HOLTBY: Bonnie-Lynn is survived by: her loving and devoted husband; Grant Holtby; and daughters, Kim, Wendy, Heather and Peggy. Bonnie-Lynn is lovingly remembered by: her daughter, Kim Holtby-York and her sons and their children: son, D’Arcy (April) Vannini and grandson, Justin Vannini; son, Jake (Taylor) York and grandson, Knox York; daughter, Wendy Holtby and her daughters and their children: daughter, Chelsea (Kevin) Wilson and children, Brailynn and Rhett; daughter, Leaha (Tate) Severson and children, Tenley and Tucker; daughter, Heather (Dale) Dow and her children: daughter, Megan (Alex) Robbins and children, Everest; daughter, Olivia Dow (Parta Ansari), daughter, Kate-Lynn (Brett) Foster and son, Dane Dow; daughter, Peggy (Jeff) Turnbull and her daughters, Grace Turnbull and Mary Turnbull. She is also remembered by: her sister-in-law, Joanne Chapman and families; sister, Rae Wilson and husband Jim and families; brother, Jack Bexfield and wife Debra and families; sister-in-law, Mary Holtby and families, brother-in-law, Des (Inez) Holtby and families; sister-in-law, Myrna Fisher and families, Special Cousin, Wendy Peek and husband Don Adams. Bonnie-Lynn is predeceased by: her father, William Earl “Bill” Chapman (1944); mother, Betty Bexfield (2013); stepdad, Arthur Bexfield (1988); brothers, Richard “Dick” Bexfield (1993) and Barry Chapman (2023); special aunt, Margaret Peek (Chapman) (2017); son-in-law, Chris York (2012); and brothers-in-law, Harold Holtby (2018) and Tom Fisher (2022). The Remembrance of Bonnie-Lynn was conducted from Lashburn Community Hall, Lashburn, SK on Monday, June 2, 2025 at 11:00 am. If you were unable to attend in person, you may view the live streaming of the service posted on McCaw Funeral Service website under Bonnie-Lynn’s obituary. Donations in memory of Bonnie-Lynn may be made to All Saints Anglican Church – Lashburn. McCaw Funeral Service Ltd., of Lloydminster, Alberta administered the funeral arrangements. Card of Thanks The Holtby family would like to thank all those who showed their support. Eulogy ~ The following Eulogy was written by her family, to I honor the life Bonnie-Lynn Elizabeth Holtby. Bonnie was the heart and soul of our family. We are devastated to be here today without her. She was our constant source of unconditional love, wisdom, and encouragement. Everyone who was fortunate enough to know her was in awe of everything she achieved. Bonnie sacrificed more than we’ll ever know! She always put everyone else’s needs before herself. We can all still feel the warmth of her hugs and hear her infectious laugh. And she had a smile that was so radiant, it lit up every room she entered. Bonnie dedicated her life to her husband Grant and her family. She made sure they all felt supported in whatever they did; and that they never felt anything other than love. Bonnie had an extraordinary ability to make each of us and others feel special and understood. Her love shaped all of us. Her love was definitely our compass that guided us, and her legacy will forever be our North Star. This is her story: Bonnie-Lynn Elizabeth Chapman was born on December 2, 1943 in Lashburn Hospital to her loving parents Earl William “Bill” and Betty Helen Chapman. Bill was away at War in Europe at the time. Betty was living with her mom “Gar” Bird on the farm. Her brother Barry was excited to have a little sister. Grandma Gar Bird was really good to mom over the years and they had a great bond. Grandma Gar always made Bonnie feel special. In 1944, Bonnie’s dad Bill was killed in action and buried in Germany. This was a defining life event in Betty’s life with Bonnie and Barry. Bonnie took great joy into getting to know a dad she never knew through the relationship with her dad’s sister –Aunt Margaret (Chapman) Peek. Bonnie was always excited to see her Auntie Margaret’s yellow station wagon, with Idaho plates, pull into the yard every July. Bonnie always made sure we had lots of red wine in the house. Auntie Marg’s daughter Wendy Peek enjoyed learning from her cousin Bonnie McCaw Funeral Service Ltd., of Lloydminster, Alberta administered the funeral arrangements. Card of Thanks The Holtby family would like to thank all those who showed their support. Eulogy ~ The following Eulogy was written by her family, to I honor the life Bonnie-Lynn Elizabeth Holtby. Bonnie was the heart and soul of our family. We are devastated to be here today without her. She was our constant source of unconditional love, wisdom, and encouragement. Everyone who was fortunate enough to know her was in awe of everything she achieved. Bonnie sacrificed more than we’ll ever know! She always put everyone else’s needs before herself. We can all still feel the warmth of her hugs and hear her infectious laugh. And she had a smile that was so radiant, it lit up every room she entered. Bonnie dedicated her life to her husband Grant and her family. She made sure they all felt supported in whatever they did; and that they never felt anything other than love. Bonnie had an extraordinary ability to make each of us and others feel special and understood. Her love shaped all of us. Her love was