Bonnie Ann Greenwood Paterson

Bonnie Ann Greenwood Paterson, 60, died on November 4, 2009 from complications of Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. She had resided in Vermilion, Ohio and Mercer Island, Washington. Bonnie loved her family, friends, homes, church and the occasional stray pet. She thoroughly enjoyed good music, dance, theater, books, travel, cooking and a good glass of wine. Her humor was quick and sarcastic; her philosophy was liberal; her spirit was strong. Bonnie graduated from Vermilion High School and received degrees from Ohio Wesleyan University (BA) and the University of Washington (MA). Nature was her solace, especially the lake and beach. Bonnie was a graceful water and snow skier, a strong swimmer and sailor. Her joy in teaching was introducing children to her favorite books. She is survived by her husband, Don; son, Nate and fianc�, Molly Lawrence; daughter, Bethany; sister - in-law, Judy Paterson Cowen; her brother-in-law, Neil Paterson; sister -in-law, Margaret Paterson; aunt, Helen (Tody) Root; and her cousins, Rob Root, Kelly Bodde, and David Cox. Her parents, George (Bud) Greenwood and Evaline (Bonnie) Root Greenwood preceded her in death. Friends may call Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009 from 4-6 p.m. at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion. A Memorial Service will be held, Sunday, Nov. 8 at 2 p.m. at the United Church of Christ Congregational, 990 State Street, Vermilion. The Reverend Wendell Brooker, pastor, will officiate. The family suggests memorial contributions to the United Church of Christ Building Fund, P.O. Box 228, Vermilion, Ohio, 44089 or the Vermilion Education Foundation, P.O. Box 556, Vermilion, Ohio 44089.