Leroy was a cousin.
He was the son of Milton Lane BOND & Maude A. MATTICE.
His wife was Ethel Viola SUMMERLAND, who he married on May 22, 1935, in Ashley Co., AR.
Children: Patricia Ann, Melvin C. & Maudie L. BOND.
Poem written by his son Melvin the day his father passed away
Awakened by the ringing phone
Maudie told of our father's passing.
The emptiest feeling I've ever know,
Yet, so full of life everlasting.
He was the rock
On which I always leaned.
One of Christ's flock
A shepherd himself, it seemed.
I'll remember Dad every time I bait a hook
Or when I watch a basketball game.
I'll remember Dad every time I read a book
Or simply when I write my name.
I never saw Dad shed a tear, at least I don't recall.
And rarely did he laugh out loud, though his sense of humor wasn't small.
He never drank of spirits, nor did he curse at all.
But when I needed him, he always stood up tall.
Thank you, Dad, for everything.
I'll hold you in my heart.
When choirs of angels start to sing
I'll recognize your part.
Obituary
Leroy M. Bond, 91, St. Joseph, died Wednesday, April 26, 2000, at his residence.
Mr. Bond taught school in Alpena Pass, AR, Arrey, NM, El Paso, TX, and Kayenta, AZ. He was the county school superintendent for Sierra County, NM. He began his teaching career in 1945 and retired in 1973.
He also was an ordained Baptist minister and was a pastor of several churches over the years.
Born in Logan Co., OK, on November 4, 1908, he was a resident of Truth or Consequences, NM, until moving to St. Joseph in 1995.
Mr. Bond was a graduate of Louisiana College in Pineville, and earned a master's degree in education from the University of New Mexico at Albuquerque. He served in the Army Medical Corps.
He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church and Retired Teachers Assoc., both of St. Joseph; and Disabled American Veterans.
Mr. Bond was preceded in death by his wife, the former Ethel V. Summerland; a daughter, Patricia A. Vollmar; his parents, M.L. and Maude; four sisters, Mabel L. Campbell, Mada D. White, Mae J. Summerland and Minnie R. Harris; two brothers, John A. and Robert W., and one grandchild.
Surviving: a son, Melvin C., Covina, CA; a daughter, Maudi L. Montgomery, St. Joseph; a brother, Russell R., Crawford, TX; a sister, Myrtle A. Daniel, Amarillo, TX; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.
Service: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Meierhoffer Family Funeral Service, St. Joseph. Burial: at a later date, Vista Memory Gardens, Truth or Consequences. Memorials may be made to the Calvary Baptist Church in St. Joseph.
He was the son of Milton Lane BOND & Maude A. MATTICE.
His wife was Ethel Viola SUMMERLAND, who he married on May 22, 1935, in Ashley Co., AR.
Children: Patricia Ann, Melvin C. & Maudie L. BOND.
Poem written by his son Melvin the day his father passed away
Awakened by the ringing phone
Maudie told of our father's passing.
The emptiest feeling I've ever know,
Yet, so full of life everlasting.
He was the rock
On which I always leaned.
One of Christ's flock
A shepherd himself, it seemed.
I'll remember Dad every time I bait a hook
Or when I watch a basketball game.
I'll remember Dad every time I read a book
Or simply when I write my name.
I never saw Dad shed a tear, at least I don't recall.
And rarely did he laugh out loud, though his sense of humor wasn't small.
He never drank of spirits, nor did he curse at all.
But when I needed him, he always stood up tall.
Thank you, Dad, for everything.
I'll hold you in my heart.
When choirs of angels start to sing
I'll recognize your part.
Obituary
Leroy M. Bond, 91, St. Joseph, died Wednesday, April 26, 2000, at his residence.
Mr. Bond taught school in Alpena Pass, AR, Arrey, NM, El Paso, TX, and Kayenta, AZ. He was the county school superintendent for Sierra County, NM. He began his teaching career in 1945 and retired in 1973.
He also was an ordained Baptist minister and was a pastor of several churches over the years.
Born in Logan Co., OK, on November 4, 1908, he was a resident of Truth or Consequences, NM, until moving to St. Joseph in 1995.
Mr. Bond was a graduate of Louisiana College in Pineville, and earned a master's degree in education from the University of New Mexico at Albuquerque. He served in the Army Medical Corps.
He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church and Retired Teachers Assoc., both of St. Joseph; and Disabled American Veterans.
Mr. Bond was preceded in death by his wife, the former Ethel V. Summerland; a daughter, Patricia A. Vollmar; his parents, M.L. and Maude; four sisters, Mabel L. Campbell, Mada D. White, Mae J. Summerland and Minnie R. Harris; two brothers, John A. and Robert W., and one grandchild.
Surviving: a son, Melvin C., Covina, CA; a daughter, Maudi L. Montgomery, St. Joseph; a brother, Russell R., Crawford, TX; a sister, Myrtle A. Daniel, Amarillo, TX; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.
Service: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Meierhoffer Family Funeral Service, St. Joseph. Burial: at a later date, Vista Memory Gardens, Truth or Consequences. Memorials may be made to the Calvary Baptist Church in St. Joseph.