definitely our compass that guided us, and her legacy will forever be our North Star. This is her story: Bonnie-Lynn Elizabeth Chapman was born on December 2, 1943 in Lashburn Hospital to her loving parents Earl William “Bill” and Betty Helen Chapman. Bill was away at War in Europe at the time. Betty was living with her mom “Gar” Bird on the farm. Her brother Barry was excited to have a little sister. Grandma Gar Bird was really good to mom over the years and they had a great bond. Grandma Gar always made Bonnie feel special. In 1944, Bonnie’s dad Bill was killed in action and buried in Germany. This was a defining life event in Betty’s life with Bonnie and Barry. Bonnie took great joy into getting to know a dad she never knew through the relationship with her dad’s sister –Aunt Margaret (Chapman) Peek. Bonnie was always excited to see her Auntie Margaret’s yellow station wagon, with Idaho plates, pull into the yard every July. Bonnie always made sure we had lots of red wine in the house. Auntie Marg’s daughter Wendy Peek enjoyed learning from her cousin Bonnie the Canadian family history and such. In 1948, Bonnie’s mom Betty got re-married to Arthur Bexfield. They farmed just west of Lashburn. Art was an amazing dad. Bonnie was 6 at the time. Bonnie soon became a big sister to Rae, Dick and Jack Bexfield. Bonnie was excited to have a sister and two new brothers. Bonnie attended the Wirral School until he finished Grade 8 and then she went onto Lashburn High School to complete her education. Bonnie was always the big sister who was there to protect and help in any way she could. Because she was older than her new sister and brothers, she was the one who became Grandma B’s right hand man. She learned to bake, sew and housekeep and do all the things that a young daughter was expected to learn from her Mom. We had a great family life growing up on the farm. Summer holidays from school were always celebrated with one week of holidays at Loon Lake. But that also meant hours spent picking and shelling peas, tipping and tailing beans, freezing corn on the cob. Then the Fall came and you were digging the potatoes. And those little potatoes that now cost an arm and a leg in the store??? They were the ammunition for a potato fight. Oh yes, and don’t forget the Fall ritual of cleaning chickens. That was always interesting. Rock and roll LP’s or the radio was on every night so you just might end up dancing once the lunches were made for school the next day. I’d like to take a moment before we continue with the eulogy prepared by Bonnie’s immediate family to share my recollections of my sister Bonnie and what made her special to me. I am young enough to only remember Bonnie with her husband Grant so some of the history we are going to share later I do not recall but I do remember them both making me feel like I was loved and part of their family. Bonnie was able to make most people feel at ease and welcome no matter what was going on. She always wanted to help or pitch in, as was evident by the jobs and the volunteer work she did. She was loved by and loved members of many families. Some she had no choice about like me and my sister or the various in-laws that became a big part of her extended loving family. Her family also included dear friends she made with people she met or worked with in her community or beyond. These people, many of whom are here today also had a special family place in Bonnie’s heart. From all these various families I say we will miss you sister and as a sister in Christ I say we look forward to seeing you again. Art was her step-dad but she looked upon him as her “real dad” as she would say on occasion. Art was so good to her and gave her loads of love and life advice. He sadly passed away in 1988. The loss of her brother Dick in 1993 was devastating to the whole family. Bonnie was heartbroken. Bonnie’s mom Betty was a ray of sunshine. She loved to cook, garden, sew, farm and have a little fun. She was such a beautiful lady with a golden heart and a loving smile. Bonnie had the best mentors. Bonnie’s faith got her through the loss of her mom Betty Bexfield in 2013 and her Aunt Margaret Peek in 2017 and then her brother Barry Chapman in 2023. Bonnie was a faith based woman, as was her mom. Bonnie grew up going to church at the Lashburn All Saints Anglican Church learning scriptures, prayers and hymns. The community of the church was very comforting to her. In 1957, Bonnie met this snappy good looking star ball player name William Grant Holtby at the Marshall School vs the Wirral School ball game. Grant hit a home run that day impressing Bonnie. This is where their love story begins. A date at the Lloyd fair.. Bonnie convinced Grant to get on a ferris wheel. The ferris wheel of life. A love story spanning over 63 years. They were married on November 25th, 1961 in Lashburn at the All-Saints Anglican Church. Shortly after Grant and Bonnie moved to Saskatoon. They moved into a trailer, while they both were taking schooling, Bonnie at the Teacher’s College and Grant was taking a welding and automotive course at Kelsey Institute. In 1962, they moved back to a little