Bonnie B. (Jenkins) Eggers, 100 of Danville, passed away on July 27, 2025.  She was born on April 12, 1925 in Danville, where she was raised by her mother, Amanda (Gallagher) West and her supportive step-dad, Brytus West.  She joined the school band in the 4th grade, and by the time she graduated, she had amassed considerable honors.  She won 1st place in the State Twirling competition and 1st place in the State Drum Major competition.  Most significantly, she won a Danville Band Scholarship to Central Normal College.

During World War II, she gave dance recitals to raise money for the USO.  In 1942, she graduated from Danville High School and went on to earn a teaching degree from Central Normal College, where she was recognized with the Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities Award.  Later, she obtained her Master's Degree from Butler University.

At just 18, Bonnie began her 40-year teaching career in Greenville, Ohio, teaching during the school year and attending college in the summers.  Over the years, she taught Latin, General Business, Bookkeeping, Typing, and Shorthand.

After marrying Willard C. Eggers, Bonnie taught at New Winchester High School before moving to Danville High School, where she not only taught but also established the school's first Guidance Department.  She later spent 24 years as a guidance counselor at Wayne Township Schools.

In 2013, Bonnie was honored with induction into the Danville Alumni Hall of Fame.

Bonnie has spent the past several years living at the Village of Avon.  The wonderful care she received and many friendships made during this time were very special to her and also to her grateful family.

Survivors include her son, Thomas and his wife, Tina Eggers; grandson, Travis D. Eggers; great grandsons, Brandon Eggers, Cole Eggers; great-great grandson, Linkyn Eggers and great-great granddaughter, Zayda Eggers.  Her parents, Amanda and Brytus West; and husband, Willard C. Eggers, preceded her in death.

Visitation will be held from 1:00-3:00 pm on Thursday, July 31, 2025 in Baker Funeral Home, Danville, followed by burial at Fairview Cemetery in North Salem.