Michael A. Bonar

MICHAEL A. BONAR

Mount Pleasant

Michael A. Bonar, 61, of Mount Pleasant, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2020, at Great River Medical Center in Burlington surrounded by his family.

Mike was born on April 5, 1958, in Fort Madison, the son of Robert D. and Arlene A.

(Henschen) Bonar. He was a 1976 graduate of Notre Dame High School in Burlington, Iowa. During his high school years, he exceled in football and basketball, in July of 1975, Mike had a diving accident which left him paralyzed, being a paraplegic did not stop him from living his life to the fullest. He was employed with Motorola in Mount Pleasant for more than 20 years as an inspector, many friendships were formed during this time.

Coming from a basketball family, Mike's love of the game never stopped. He enjoyed watching the Iowa Hawkeyes trying never to miss a game. Sprint car racing was a passion which lead him to a large collection of die cast model cars. Not to leave out football watching the Iowa Hawkeyes and Los Angeles Rams were his favorite teams. Mike is leaving behind a legacy of love and friendships, his heart was as big as he was, always willing to help anyone in need.

In 1978, Mike received the Iowa Rehabilitation Association's Achievement Award. It is a symbol for all handicapped people that determination can overcome the frailties of the body.

Mike is survived by his mother, Arlene of Mount Pleasant; his sister, Pam (Tom) Tipton of Mount Pleasant; and his brothers, Steve (Jackie) Bonar of Burlington and Scott (Leigh) Bonar of Phoenix, Ariz.; nieces and nephews, Jennifer, Morgan, Chase, Brandi and David; and five great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father and grandparents.

A Celebration of Mike's Life will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 19, at the Murphy Funeral Home in Mount Pleasant, friends may call after 1 p.m. at the Murphy Funeral Home. A memorial has been established for the Notre Dame High School Athletic Department in his memory. Private family burial will be in the St. Alphonsus Catholic Cemetery in Mount Pleasant.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.murphyfuneralandmonuments.com.

Murphy Funeral Home of Mount Pleasant is handling the arrangements.