house in Marshall for the summer. Kim Loreen Holtby was born in July. They were so excited to welcome Kim. The fall of 1962 they bought the Damguard farmland and house to begin their farming legacy south of Marshall. The big brick house was empty for about 10 years prior to them moving in. It was storing grain in it for a little time. There was no heating, no water and utilities in the house and yard. So they set out on an adventure to build their life’s foundation on. people, many of whom are here today also had a special family place in Bonnie’s heart. From all these various families I say we will miss you sister and as a sister in Christ I say we look forward to seeing you again. Art was her step-dad but she looked upon him as her “real dad” as she would say on occasion. Art was so good to her and gave her loads of love and life advice. He sadly passed away in 1988. The loss of her brother Dick in 1993 was devastating to the whole family. Bonnie was heartbroken. Bonnie’s mom Betty was a ray of sunshine. She loved to cook, garden, sew, farm and have a little fun. She was such a beautiful lady with a golden heart and a loving smile. Bonnie had the best mentors. Bonnie’s faith got her through the loss of her mom Betty Bexfield in 2013 and her Aunt Margaret Peek in 2017 and then her brother Barry Chapman in 2023. Bonnie was a faith based woman, as was her mom. Bonnie grew up going to church at the Lashburn All Saints Anglican Church learning scriptures, prayers and hymns. The community of the church was very comforting to her. In 1957, Bonnie met this snappy good looking star ball player name William Grant Holtby at the Marshall School vs the Wirral School ball game. Grant hit a home run that day impressing Bonnie. This is where their love story begins. A date at the Lloyd fair.. Bonnie convinced Grant to get on a ferris wheel. The ferris wheel of life. A love story spanning over 63 years. They were married on November 25th, 1961 in Lashburn at the All-Saints Anglican Church. Shortly after Grant and Bonnie moved to Saskatoon. They moved into a trailer, while they both were taking schooling, Bonnie at the Teacher’s College and Grant was taking a welding and automotive course at Kelsey Institute. In 1962, they moved back to a little house in Marshall for the summer. Kim Loreen Holtby was born in July. They were so excited to welcome Kim. The fall of 1962 they bought the Damguard farmland and house to begin their farming legacy south of Marshall. The big brick house was empty for about 10 years prior to them moving in. It was storing grain in it for a little time. There was no heating, no water and utilities in the house and yard. So they set out on an adventure to build their life’s foundation on. In 1964, dad’s sister Myrna and his new brother-in-law Tom moved in with them to help out; while Bonnie went back to school in Saskatoon and roomed with her close lifelong friend Shirley Hobbs. Bonnie finished her Teacher’s Certificate in the spring. Her graduation ceremony was held at the Bessborough Hotel in Saskatoon. The graduation dance highlighted ballroom dancing, Bonnie and Grant were in awe of the caliber of dancing and fell in love with it. This experience started their love of dancing throughout their life together. They welcomed Wendy Lynn in November of 1965. Heather Lea came along in June of 1968. Peggy Lou in August of 1969. The house was buzzing with energy. Grant and Bonnie started their farming partnership over a span 63 years. Today they have their son-in-law Dale Dow and daughter Heather farming their land with Dale’s brothers. All Bonnie and Grants daughters have an investment in our family farm. Their lifelong farming legacy is holding true. Bonnie also taught Sunday school at the All Saints for many years. The religious calendar days of the year were celebrated in Sunday school with the most unique religious based crafts organized by Bonnie. Many of these crafts were hung on the walls of the church till a few years ago. Bonnie loved teaching and she had loads of patience. Bonnie was raised to believe in being gracious and to give thanks to the Lord and in such, saying Grace was never missed at the table and always started with holding hands and bowing our heads and giving thanks. Bonnie believed in God and that redemption was achieved through Jesus Christ and the guiding hand of the Holy Spirit. She believed in Heaven and she held great faith in life after death. Bonnie had great faith and expressed that she felt many angels watching over her through the years. Thus, she loved having angels everywhere; angel statues were all over her garden, house, and of course the perfect angel on the top of Christmas tree every year. Bonnie often spoke openly on the fact that; “the instant you pass, your spirit is gone” it has left your body.” This week we know this to be true. She is gardening in Heaven and she will forever be our guardian angel watching over us. Bonnie showed us the power of kindness, the importance of family, and the strength found in love. Her resilience in the face of adversity and her grace in handling life’s challenges was inspiring. We know she is