Jacqueline B. Romann June 21, 1931 - July 1, 2010

Jacqueline B. Romann, 79, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 1, 2010 in her home. She was the wife of the late John F. Romann, who died February 5, 1999.

Born June 21, 1931 in Clifton, NJ, Jackie was the youngest of four children of the late John and Lea (Traineau) Bonnema.

After graduating from Clifton H. S. in January of 1948, Jackie went on to receive her R. N. from Hackensack School of Nursing in 1952.

Desiring to know more about the Bible, Jackie furthered her education when she attended Columbia Bible College, Columbia, S.C. and graduated with a B. A. in Bible in 1956.

Jackie enjoyed working as a nurse and her experience included the operating room, orthopedics, and delivery room, as well as general and geriatric nursing. She also worked as a camp nurse for Word of Life Island in Schroon Lake, NY.

On March 17 (St. Patrick's Day), 1962 she married John F. Romann.

Besides her commitment to her husband and two children, Jackie enjoyed community service as well. She served on the Wilson Area School Board from 1983 to 1991.  She also enjoyed working as a committee woman for the Republican Party.

Surviving are two children: Son, John; daughter, Julie, married to John Meyers; and three grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister, Alice Dyksen; and a brother John Bonnema. She was preceded in death by her brother, Edward Bonnema.

Internment:  Jackie was buried with her husband at Indiantown Gap National Cemetary in a private ceremony on Tuesday, July 6.

Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, July 10, in Bethel Memorial Baptist Church, 715 Chestnut Ln., Easton, PA 18042.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, tax deductible contributions may be made in Jackie’s memory to:

The Gideons International, PO Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214-0800 or on the web at www.gideons.org. Look for the link “GIVE” and click on “donate in memory”.

Trinity Baptist Church, 689 S. Hillview Rd., Allentown, PA 18103 or

Bethel Memorial Baptist Church, 715 Chestnut Ln., Easton, PA 18045

June 21, 1931 - July 1, 2010

Mom passed away this past Thursday evening, July 1. It's been such a long road, however, we are thankful she suffered little despite being bed bound for so long. My brother, John, is the most dedicated son I know and has honored both of our parents in the way he cared and made decisions for her. My father would've been so proud. Peni, her faithful caregiver, has our genuine gratitude as she was so gentle and loving with our mom. She was able to do what I couldn't. Thank you, Peni. You are family to us and we thank God for you.

Our mom is now in her glorified body, leaving behind the one that somewhat imprisoned her for so long. She is in the presence of Jesus with our Dad. We know that this day was coming for a long time and we are so thankful for her steadfast confidence she had in her Savior, however, it continues to be a challenge to hold back the tears.

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