Born Bonnie Louise Hegwood on May 3rd, 1935 in Chariton, Iowa to Ora Hegwood and Leona (Redman) Hegwood.She was the youngest of 9 children, 5 sisters and 3 brothers. Her youngest brother was also her twin Bother Billy. The Hegwood Family eventually moved to Des Moines during the early 1940's and located on S.E. 34th St., south of the Iowa State Fairgrounds.
Married Robert A. Holmes of Des Moines in August of 1951 in Chicago, Il. I am the first born child and Mom also gave birth to my younger siblings Ken, Fred, Paula and Debbie. Robert (Dad) died in Pheonix, January of 1977 at the age of 51. Mom eventually was remarried to Mr. Carlos Trejo of Pheonix, Arizona.
45 years ago this week I moved away from home during my senior year of high school under difficult circumstances and, by her choice, had no contact with her since then. Her last wish was to see me once again before she died and I am so thankful that I had that opportunity to do so over this last 2 weeks. She expressed regrets for the past and I was able to tell her that I had forgiven her many years before. Rest in peace Mom. I love you, and I always did.
Michael Lee Holmes
12/31/2014
Born Bonnie Louise Hegwood on May 3rd, 1935 in Chariton, Iowa to Ora Hegwood and Leona (Redman) Hegwood.She was the youngest of 9 children, 5 sisters and 3 brothers. Her youngest brother was also her twin Bother Billy. The Hegwood Family eventually moved to Des Moines during the early 1940's and located on S.E. 34th St., south of the Iowa State Fairgrounds.
Married Robert A. Holmes of Des Moines in August of 1951 in Chicago, Il. I am the first born child and Mom also gave birth to my younger siblings Ken, Fred, Paula and Debbie. Robert (Dad) died in Pheonix, January of 1977 at the age of 51. Mom eventually was remarried to Mr. Carlos Trejo of Pheonix, Arizona.
45 years ago this week I moved away from home during my senior year of high school under difficult circumstances and, by her choice, had no contact with her since then. Her last wish was to see me once again before she died and I am so thankful that I had that opportunity to do so over this last 2 weeks. She expressed regrets for the past and I was able to tell her that I had forgiven her many years before. Rest in peace Mom. I love you, and I always did.