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Bonnie Bishop Obituary

Bonnie B. Bishop, a life resident of Bellingham, was Promoted to Glory on Thursday, March 31, 2011. Bonnie was 77, born in Bellingham on May 12, 1933 to George and Mamie (Rich) Brown. She graduated from Bellingham High School and was an active member of their Alumni Band. Bonnie was a life and active member of the Salvation Army where she provided her musical talents during church and at Christmas for the Kettle Drive. Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, husband Gene Bishop; sisters Hazel A. Brown and Gloria J. Maier; and brother Richard Brown. She is survived by her sister Patricia (Arlo) Wood; daughter, Linda (Jim) Locheed; son, Lars (Susan) Lignell; 4 grandchildren, Marc, Rebekah, David, and Preston; 2 great grandchildren, Kira and Aidyn; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family especially wishes to thank Hospice and the Threshold Choir for their loving care and kindness. Services will be held 1:30 PM, Friday, April 8, 2011 at the Salvation Army, 2912 Northwest Ave., Bellingham. Burial will follow at Bayview Cemetery. You may share your thoughts and memories of Bonnie in the online memorial guest book at www.molesfuneralhomes.com Moles Family Funeral Home Bayview Chapel - Bellingham

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Published by Bellingham Herald on Apr. 3, 2011.

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patty (Greco) Hamaker

April 7, 2011

Buster and Linda and familys, Just wanted you to know your in my thoughts and prayers. I would be there if I could I'm living in Arizona now so not able to. We"ve known each other thru our whole lives and she was a special lady to me and my mother she was always thoughtful to people even if she never new them. your mom was very much the salvation army till her health let her down, she'll never be forgotten. she is very lucky she is in a more beautiful place now , one we all hope to see one day. god bless you all find peace at this time.

Mark and Debbie Heinzer

April 5, 2011

Our thought and prayers are with you. We feel blessed to see how Bonnie has been an influence in her family.

Sharon

April 4, 2011

I had the pleasure to work with Bonnie about 25 years ago at the Salvation Army Thrift. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends

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