Bonnie L. Davis

Bonnie was born on March 4, 1949, in Jamestown, N.Y., the daughter of the late Allison (Al) and Joyce Swanson Bull.

Bonnie graduated from Maple Grove Jr.- Sr. High School in 1967. She earned an associate degree in Nursing from Jamestown School of Nursing (JCC) in 1979. She also received an associate degree in Respiratory Care from California College of Health Sciences in 1994.

Bonnie worked at WCA Hospital in the Intensive Care Unit for 21 years, fol-lowed by an additional 11 years as a respiratory therapist with Lincare. Following retirement, Bonnie volunteered as an advocate and court-appointed guardian, under Article 81 of the New York State Mental Hygiene Law, via the New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). Bonnie was a past president of the Auxiliary at the Jamestown Legion Post 149. She was an avid traveler. Together, with the love of her life, Ken, Bonnie traveled throughout North America including the Florida Keys, Alaska and the Canadian Yukon. After many far-flung RV (travel-trailer) adventures, Bonnie grew to appreciate the comforts of train travel and sea cruising.

She loved her family and cherished spending time with them. Bonnie was a great seamstress; she made clothes for her children when they were young and even prom dresses for her daughter and the girls in the family, including her granddaughters.

Bonnie was truly a kind soul who genuinely believed in the fundamental worth of all beings. She dearly loved her many pets over the years. Bonnie also reveled in the variety of animals that visited her yard, especially the many birds. She was an ardent supporter of the Humane Society.

Bonnie is survived by her husband of 53 years, Kenneth A. “Ken” Davis Jr., whom she married on March 1, 1969 in Bemus Point, N.Y.; her daughter: Kelly L. Davis (Timothy Cunningham) of Jamestown, N.Y.; her son: Blake P. (Renee) Davis of Bemus Point, N.Y.; three grandchildren: James Kistner III (LeChae Nelson), Brianne (Alex) Flowers and Samantha Davis; three sisters: Brenda (Wayne) Nelson of Jamestown, N.Y., Becky (Gary) Carr of Lakewood, N.Y. and Bambi (Joe) Swiderski of Busti, N.Y.; many nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions can be made to Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care, 20 W. Fairmount Avenue, Lakewood, NY 14750 or Chautauqua County Humane Society, 2825 Strunk Road, Jamestown, N.Y. 14701.

In accordance with her wishes, a Celebration of Bonnie’s Life will be held sometime in the spring of 2023, which will be announced at a later date.

Funeral arrangements are under the care of Powers, Present & Sixbey Funeral Home, Inc. 316 East Fifth Street, Jamestown, N.Y. 14701.

To light a candle or to send condolences to Bonnie’s family, please visit www.presentsixbeyfuneral.com.