Art Bonds Obituary

I had Mr. Bonds for almost four years of French. He was a wonderful teacher and I am saddened to learn of his death. My toughts go out to the family.
Catey Sullivan, WNHS ' 80

Je vous remercie, Monsieur Bonds, pour être l'un de mes professeurs préférés. Mes condoléances à sa famille.

I had Mr. Bonds for 3rd year French and was also able to be a T.A. in his class senior year. He was a terrific teacher - we learned a lot in his class and also had a lot of fun. Au revoir, Monsieur Bonds.

Monsieur Bond! You will be missed. I'm grateful for the time I had in your class. I also fondly remember coming back to visit and hearing, "En Francais, si vous plait!" when my English slipped out. :) God bless you.

Art was one of my classmates at U-High. I am sorry to hear of his passing. My condolences to his family.

Monsieur Bonds... MERCI for those two great years of French teaching at WNHS as you opened my eyes and mind to the love and challenge of Romance languages. I ended up taking another year in college w/my Spanish Translation/Business degree. You truly had a gift for teaching Romance languages!

Monsieur Bonds was a truly unique individual and a wonderful teacher. I have many fond memories of him. My thoughts are with his friends and family.

Au revoir mon ami! You were blessed and a blessing. Thanks for positive impact on my life, the great memories of sweating through your classes forcing me to break out, and KNOWING I was going to get called on in class no matter what.

Monsieur, you were an amazing man, who inspired us all to learn all we could about other cultures. We knew you cared about us and loved what you did. You and Madame gave my friends and me some lasting memories of high school that we still talk about today. You inspired me and were one of the reasons for my French and education majors in college. I am sure there are hundreds of previous students who would agree, your kindness helped shape who we are today. In peace....

Monsieur Bonds was a wonderful, engaging french teacher. He will be missed.

Adieu cher Ami. Vous étiez mon prof préféré et une inspiration pour moi dans la vie.

Mr. Bonds was my favorite teacher at Wheaton North. He made learning fun and his passion and dedication to teaching was obvious to see. His inspiration is one of the reasons why I've been living in France for the past 15 years. I remember not so long ago coming back to visit him at WNHS. His death comes as a shock to me and he will be dearly missed.

Kayvan "Kevin" Mirza

I am very upset at the death of Mr. Bonds. He was my inspiration to learn French in high school, and later when I attented college, and then took Italian. He was a good, kind-teacher that everyone loved! Plus, he spoke French with a natural accent. Repose en paix, bon professeur!

So sorry to hear this. Qu'il repose en paix...

adieu, cher M. Bonds. Such a wonderful teacher, such an interesting person. The world has lost a true gem who made a great impact on so many people.

Monsieur Bonds, you will be missed. You were such a wonderful teacher.

I had Mr. Bonds as a French teacher for four years in the 70's. He is by far the most influential, and memorable teacher of my school years. He was not only an incredible educator, but an amazing person. He carried himself wth such dignity in all ways, and treated his students with love and respect. He made me fall in love with the French culture and language, and was my inspiration to become a French teacher myself! I could tell from my first day of class with him that he loved Jesus. He just radiated Christ-likeness. I will always remember him fondly, and look forward to seeing him one day in Heaven! Au revoir, Monsieur Bonds!

Mr. Bonds was my French teacher in high school at Wheaton North. He had a gentle voice but was able to manage us students very well. He was funny and encouraging...he was a teacher who treated students like they had the potential to become great adults. He will be missed.

I was so sad to hear the news that Mr. Bonds passed away. He was one of my favorite teachers. He had high expectations, yet was always patient, and he made French cool because he was such a cool person himself.

I was so sorry to come across Mr. Bonds' obituary in the newspaper today. I was one of his students at Wheaton North High School. I did not have the good fortune of seeing him after graduating from H.S. However, he left a lasting impression on me as a person. Mr. Bonds treated everyone with courtesy, respect and kindness. I will not forget his everlasting warm smile.

Mr. Bonds was one of the gentlest teachers I ever met. He wrote a college recommendation for me...I guess he saw the potential through some of my troublemaking ways! Thank you for your legacy, Monsieur Bonds!

Thank You Deacon Bonds For Being A Wonderful Person And A Great Christian Educator. You Made The Bible Easier For Me To Understand. You Made Me Want To Search The Bible And Learn God's Word For My Self. You Were Always Encouraging Me To Go Further. You Believed In Me When I Didn't Believe In Myself. I Will Truely Miss You. R.I.P. My Beloved Deacon.

