983, she married retired western movie actor, Hal Barker.
Bonita's charitable endeavors spanned 50 years and numerous organizations and philanthropies, including the Fallbrook Hospital Auxiliary, San Diego County Hospital Auxiliary Council, Children's Home Society (Angel Society), Palomar College Foundation, Fallbrook Board of Realtors, Republican National Committee, numerous parent-teacher associations, and the Maysville Education Foundation. She was the first woman to serve on the board of directors of the Boys & Girls Clubs of North County.
Bonita was preceded in death by her mother, Virginia Lee Cooper, her sister, Jacque Cheatwood; brother John H. Cooper; and husbands Eddie Chaffin and Hal Barker.
She is survived by three children, seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Sat. March 13, 2010, at 10 a.m. at Berry-Bell & Hall Falllbrook Mortuary with services to follow at 11 a.m.
**note from memorial manager**
Bonita and Eddie divorced in 1982.
Bonita J. Barker, 83, passed away March 3, 2010 in Fallbrook, Calif. Born April 12, 1926 in Ponca City, Okla., Bonita spent her childhood in Maysville, Okla. before moving with her family to Imperial Valley when she was 16 years old.
In 1943 she married Eddie Chaffin of Calipatria, Calif., and they were part of the Roy Chaffin and Sons ranching operation. Together they had three children, eventually moving their family to Fallbrook in 1961.
Bonita was a dedicated mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a devoted community volunteer who later in life enjoyed a successful career as a real estate broker. In 1983, she married retired western movie actor, Hal Barker.
Bonita's charitable endeavors spanned 50 years and numerous organizations and philanthropies, including the Fallbrook Hospital Auxiliary, San Diego County Hospital Auxiliary Council, Children's Home Society (Angel Society), Palomar College Foundation, Fallbrook Board of Realtors, Republican National Committee, numerous parent-teacher associations, and the Maysville Education Foundation. She was the first woman to serve on the board of directors of the Boys & Girls Clubs of North County.
Bonita was preceded in death by her mother, Virginia Lee Cooper, her sister, Jacque Cheatwood; brother John H. Cooper; and husbands Eddie Chaffin and Hal Barker.
She is survived by three children, seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Sat. March 13, 2010, at 10 a.m. at Berry-Bell & Hall Falllbrook Mortuary with services to follow at 11 a.m.
**note from memorial manager**
Bonita and Eddie divorced in 1982.
Village News (Fallbrook & Bonsall, California) Last updated 3/11/2010 at Noon
Bonita J. Barker, 83, passed away March 3, 2010 in Fallbrook, Calif. Born April 12, 1926 in Ponca City, Okla., Bonita spent her childhood in Maysville, Okla. before moving with her family to Imperial Valley when she was 16 years old.
In 1943 she married Eddie Chaffin of Calipatria, Calif., and they were part of the Roy Chaffin and Sons ranching operation. Together they had three children, eventually moving their family to Fallbrook in 1961.
Bonita was a dedicated mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a devoted community volunteer who later in life enjoyed a successful career as a real estate broker. In 1983, she married retired western movie actor, Hal Barker.
Bonita's charitable endeavors spanned 50 years and numerous organizations and philanthropies, including the Fallbrook Hospital Auxiliary, San Diego County Hospital Auxiliary Council, Children's Home Society (Angel Society), Palomar College Foundation, Fallbrook Board of Realtors, Republican National Committee, numerous parent-teacher associations, and the Maysville Education Foundation. She was the first woman to serve on the board of directors of the Boys & Girls Clubs of North County.
Bonita was preceded in death by her mother, Virginia Lee Cooper, her sister, Jacque Cheatwood; brother John H. Cooper; and husbands Eddie Chaffin and Hal Barker.
She is survived by three children, seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Sat. March 13, 2010, at 10 a.m. at Berry-Bell & Hall Falllbrook Mortuary with services to follow at 11 a.m.
**note from memorial manager**
Bonita and Eddie divorced in 1982.
Bonita J. Barker, 83, passed away March 3, 2010 in Fallbrook, Calif. Born April 12, 1926 in Ponca City, Okla., Bonita spent her childhood in Maysville, Okla. before moving with her family to Imperial Valley when she was 16 years old.
In 1943 she married Eddie Chaffin of Calipatria, Calif., and they were part of the Roy Chaffin and Sons ranching operation. Together they had three children, eventually moving their family to Fallbrook in 1961.
Bonita was a dedicated mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a devoted community volunteer who later in life enjoyed a successful career as a real estate broker. In 1983, she married retired western movie actor, Hal Barker.
Bonita's charitable endeavors spanned 50 years and numerous organizations and philanthropies, including the Fallbrook Hospital Auxiliary, San Diego County Hospital Auxiliary Council, Children's Home Society (Angel Society), Palomar College Foundation, Fallbrook Board of Realtors, Republican National Committee, numerous parent-teacher associations, and the Maysville Education Foundation. She was the first woman to serve on the board of directors of the Boys & Girls Clubs of North County.
Bonita was preceded in death by her mother, Virginia Lee Cooper, her sister, Jacque Cheatwood; brother John H. Cooper; and husbands Eddie Chaffin and Hal Barker.
She is survived by three children, seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Sat. March 13, 2010, at 10 a.m. at Berry-Bell & Hall Falllbrook Mortuary with services to follow at 11 a.m.
**note from memorial manager**
Bonita and Eddie divorced in 1982.
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