She was a non-complainer and maintained an amazing positive attitude throughout her life.A bright shining light has dimmed here, but she is shining with her Heavenly Father, her husband and two sons, Chip and Tim, who preceded her in death. She worked tirelessly for her church, her Children’s Opportunity Group and couldn’t say “no” when asked to volunteer. Loyalty and consistency were hallmarks of Bonnie’s life.Bonnie was an excellent tennis player, avid bridge player and gourmet cook. She showed us how to be wives, mothers, grandmothers and best friends. We smile because she was always joyful and upbeat, non-judgmental, encouraging, loving and full of wise counsel. She loved her Lord, her church, her family and her multitude of “best” friends. When we think of Bonnie Hodges, we think of the example she was in so many areas. It was after church, Sunday afternoon and the menu was always Southern style and delicious. A family tradition for the entire Hodges’ was at the home of R.T. Bonnie and Robert worked together for many years at Hodges Real Estate, one of Fort Lauderdale’s pioneer real estate agencies, founded in 1924. Graduating from Fort Lauderdale High, Bonnie attended FSU, returned home to Fort Lauderdale and married Robert Hodges, a handsome Marine. Bonnie’s mother, Grace Moffat, was the first Miss Fort Lauderdale in 1927. He had the first “quiz” show on radio called “True or False” airing in New York City. Bonnie was born in Toronto, Canada July 15, 1930. To sign our online guestbook visit Bonnie Strandhagen Hodges went to her heavenly home on August 16, 2019. Mass, Wednesday Augat 9:30 am at Immaculate Conception Church, Tuckahoe. ![]() EASTCHESTER Tuesday, August 20, 2019, 4-8pm. The family will receive friends at the WESTCHESTER FUNERAL HOME, INC. Cummins of Bronxville, NY, and her three daughters and their families: Barbara Schmidt Mora of White Plains, NY, Denise Ray of Cummings, GA, Joan Schmidt Trehy of Inverness, FL. She is survived by her sister Isabelle C. Eileen was predeceased by her brother George, her parents, and her husband Jay (September 12,1988). A cancer survivor, she organized Rally for the Cure at Wynmoor and raised tens of thousands of dollars for the American Cancer Society. ![]() Eileen moved to Florida in 2000 where she continued to enjoy golf and later bingo. She enjoyed golf, tennis, and lunches on the patio at Lake Isle. She was a successful salesperson for EG Cooper Real Estate in Eastchester and she was a parishioner of Immaculate Conception Church in Tuckahoe. Eileen was active in the Tuckahoe Schools and was a member of the Board Of Education for many years. She married Howard Jay Schmidt on Apand they settled in Eastchester shortly after, where they raised three daughters. She was raised and educated in Yonkers, graduating for Gorton HS in 1949. Eileen was born at home in Tuckahoe, on August 6, 1931, the third child of George and Hanna Cummins. Schmidt of Coconut Creek, FL and formerly of Eastchester, NY passed away on August 17, 2019, in Florida. You can also search for previous obituaries here.Įileen C. To place a Sun Sentinel obituary, visit this form.
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