Art was a valued classmate and a leader while at U. High. He was enthusiastic about everything he did.

I had the honor of knowing Deacon Bonds during my time at Partners for Sacred Places. He was a joy to work with and I am deeply saddened by the news of his passing. I remember his kind heart, wonderful enthusiasm and love of Centennial M.B. Church. Art will be missed by many. With Sympathy & Prayers to all his family and friends.

Rest in Peace old friend.You did make a differenc each day and were a good guy.I still recall our days at Raymond elementary school

It is always hard to lose a loved one. My sincere sympathy goes out to the family. Art is now free from any worries and is in the arms of God.

Art, you were a living example that everyone should be judged not by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. You were a remarkably wonderful U-High classmate, leader, and friend to all. Your life and contributions have been truly inspirational. Rest in peace, my friend.

Rest in peace my friend. It was wonderful to have known you all these years. I wish we had had more time. You were a true class act.
Sincerely, Michael Neal

I remember Art Bonds as not only a ground breaker in high school but a very nice person. I extend my condolences to his family. Fondly

I am sending blessings to your family.

My sincere condolences to your family and friends.
Bill Hauskins
Glemwood Springs, Colorado

I remember Art as a terrific young man at U-High. So sorry to hear he is no longer with us, but we know he is in a much better place.

Adding to the growing list of his former students, I know I am not alone in commenting that Mr. Bonds was such a memorable teacher in the best of ways. He brought care, kindness, a great sense of purpose to his classroom. It is certainly a testament to his influence how many of us from 30 years ago, still hold such fond memories of his classroom.

Art, you were a gem in the rough in 1960. Unfortunately we will all miss you in this lfe. May your spirit reside in the stars!

A very nice guy. . . time passes, we remember and we still miss those we grew up with.

In memory of a dear colleague at Wheaton North, a consummate gentleman , and a friend.

What a fine gentleman-a colleague at
Wheaton North High School-a talented
and dedicated teacher-a friend. Prayers for those he leaves.

My wife and I met Art Bonds at the Fellowship Baptist Church in Chicago. We also lived in the same apartment building in Lombard, IL. We really enjoyed meeting and knowing Bro. Bond. We had great times dining at the various downtown Chicago restaurants. Our hearts are saddened by the loss of our friend.

Author Clyde David Jones & wife Janice
Hazel Crest, IL

Thank you for your Ministry of Teaching and sharing that Ministry with Greater New Mt. Eagle M.B. Church. WE WILL MISS YOU!
Our lost is heaven's gain!
REST MY BROTHER!
Pastor Fredrick E. Wilson Sr.

I have wonderful memories of Mr. Bonds. He was a thoughtful, kind, wonderful person who was an inspirational teacher. He taught me to love French culture and language.

Monsieur Bonds, as I knew him, was an incredible teacher. He was patient and kind, and funny! I have so many great memories of him. I was incredibly blessed to have him as a teacher for several years at Wheaton North.

(I'm sorry - I had him in the early 80s. Not sure how long he stayed at Wheaton North after that.)

Arthur Bonds taught all of us through his gentleness, kindness, and optimism. A true teacher, he personified the great human qualities we all hope to embody. He continues to be an inspiration!
Jim Langlas (Naples, FL)

What a wonderful French teacher and kind and funny man. I have very fond memories of my years in his class at Wheaton North in the early 90s. Merci, M. Bonds et a dieu.

I enjoyed every moment in your class. You instilled a love of French in me and taught me what it means to be a great teacher. You will be missed. Au revoir, Monsieur Bonds.

Thank you for making a difference in my life and those of all the students blessed to have had you as a teacher. I'm an educator now because of the influence of you, all the adult educators in my life who assisted on my journey through life. God bless you Monsieur Bonds.

Not only was Mr. Bonds a wonderful French teacher, he was also the beloved colleague of my mother who taught in the other high school in Wheaton. Mr. Bonds was a warm, caring and inspiring teacher. His love of French and life carried showed in all he did. He was also beside my family as we said goodbye to my mom a few years ago. Au reviour Monsier Bonds. You will be missed by all who were lucky enough to know you.

Susan (Irey) Clark

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

You were a blessing to everyone who knew you and a blessing to those who didn't know you! From one Shipite to another, I'm proud to say we're brothers. You were the "Best Dressed Brother" in the city. You always carried yourself with dignity and pride. Thank you for your ministry of service in bible teaching, speaking, announcing, and everything you did for so so many. Now take your rest! The Father has welcomed you home. Let the Church say Amen. Humbly and Wholeheartedly submitted.