Leroy was a cousin.
He was the son of Milton Lane BOND & Maude A. MATTICE.
His wife was Ethel Viola SUMMERLAND, who he married on May 22, 1935, in Ashley Co., AR.
Children: Patricia Ann, Melvin C. & Maudie L. BOND.
Poem written by his son Melvin the day his father passed away
Awakened by the ringing phone
Maudie told of our father's passing.
The emptiest feeling I've ever know,
Yet, so full of life everlasting.
He was the rock
On which I always leaned.
One of Christ's flock
A shepherd himself, it seemed.
I'll remember Dad every time I bait a hook
Or when I watch a basketball game.
I'll remember Dad every time I read a book
Or simply when I write my name.
I never saw Dad shed a tear, at least I don't recall.
And rarely did he laugh out loud, though his sense of humor wasn't small.
He never drank of spirits, nor did he curse at all.
But when I needed him, he always stood up tall.
Thank you, Dad, for everything.
I'll hold you in my heart.
When choirs of angels start to sing
I'll recognize your part.
Obituary
Leroy M. Bond, 91, St. Joseph, died Wednesday, April 26, 2000, at his residence.
Mr. Bond taught school in Alpena Pass, AR, Arrey, NM, El Paso, TX, and Kayenta, AZ. He was the county school superintendent for Sierra County, NM. He began his teaching career in 1945 and retired in 1973.
He also was an ordained Baptist minister and was a pastor of several churches over the years.
Born in Logan Co., OK, on November 4, 1908, he was a resident of Truth or Consequences, NM, until moving to St. Joseph in 1995.
Mr. Bond was a graduate of Louisiana College in Pineville, and earned a master's degree in education from the University of New Mexico at Albuquerque. He served in the Army Medical Corps.
He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church and Retired Teachers Assoc., both of St. Joseph; and Disabled American Veterans.
Mr. Bond was preceded in death by his wife, the former Ethel V. Summerland; a daughter, Patricia A. Vollmar; his parents, M.L. and Maude; four sisters, Mabel L. Campbell, Mada D. White, Mae J. Summerland and Minnie R. Harris; two brothers, John A. and Robert W., and one grandchild.
Surviving: a son, Melvin C., Covina, CA; a daughter, Maudi L. Montgomery, St. Joseph; a brother, Russell R., Crawford, TX; a sister, Myrtle A. Daniel, Amarillo, TX; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.
Service: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Meierhoffer Family Funeral Service, St. Joseph. Burial: at a later date, Vista Memory Gardens, Truth or Consequences. Memorials may be made to the Calvary Baptist Church in St. Joseph.
He was the son of Milton Lane BOND & Maude A. MATTICE.
His wife was Ethel Viola SUMMERLAND, who he married on May 22, 1935, in Ashley Co., AR.
Children: Patricia Ann, Melvin C. & Maudie L. BOND.
Poem written by his son Melvin the day his father passed away
Awakened by the ringing phone
Maudie told of our father's passing.
The emptiest feeling I've ever know,
Yet, so full of life everlasting.
He was the rock
On which I always leaned.
One of Christ's flock
A shepherd himself, it seemed.
I'll remember Dad every time I bait a hook
Or when I watch a basketball game.
I'll remember Dad every time I read a book
Or simply when I write my name.
I never saw Dad shed a tear, at least I don't recall.
And rarely did he laugh out loud, though his sense of humor wasn't small.
He never drank of spirits, nor did he curse at all.
But when I needed him, he always stood up tall.
Thank you, Dad, for everything.
I'll hold you in my heart.
When choirs of angels start to sing
I'll recognize your part.
Obituary
Leroy M. Bond, 91, St. Joseph, died Wednesday, April 26, 2000, at his residence.
Mr. Bond taught school in Alpena Pass, AR, Arrey, NM, El Paso, TX, and Kayenta, AZ. He was the county school superintendent for Sierra County, NM. He began his teaching career in 1945 and retired in 1973.
He also was an ordained Baptist minister and was a pastor of several churches over the years.
Born in Logan Co., OK, on November 4, 1908, he was a resident of Truth or Consequences, NM, until moving to St. Joseph in 1995.
Mr. Bond was a graduate of Louisiana College in Pineville, and earned a master's degree in education from the University of New Mexico at Albuquerque. He served in the Army Medical Corps.
He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church and Retired Teachers Assoc., both of St. Joseph; and Disabled American Veterans.
Mr. Bond was preceded in death by his wife, the former Ethel V. Summerland; a daughter, Patricia A. Vollmar; his parents, M.L. and Maude; four sisters, Mabel L. Campbell, Mada D. White, Mae J. Summerland and Minnie R. Harris; two brothers, John A. and Robert W., and one grandchild.
Surviving: a son, Melvin C., Covina, CA; a daughter, Maudi L. Montgomery, St. Joseph; a brother, Russell R., Crawford, TX; a sister, Myrtle A. Daniel, Amarillo, TX; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.
Service: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Meierhoffer Family Funeral Service, St. Joseph. Burial: at a later date, Vista Memory Gardens, Truth or Consequences. Memorials may be made to the Calvary Baptist Church in St. Joseph.
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