in a better place with all of our loved ones. We will miss talking with her at the kitchen table and the many years of love and support. Bonnie was an avid figure skater and grew up loving the sport. She became involved with the Lashburn Figure Skating Club when her own daughters showed interest. She started coaching many kids in the community including her own. Bonnie’s other passions in life were: dancing with her love, hosting family, gardening, sewing, cooking, baking, shopping, going to auction sales , refinishing antiques, and trying her hand at upholstery. She never stopped learning and trying something new. Bonnie and Grant love to dance. This love of dancing took hold early on in their dating life. Beginning with the regular school dances held at the Lashburn Hall. Then later on, every Friday night there was a dance at the Marshall Hall. Marshall held wonderful dances with a live orchestra. Grants older brother Harold played the trumpet on occasion. In the 70’s and 80’s Marshall Hall Dine n’ Dances were a staple of the community. They were a significant part of Grant and Bonnie’s life together and their daughters’ upbringing. Great fellowship was created at the halls through the years and produced a legacy of dancers. Grant and Bonnie danced all the time through their 63 yr marriage. They danced in their kitchen, on the deck, in the barn and garage. They loved hosting and putting on many great dancing occasions for family and friends. Hosting with a live orchestra was always their favorite way to host. The live band often included her brother Barry and other community friends. Bonnie always went out of her way to include everyone on the invite list. In 1980 Bonnie and Grant loved old character houses and saw a neighbor’s house was available to purchase and moved it into their yard. A future cabin perhaps… The McKenzie house sat on blocks in Bonnie’s vegetable garden for seven years. In 1987 Bonnie and Grant signed a 100 year lease on the last available lakefront lot on Horseshoe Bay, Turtle Lake, Saskatchewan which happened to be right next to dad’s brother and sister-in-law Des and Inie Holtby. This created many convenient impromptu family happy hours and gatherings spanning over 30 plus years. The 3000 square foot 1914 Eaton home in which the lumber package had been barged down the river 75 years before; now had a new purpose and home at Turtle Lake. The family cabin project had begun and legacy of numerous “do it yourself” projects along with family bonding journey began. In 1995 the lake lot was purchased with a down payment from a series of family garage sale proceeds establishing true ownership. This was really important to Bonnie and Grant. In May 2002, a windy spring day, they lost the cabin in the James Forest Fire as well as 52 other neighbors’ cabins. This was devastating to all, but especially to Bonnie. Immediately Bon went on the hunt to replace the cabin with another old farmhouse. She phoned a colleague she knew that travelled Saskatchewan and that also had interest in old farmhouses. Well, the family looked at two houses and Bonnie found her cabin on the second one. It was sitting near Cut Knife on a farm. It was moved up to the lake on December 4th, 2002; starting a mega family project. The family bonded over drills and hammers. Bonnie and Grant spent that winter with Faye and Cal Coolidge renovating the interior. It was a special time in all of their lives. They couldn’t have done it without “good friends.” The family cabin was reborn, this made them both extremely happy and at peace. The old adage: “where there is a will, there’s a way;” was often their theme during this time of their lives. Bonnie was a beautiful person inside and out. She believed in education and communications were important skills to have. She said many a time, “of all the things in life that can be taken from you, no one can ever take your education from you.” Bonnie believed in the importance of self-worth, having integrity, and having a purpose. She believed that there wasn’t any problem that couldn’t be solved, you just have to try. Bonnie was a hard worker. She believed that anything you started you could and needed to finish it. Bonnie enjoyed every day and every challenge. In 1980, further to Bonnie and Grants life story and farming challenges a new environmental drainage law required the Town of Lashburn to acquire approval from local downstream farmers the “right of way easements”; so they could release their lagoon twice a year. Grant and Bonnie’s farmland was downstream. The Marshall Flood control contacted governing bodies and it was decided to form a Conservation and Development Area. Thus, Bonnie and Grant with two neighbors formed Marshall East C & D which they just recently passed on the reigns to their farming son-in-law Dale Dow. This Conservation & Development is one the longest running C &D’s in Saskatchewan. In 1983 Bonnie was asked to be an Arbitrator for Saskatchewan Surface Rights Board where she met and made lifelong friends spanning the province. She drove her white Grand Marquis through many a snowstorms to accomplish her job over the 6 years. In 