Bonnie Hovde Melton

Bonnie Hovde Melton, of League City, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, in Webster, Texas at the age of 77.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at 11:00 am, at Albion Lutheran Cemetery in rural Saint James, Minnesota. The family prefers memorials be given to the American Heart Association at https://www.heart.org/?form=FUNYRWYLQDE in Bonnie's honor. Arrangements are with the Sturm Funeral Home in Saint James. Online Condolences may be left for the family at www.sturmfh.com.

Bonnie was born on June 2, 1948, in Saint James, Minnesota to Amos and Arleen (Chalin) Hovde. Bonnie grew up on the family farm in Hanska, Minnesota. She graduated from Saint James High School. Bonnie graduated from Mankato State University with a bachelor's degree in education. She taught in Guam for two years until making her way down to Houston, Texas in 1974.

Bonnie was united in marriage to John Melton on June 16th, 1979, in LaSalle, Minnesota. John and Bonnie met as new teachers at P.H. Greene Elementary in Friendswood, Texas and started dating in 1978. This union produced their one and only child, Emily Joelle Hovde Melton on October 28th, 1982. Bonnie's greatest joy were her two grandsons, Aidan and Austin.

Bonnie had a calling and passion for education. She taught elementary education in Guam for 2 years, Houston ISD for 3 years and Clear Creek ISD for over 30 years. Bonnie continued her love for education by joining Texas Teachers of Tomorrow in 2005. She successfully mentored 20,000 transitional teachers throughout the next 20 years. She continued to mentor transitional teachers until her passing.

Bonnie was actively involved in many organizations, State and Local officer for Alpha Delta Kappa (Delta Beta Chapter), Officer for Clear Creek Association of Retired Teachers, Officer in Delta Kappa Gamma, President for Houston Assembly of Delphian Chapters, Beta Chi Chapter, and Delphian Past Presidents Club.

Bonnie enjoyed traveling and playing bunko with friends.

Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, Amos Hovde (father), Arleen Johnson (mother) and Arnold Johnson (step-dad).

Bonnie is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, John Melton; best friend and only child, Emily Melton of Bondurant, Iowa; and her greatest joys, grandsons, Aidan (16) and Austin (14). She is also survived by her brother, Tom Hovde (Karen) of Albert Lea, Minnesota; her nephews, Tim Hovde (Resha) and Dan Hovde (Wendy); and great nephews; step brothers and sisters and their children; many friends including 4 special girlfriends, LouAnn Hollis, Tina Vasquez, Cindy Roy and Fran Harding.