Elizabeth M. Erwin-Heath-Bonham, 72, died on August 18, 2012 in Hutchinson, Kansas.
She was born on January 14, 1940 in Wellington, Kansas to Thelma Rilla Burden Erwin Davis and Artie Douglas Erwin.
Elizabeth held a membership with the Liberty Baptist Church, Newton, Kansas.
Upon graduating high school, Elizabeth attended college earning her L.P.N. license. Later in life she drove a school bus, and then joined the National Carriers fleet company, where she retired after 25 years of truck driving. After retirement, she once again drove the school bus.
During her trucking career she earned the Million Mile Plaque and was also a member of the Women’s Trucking Association.
Preceding her in death were her parents.
Survivors include 3 children, daughter, Neva R.(Wayne) Kreutziger, Hillsboro; son, Rodney A. (Virginia) Heath, Newton; son, Elmer C. (Deidre) Heath, II, El Dorado; 3 siblings, brother, Kenneth L. (Janice) Erwin, Sr., Valley Center; brother, Russell D. (Linda)Erwin, Valley Center; sister, Audrey L. Mullins, Arkansas City; 8 grandchildren, 4 step-grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren, 12 step-great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 25, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at the Liberty Baptist Church, 613 S. Meridian, Newton, Kansas.
There will be no burial at this time, cremation has taken place.
In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to the Diabetes Association in care of the funeral home at 120 E. Broadway, Newton, Kansas, 67114