Bonnie B. Pavey

Bonnie B. Pavey, passed away peacefully in her sleep Tuesday, April 8, at Arlington Court after a short period of acute illness. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Charles W. Pavey, III, parents, Walter and Della Bauroth, in-laws, Dr. Charles and Gwen Pavey and nephews, Wesley Martin and J. R. Pavey. Survived by her loving daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia and Richard Rieth, adoring and adored grandchildren, Richard and Carol Rieth, sister, Jane Alotis and mate Dan Guthrie, all of Columbus; brother-in-law and wife, Jon and Jacquie Pavey, Carmel, Indiana; niece, Angie (Scott) Patterson, Charlotte, NC; nephews, David (Electa) Varnish, Harrison, NY, Kevin (Amy) Varnish, Westerville, OH, Jon (Julie) Martin, Delaware, OH, Greg (Susan) Martin, Alpharetta, GA, Kent (Rose) Martin, Columbus; Jeff (Briana) Pavey, Edmonds, WA, Charlie (Angi) Martin, Columbus; good friend, Judi Johnson and numerous great nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. "BonBon," as she was affectionately called by her grandson, and then by all, was a graduate of University High School and The Ohio State University, with a BA in Fine Arts. Her beauty and flair led to work down the runway and in front of the camera in print and television. Bonnie was a member of several organizations supporting the arts, including Young Associates and Caprice of the Columbus Symphony and Beaux Arts of the Columbus Museum of Art. Her costumes for the Beaux Arts Ball, whether for a large group or just the two of them, were legendary. She was a member of the International Fashion Group and owned the local franchise for "White Gloves and Party Manners," "Poise" and "Blue Blazers," where she patiently taught little girls and boys the basics, as well as finer points, of good manners. For many years she ran her own business, booking models for fragrance promotions, and also worked at the Union, Lazarus and Marshall Field’s making exquisite gift baskets for special holidays. An avid Buckeye fan, she attended football and basketball games religiously. Her grandchildren were the light of her life and she was as devoted to them as they were to her. The last couple years she and young Richard became extremely close after he started at Ohio State. She couldn’t have asked for a more caring and compassionate grandson, or granddaughter. Her smile and laughter would light up a room and she will be terribly missed by all her relatives and friends. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 15 at the RUTHERFORD FUNERAL HOME, 2383 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio with the Reverend Ken Lee officiating. Entombment will follow in Amaranth Abbey. Friends may call Sunday from 2-5 and Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 at the funeral home.

Bonnie B. Pavey

April 8, 2008