Bonnie Mae Boden, 81, of Williamsburg, passed away on June 16, 2025. Born on March 17, 1944 in Chicago, IL, she was preceded in death by her parents, Ferdinand Burdine and Catherine Horstman, as well as her sister, Barbara Bremer.
After attending Butler and Indiana University, Bonnie completed her master’s degree in counseling from the University of Illinois. She retired in 2014 from private practice as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia Beach. In her free time, she enjoyed spending time outdoors, watching wildlife, riding horses, camping, kayaking, biking, hiking, tennis, and outdoor concerts. Bonnie also was known to enjoy live theatre, symphonies, jazz, and classical music. She also loved ice cream, flowers, tv dramas and especially spending time with her family and friends.
A member of King of Glory Lutheran Church, she was also a founder of the Saturday Women’s Group.
Bonnie is survived by her husband of seven years, James T. Boden; her son and daughter-in-law James and Andria Youngberg; and grandsons Evan (Jessica), Tyler, and Dylan. She is also survived by nieces Jennifer and Laura Bremer; stepdaughters Cindy (Elden) Saeger and Shari Shearer; step-granddaughters Brittany and Jaci Shearer, Jennah Phelps; step-grandsons Chad and Jeremy Saeger; step-great-grandsons Sterling Shearer, Gavin Cole, Lincoln and Graham Phelps; and step-great-granddaughters, Kalia Saeger and Lana Phelps.
Bonnie always cherished her long-time friendships and her newer relationships in the Virginia Beach and Williamsburg communities.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in memory of Bonnie to the Hydrocephalus Association, Lynnhaven River Now, or to the King of Glory – Building the Vision Campaign.
A service will be held at King of Glory Lutheran Church, 4897 Longhill Rd., Williamsburg, on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 2:00pm.
