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Bonwell, Steve "Beanie" SAN DIEGO -- Steve "Beanie" Bonwell passed away on Friday, November 22, 2013. His survivors are his wife, Robbi of 47 years, his children Joe and Jennifer, his granddaughters Kasey, Taylor, Kaitlin, and Kylie, and his brother Bill.

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Nov. 30, 2013.

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December 10, 2013

I miss my buddy.....

Bob McKeon

Ruth Palovchik/Yurgelon

December 7, 2013

Hi Berta' ... 'So sorry to hear about Beanie. But I was so glad to read that you were still married after so many years. The last time I saw you and Beanie was when you moved to the apartment on Orange/50th when both you and I married our highschool sweethearts ... Reading the posts here, it's amazing - how the friends we made in high school remain our friends - Beanie had the best smile and laugh ... everyone liked him ... that's the best memory he could leave us all with. Bless you and yours .... xxoo - Ruthie

December 7, 2013

Rob, please give me ur email/cell phone number so we can get together after the dust settles.. I'm at [email protected]. Was so good to see u but such tragic circumstances! Still can't believe it! He was most certainly loved! Gail

December 7, 2013

Robbi,
I was classmate of Steve at Blessed Sacrament and also Crawford High School and am sending love and prayers to you and your family.
Kindness regards - Colleen Hulette Bevilacqua

Joe Fuentes

December 6, 2013

So sorry to read about Beanie's loss in the UT. My condolences to his family. Remember him as a very funny guy with a great laugh. Use to play street football with him and his brother Bill in my youth.

Jim Smith

December 6, 2013

Robbi I'm so saddened to hear about Beanie,my heart and thoughts go out to you and the kids. There were more beers lies and stories,to tell.

Marc Parent

December 6, 2013

Dear Robbi, I'm not sure if you remember me, but I sure remember you and Beanie. I saw his handsome picture in the Crawford email and was deeply saddened to see the news. My prayers and thoughts of comfort and peace go out to you and your family.

Mike Shannon

December 6, 2013

Thank you Bean for all the belly laughs we had over the last 50 years. Thank you for sharing life's journey. It was fun. We grew up, worked and played together. Our families shared many great times. Our love goes out to Rob, Joey and Jennifer. He was a good man that will missed by many.

Bob Lawrence

December 6, 2013

I was saddened to hear from Mike Shannon that Steve had just passed away. Steve was a super person and knowing him through high school was a privilege.

December 5, 2013

Robbi you have my deepest sympathy. Rob and Beanie were just two words that fit together perfectly in my mind. Never thought of one without the other. Hold on tight to your family and remember I wish you all the best in your time of sorrow. Gregg Neuman

December 4, 2013

Robbi, deep thoughts to you and your family. I really enjoyed Steve's friendship as a classmate and teamate of 3 sports back in the day at Blessed Sacrament School, Ray Moncey

Frank Schmuttermair

December 3, 2013

Robbi and Family

Very Sorry to hear of Steve's passing.
Worked with him many years in PB. Good times playing ball at Mariners Point on Sunday's. Along with Socializing with him after work.

He will be missed.

Frank Schmuttermair

December 3, 2013

Robbi~
Our deepest sympathy go out to you and the entire family. We are heartbroken about Steve's passing and will be deeply missed.
~Cooper
~Cindy

Jack Duke

December 3, 2013

Terribly Sorry about Steve.Always enjoyed seeing you guys at the Comin' Out party and OTL.Remember talking about the old days of softball and poodle skirts.Hopr to run into you again.Deepest sympathy.Jack.

December 3, 2013

Hi Rob,I'll always remember seeing you and Steve at the Comin' Out Party and joking about poodle skirts and talking about our softball days.You guys were great fun.I'm bummed.Maybe we'll see each other again at OTL.Condolences .Jack.

December 2, 2013

Robbi & Family,
I loved him like a brother.
I'm going to miss my Saturday breakfast
buddy & all the great conversations we had. (Recently,the amazing story about the Crawford Hi Colt's football team, 12-0) We had talked also about getting him back on the golf course.
I know now, he's hitting some great golf shots, up there on heavens fairway.
God Bless you Bean & Family
Brian Billings

December 2, 2013

Sorry to hear about your loss and my condolences to the Bonwell Family. During these difficult times we draw comfort from God, "draw close to God and he will draw close to you."(James 4:8)

Hilde Townsend

December 2, 2013

Robbi, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow and pain. I was shocked when I read it in the paper - couldn't believe it! You and Steve were there when we buried my husband, Bob Wagner, so many years ago. (Bob and Steve worked together at U~T).
Love and Prayers, Hilde

Gail/Jim Bell

December 2, 2013

Robbi, oh my gosh, what a shocker to read about Bean in the UT. Jim and I are very saddened by this news. Are u having a service for him? With a heavy heart, we send our love and prayers. Gail & Jim Bell

December 1, 2013

Very sorry to hear of Steve's passing
I knew him many years
What a great guy.
Don Ball

December 1, 2013

Robbi and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. With Love, Diane Lang(Linda's sister)

December 1, 2013

Robbie and Family,
An old friend from Walker Elementary, Jan (Sarwinski) Pflimlin, is very sorry for your loss.

John/Mary Signorelli

November 30, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers go out to The Bonwell Family.
John and Mary Signorelli

November 30, 2013

So sorry to hear of Steve's passing. He was a wonderful, helpful man. Worked with him at U-T offices in Mission valley.
Condolences to the family.
Sylvia "Sly" Kelsen

Walter Rikansrud

November 30, 2013

Robbi,I am sending my thoughts and prayers out to you and your family. I always enjoyed Steve's company. God Bless, Walt Rikansrud

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