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Dember F. Bonds, Jr.

  • November 27, 1942 - January 20, 2012
  • Saint Louis, Missouri
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“To Dember's family: Our sincere condolences for your loss, which we share with the passing of our good friend. I have great memories of my...Read More » ”
1 of 16 | Posted by: Sandra (Mitchell) Sisson - NV

“To the Bonds Family: As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you find comfort in God's word, the Bible. James 4:8...Read More » ”
2 of 16 | Posted by: SJB - Forest Park, GA

“SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. OUR LOSS TOO. HE WAS SUCH A SWEET CLASSMATE. SO NICE ALWAYS. WE ALL HAVE LOST A PRECIOUS SOUL TOO YOUNG BUT, GOD HAS THE PLAN...Read More » ”
3 of 16 | Posted by: Marilyn(Loehr) Mossberger - IN

“Wanted to clear up why I called DEMBER (December) because at St. A and MD this was my nickname (all in fun)for him.Great Guy!! ”
4 of 16 | Posted by: Hazel (Claspell) Tepool - IN

“My husband, Jim Hicks and I went to Mater Dei High School with Dember. So very sorry to hear of his passing. You have my sympathy. ”
5 of 16 | Posted by: Rosemary Hicks - Evansville, IN

“DEMBER WAS SO SWEET & FRIENDLY, SO GLAD WE GOT TO SEE HIM @ OUR LAST CLASS REUNION. I REMEMBER HOW HAPPY HE WAS TO SEE ALL OF US. GOD BLESS HIM. ”
6 of 16 | Posted by: CAROLYN (LOEHR) BROTHES - IN

“The family is in my thoughts and prayers. I shared the same homeroom with Dember back in high school and I also shared the same birthday. It was so...Read More » ”
7 of 16 | Posted by: MARY JO HUFF - Newburgh, IN

“Dember and I(Larry) go way back. I remember when he and Clarence Kirby came to St. Anthony's. We played football together at St. A's. I lived by Big...Read More » ”
8 of 16 | Posted by: Leonard - Evansville, IN

“Dember and I were classmates at Mater Dei. He was truly a respected, admired, and cherished classmate. I am so sorry for your great loss and am...Read More » ”
9 of 16 | Posted by: Helen Feulner Perkins - IN

“We went to school together at St. Anthony and Mater Dei. Enjoyed being a school friend. ”
10 of 16 | Posted by: Jacqueline Claspell Payne - IN

“We went to St Anthony's grade school and Mater Dei High together. So glad to have seen December, at our "50". I have a few picture of Clarence ,...Read More » ”
11 of 16 | Posted by: Hazel Tepool - Poseyville, IN

“So sorry for our loss. I have fond memories of Dember. So happy his classmates got to spend our 50th class reunion with him last year. My prayers...Read More » ”
12 of 16 | Posted by: Martha (Clevidence) Isaac - IN

“Dember was a member of the Mater Dei Class of 1960 and a friend to many. We enjoyed seeing him when he came back for our 50th reunion. ”
13 of 16 | Posted by: Pamela Heathcotte Gries - IN

“Dember was a member of the Mater Dei Class of 1960 and a friend to many. We enjoyed seeing him when he came back for our 50th reunion. ”
14 of 16 | Posted by: Pamela Heathcotte Gries - IN

“I went to high school with Dember. I am very sorry for your loss. Dember was a good person. I am glad to have known him. ”
15 of 16 | Posted by: Rodger Duncan - BELLEVUE, WA

“To the Family of Dember Bonds, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God's blessings be with you. Sincerely ”
16 of 16 | Posted by: Melvin Griffin - Chesterfield, MO


Dember F. Bonds, Jr. was born in Iuka, Mississippi on November 27, 1942 to the late Dember F. Bonds, Sr. and the late Louise French Bonds. His family moved from Mississippi to Indiana in 1942. At the age of 10, he was baptized at the St. John's Catholic Church in Evansville, Indiana by Monsignor Moose. The family moved again to St. Louis, Missouri in 1960 where he lived until he was called home to the Lord on Friday, January 20, 2012. He graduated from Mater Dei High School in 1960 in Evansville, Indiana. After graduation, he entered the police academy and served in the 9th District for the city of St. Louis Police Department. He later became a detective for the St. Louis City PD Headquarters location and retired after 13 and half years of service. He began his security career at the General Motors Assembly Plant in St. Louis, Missouri where he was head of security. In 2007, Dember retired from Anheuser-Busch as "Watch Commander". He proudly served in law enforcement for over 45 years. Dember's vibrant smile lit up a room and he had an exuberant lifestyle. In his 50 year class reunion book, he summed up his favorite hobbies/pastimes as being his children, grandchildren, car racing, sports of all kind, and loved being around his family. He also loved his sister Shirley's "smothered pork chops". He will truly be missed but our favorite saying to get us through is "Thy Will Be Done, Lord". Dember is preceded in death by his parents, Dember and Louis Bonds, and his brother, Clifford Warren Bonds. Dember leaves to celebrate his going home, his sister, Shirley (William) Hairston of Columbus, OH; his three daughters, Bridgette Lynette(Bruce) Hatton of St. Louis, MO, Ingrid Renee(Federico) Bonds-Gonzalez of Queens, NY, and Erika Danielle (Clark Mann) Bonds of St. Louis, MO; three grandchildren: Bryce Joseph Hatton, Brenen Curtis Hatton, and Stella Dominique Mann; and a host of aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends that were very dear and supportive during his illness. This Online Memorial has been created to commemorate the life of Dember Bonds. You are invited to add a Tribute in his memory. Please click "Sign Guestbook" below to add your own memories, reflections, thoughts or condolences.