Arthur Edward Bonnet, Jr.
September 3, 1928 ~ March 26, 2018
Arthur Edward (Art) Bonnet Jr., age 89, of Vienna, VA went home to be with the Lord on March 26, 2018. He is survived by his daughter Beth Martinez (Manny), son Brett Bonnet (Pat), and 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Jean Jennings Bonnet, son Arthur Edward (Eddie) Bonnet III and daughter Becky Bonnet.
Art was the son of the late Arthur and Mary Bonnet, and grew up in Washington, DC. He was a member of the D.C. National Guard from 1948-1955 and the Army Reserves from 1955-1958. He was called to active duty from 1951-1953, where he served as a platoon leader with the Army 1st Cavalry Division during the Korean War and was a Bronze Star recipient.
He graduated from the University of Maryland in 1955 with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and would later receive his Professional Engineering license. He worked 35 years at the National Institute of Health before retiring at the age of 78. After retirement he volunteered at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum's Udvar-Hazy Center. In addition, he served as a greeter for the Honor Flights arriving at Dulles Airport. He also was a member of the 260th Artillery Association, American Legion Post 180 (Vienna), and the Federal Managers Association.
He was a man who loved his God and Savior Jesus Christ, his family, his church, and his country. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. A Celebration of Life service for Arthur Bonnet will be held on Saturday April 21 at 10 AM at the Calvary Chapel Reston Station, 1950 Isaac Newton Square, West, Reston, VA 20190. In lieu of flowers, you can make a donation in Art’s name at honorflight.org or to your favorite charity.
Art was the son of the late Arthur and Mary Bonnet, and grew up in Washington, DC. He was a member of the D.C. National Guard from 1948-1955 and the Army Reserves from 1955-1958. He was called to active duty from 1951-1953, where he served as a platoon leader with the Army 1st Cavalry Division during the Korean War and was a Bronze Star recipient.
He graduated from the University of Maryland in 1955 with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and would later receive his Professional Engineering license. He worked 35 years at the National Institute of Health before retiring at the age of 78. After retirement he volunteered at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum's Udvar-Hazy Center. In addition, he served as a greeter for the Honor Flights arriving at Dulles Airport. He also was a member of the 260th Artillery Association, American Legion Post 180 (Vienna), and the Federal Managers Association.
He was a man who loved his God and Savior Jesus Christ, his family, his church, and his country. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. A Celebration of Life service for Arthur Bonnet will be held on Saturday April 21 at 10 AM at the Calvary Chapel Reston Station, 1950 Isaac Newton Square, West, Reston, VA 20190. In lieu of flowers, you can make a donation in Art’s name at honorflight.org or to your favorite charity.
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I had the pleasure of volunteering with Art at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly for 6 years. He was a nice man to be around. In spite of his limited mobility he was always at the Center performing his duties cheerfully and with his always ready smile. I already miss seeing him and hope that he is having a well deserved good rest. My condolences go to his family.