1990 Bonnie was asked by Saskatchewan Justice to mediate. She jumped right in! “Bonnie always said never stop learning.” She completed a Mediation Course and started work with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada with the Farm Debt Mediation Service and went onto mediate many farm debt cases in very tough farming times. Bonnie felt that she helped many farm families through some very tough financial situations, by advocating for them at the highest levels. Bonnie believed in community and was active with the Marshall Rebekah Lodge and she loved to be part of the ladies organization. Bonnie also helped teach sewing with the Lashburn Sewing Club. She was enthusiastic to teach the craft of sewing to many ladies across districts. In 2000 Bonnie was instrumental in starting the Lashburn Community’s in Bloom still active today. She took great pride and passion in bringing nature’s beauty to the Lashburn historical sites. Bonnie was instrumental in organizing the “memory tree program” planting a tree in memorial of a Lashburn resident that had passed on. This will be also done in her name. Her dedication to the Lashburn Community’s in Bloom spanned over 20 years of volunteerism. Bonnie believed in good food, carefully put together with a few drops of passion and a cup of love. Most recipes are about cooking with flavor she would say. She believed in picking peas and raspberries on the hottest days of July. Which I think her kids would concur. Bonnie’s creative and organization skills were second to none. She loved taking family pictures and compiling them into photo albums; even though sometimes no one wanted their picture taken. But afterwards we were grateful for the hard copy memory. Bonnie took great joy in creating them. She had no quit in her and believed to keep moving to stay healthy. Hence, her love of gardening. A funny little story about her gardening, Bonnie loved to have a nice tan, so on occasion she would take her t-shirt off in the vegetable garden to tan. But on occasion she would get caught by a neighbor or salesman driving in un-expectantly. Many a time Bonnie’s girls would see her at breakneck speed running for her shirt. These moments were always funny afterwards. Bonnie also liked to dance the twist and she could break down into the “twist” all the way to the floor. She would challenge her girls to do the same on many occasions. Bonnie even though this terminology is no longer politically correct Bonnie was a champion “squaw wrestler” She had great quads. We had many mini tournaments throughout her life. She would also wager a few family decisions with quad wrestling. She found great joy in winning. Mom was also a very private person and liked her time in the garden, to be close with nature and the Lord. She loved the peace and serenity of the garden. Bonnie always had a project on the go or perhaps ten. She was the most talented multi-tasker. She organized her time very wisely. She could have cookies in the oven, a second batch of buns on the rise, supper prepped, laundry on the go, the kitchen floor was getting washed and a sewing project waiting for her upstairs. Every Christmas she would make over 60 cinnamon roll rings for each family for Christmas morning. She would start making them in November. She would be watching the flyers for sales on flour and sugar. Many a family were waiting for those to arrive each year. They were always so tasty and the best Christmas present from the heart. Mom was getting frail but wouldn’t quit, but she was learning to slow down. This past Christmas was her last gift. We are forever grateful for all of her love that she gave all of us. Bonnie always liked everything decorated to the nines. She loved Christmas and dressing up the house, the tree and everything. We always had a new sewn dress to wear for Christmas and our Barbie dolls did too usually with the same fabric. She was dad’s partner and right hand man during seeding and harvest. Bonnie loved to run the combine with a cup of instant coffee on the go. Most times it was cold. But she liked it either hot or cold. Bonnie and Grant had the most special relationship. They had a bond like no other especially at harvest time. They dug in and got it in the bin. In the early 80’s dad installed CB radios in the combine and old two tonne grain trucks. Well mom loved the CBs and the communication aspect. Each family member had a CB handle as they used to call it. Bonnie’s was Busy Lizzy and Grants was Big G. She loved the excitement of harvest and as she would say; Harvest produced the fruits of your labor all year. Bonnie would also have harvest meals organized in the morning. The girls all had duties: the little girls knew their duty was to go out to the garden and dig the vegetables. The older girls were responsible for some duties too. One girl was to cook and deliver the meal out to the field .The other girls was to clean the kitchen. All four girls knew their duties and responsibilities to help with farm and as Bonnie would say: “This all helped to bringing in the sheaves.” Bonnie wasn’t to be trusted on April Fool’s Day: Bonnie took great joy baking