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Bonnie Irene McLaughlin

1937 - 2011

BORN

1937

DIED

2011

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Brookside Funeral Home and Crematory

101 East 2nd Avenue

Ellensburg, Washington

Bonnie McLaughlin Obituary

Bonnie Irene McLaughlin, wife, mother and grandmother, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2011. Bonnie was born July 16, 1937 in Macon County, Missouri. She and her mother settled in Hood River, Oregon in 1956 and made it home. She met her lifetime love, Donald McLaughlin and married in 1964. They moved to Kirkland, Washington in 1965 and to Ellensburg in 1984.

Don and Bonnie were a couple meant to be together; they shared a deep love and friendship. Having the honor of joining into this abiding love are their son David Bear McLaughlin and daughter Saundra McLaughlin-Hinsley. In 2003 son-in-law Bill Hinsley joined the family and granddaughters Sienna and Breanna were added into the McLaughlin circle. Through her life, Bonnie made enduring friendship and touched so many people's lives.

Celebrate Bonnie's life with family Sunday, January 23rd at 2:00 PM at the First Presbyterian Church of Ellensburg, 1307 East Third Avenue.

In lieu of flowers please donate to K.I.N.D. at unicefusa.org/kind or 1-800-FOR_KIDS.

Arrangements by Affordable Funeral Care.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Daily Record from Jan. 21 to Jan. 28, 2011.

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mike probasco

January 26, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss.Bonnie was one of the nicest people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing.Just passing her in the hallways at KVCH was enough to bring a smile to my face.I will miss that smile and that positive attitude.My heart goes out to all of you during this most difficult time

Mary Jo Morrissey

January 23, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Nancy Richards

January 21, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.

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