Bonita “Bonnie” Louise Phipps

May 26, 1944 - November 19, 2021

Bonita “Bonnie” Louise Phipps, 77, of Grawn passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Bonnie was born on May 26, 1944 in Springdale Township, MI to the late Robert and Lempi “Helen” (Makey) Usher. She married the late Vern W. Phipps on February 12, 1966. Together they lovingly raised three wonderful children. Bonnie worked at the Flap Jack Shack in multiple positions and was a devoted mother and grandmother. She enjoyed gardening, decorating, camping, and being outside. She especially loved the time she was able to spend with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Surviving Bonnie are her children, Tom (Deb) Phipps, Tony (Amy) Phipps, Susan (Jerry) Carpenter, grandchildren, Ryan (Shimona) Phipps, Patrick Phipps, Sarah (Ivan) Dixon, Joshua (Miranda) Dyer, Tiffany Phipps, Cheyenne Phipps, Braydon Phipps, Stephanie Carpenter, Tyler (Ruth) Phipps, Brittany (Chris) Morris, great grandchildren, Caden, Patrick, Lily, Hailey, Emma, Brayden, Elijah, Avery, Scotty, Sophia, Roman, Arianna, Brody, Catherine, her sister Helen Dambrosio, her sister-in-law, Lenore Usher and many other loving family members and friends. Bonnie is preceded in death by her parents, and her siblings Bill Usher and Nancy Bradway and her brother-in-law Joe Dambrosio. A celebration of life for Bonnie will be held in the spring along with interment at the Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association. Kindly share thoughts and memories with Bonnie’s family at www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com.