up some fun with April Fool’s Day. She got the girls on a few occasions. She would bake a fresh batch of her delicious buns, smear on some Cheez Whiz and top it with “tin foil.” On other occasions she baked a fresh batch of cookies with no sugar or added salt. The girl’s lunch became a point of suspicion on April 1st. But Bonnie loved to have fun. Through the years, as well, the girls Birthday cakes were filled with loose change as the added birthday bonus. Or an Angel food cake with a new Barbie doll in the center of it for decor. She always had some shenanigans in her day to day life. Making all her girls feel loved and appreciated and a little more cautious. lol. Bonnie was the most driven and accomplished person we knew. She was quite the role model to look up and aspire to be. Bonnie taught the girls the importance of looking after others. She was devoted to looking after her elders, especially her Mom Betty. Or as the kids called her “Grandma B” and for the grandkids “GG”. Bonnie always signed the girls up to help Grandma B trim the extensive lines of evergreen hedges. Yes and usually on a hot day. But she was always working beside us too. Bonnie had an endless amount of energy and drive. It was hard not for that to rub off on her kids. Bonnie loved to journal, as she did every day Some days just talking about the weather, fields seeded. Other days talking about what the kids were up to or how she missed her mom. She was devoted to her purpose. Bonnie loved water fights. She usually instigated it and had either the garden hose strategically in her hands or the largest pail. She also loved getting her hair done and that was one of her special treats for herself. Bonnie took great pride in dressing and presenting herself well and taught her daughters and granddaughters to do the same. Bonnie and Grant were fortunate to travel over the years and quite enjoyed travelling with family and making special memories with them. In 2020, during Covid Bonnie sat down to write a family recipe and history book for her kids, grandkids and great grandkids. In 2022 she completed her legacy project with the help of her brother Jack and sister-in-law Debra Bexfield. Bonnie was overjoyed to have the help to finish this and get it printed and bound. These are some excerpts from her book: “Grams Book” Bonnie’s words: “This is a lifetime of memories captured pictures, portraying our life together. We were fortunate we found each other and share a deep and lasting love. There are ups and downs in life. Facing those times together with your partner is the most important attribute anyone can ask for. “Together we stand; divided we fall” “You and I against the world.” Our story is about farming. Buy the land, building a farm site, and making a home. “Necessity is the mother of invention.” We had to learn new skills, which as it turned out, we really enjoyed restoring and fixing. We later took on the cabin at the lake for our family. We have so many things to be thankful for: our family, our health, and the country where we live, our friends, and neighbors. If not careful we can take these for granted.” Bonnie also shared that: A. “Life has two rules: Number 1-Never Quit, Number 2-Always remember number 1.” B. “Where there is a will, there is a way.” C. “Stay close to anyone that makes you glad to be alive.” Bonnie was driven and stubborn by default. But that’s also what kept her going especially these last few years. In February she broke her hip and she demonstrated her will to keep going. But unfortunately her body had a variety of health issues and it was her heart that said: “it’s time Bonnie.” We love her and miss her so much. But we also know that Heaven gained the most beautiful Angel. Today, we feel blessed that last weekend Bonnie got to the lake for the last time and had a wonderful day of reminiscing about all the projects over the years and family history behind a couple of pieces of furniture. She had her crispy bacon and egg breakfast which she enjoyed thoroughly. She was planning out how many flowers she was going to buy on her trip to Boser’s Greenhouse on the way home from the lake. She had a wonderful weekend and her last shopping trip was buying her favorite flowers-the pink superwave petunias. The family was so happy she spent her last few days on earth doing the things she loved doing. As we say goodbye today, we’re comforted knowing that Bonnie’s legacy lives on in each of us- in our values, our love for each other, and the way we strive to make the world a little bit kinder. Bonnie, you were our safe harbor. Your love will continue to guide us, always. In conclusion, a poem Bonnie shared a few years ago that seems to exemplify her final wishes. “A Silent Tear” Just close your eyes and you will see All the memories that you have of me Just sit and relax and you will find I’m really still there inside your mind Don’t cry for me now I’m gone For I am in the land of song There is no pain, there is no fear So dry away that silent tear Don’t think of me in the dark and cold For here I am no longer old I’m in that place that’s filled with love Known to you all, as “up above”
