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Stanley Bert Bonham, 85, died April 12, 2013 at his home in St. George, Utah of cause's incident to age. He was born in Ogden, Utah on June 2, 1927 to Rhoda Walker and Albert Wagner Bonham. He was the oldest of five children. His boyhood was spent exploring the "Greasewoods" in Clinton and Decker Lake in Granger. He served in the Navy in the medical corps toward the end of World War II and was part of the "Greatest Generation".
In 1946 he met the love of his life, Anne Marie Reynolds, on a blind date. They were married on January 2, 1948. On their 44th wedding anniversary their marriage was solemnized in the St. George temple accompanied by their children. He loved all his children, his 36 grandchildren and 62 great grandchildren.
In 1962 he moved his family to a home in Granite, Utah where he could give his family the country experience and have a gentleman's farm. He had a great influence on the youth and served as a Sunday school teacher, young men's president, and various other callings, even as president of the ward choir. He was extremely grateful for his many blessings and credited God for all he had, especially his family. He loved the outdoors, sports, hunting, fishing and viewing wildlife in his backyard. He had a passion for beautiful cars.
Stan Bonham was an extraordinary man. He started his own agriculture implement business in 1958. Its success to this day is attributed to his honesty and hard work. He was president of the Cottonwood Kiwanis club where he introduced seat belts installed in the first vehicles in Salt Lake City. He was president of the Arabian Horse Club at a time when his family participated in horse shows in the Western U.S. He served for six years on the Utah State Bar Disciplinary Committee. In 1992 he received the "Distinguished Non Lawyer" award for his service to the profession. He was a member of the UTA Board when TRAX was being introduced to the Salt Lake Valley.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years and children; Craig & Bev, Leslie & Steve Rowe, Brent & Robin, Judy & Reed Cutler, Scott & Suzanne, Karen & Curt Waisath. Preceded in death by a grandson, Jeffry Taylor and great grandsons Benjamin and Grant Bonham.
The family wishes to thank the many neighbors and friends and ward members for their love and support during this difficult time. We especially thank Glassi, Shannon, April and the wonderful hospice care that he received.
A viewing will be held at Larkin Sunset Gardens Mortuary located at 1950 East 10600 South, Sandy, Utah- on Friday, April 19, 2013 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday at the Church 9:30-10:45 a.m.
The funeral will be held on Saturday at 11:00 A.M. at the Sandy Utah Lone Peak Stake Center located at 11570 So. Wasatch Boulevard (2800 East) in Sandy, Utah. Online condolences: www.larkincares.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Stanley Bonham
Craig Bishop
April 20, 2013
To all the Bonhams we send our warmest condolences at the passing of your father who was truly a great man. How many wonderful memories come from friendship with the Bonhams! God bless you all.
Craig Petersen
April 20, 2013
Dear Bonham Family,
Our family so enjoyed a wonderful business and friendship relationship with the Stan Bonham Company. Quality people, solid service and product help. My father, Ray Petersen, has now been gone for 20 years and our prayer is for your blessings with the void that will surely be felt.
God bless you.
Craig and Debbie Petersen
of the Petersen Tractor Family
Sharon Bonham Workman
April 20, 2013
Goodbye dear brother....wish we had lived closer, and could have visited more often. Condolences and best wishes to your wonderful family.
Don Ward
April 19, 2013
To the Bonham family. I was so very sorry to hear of your loss. As a teacher of many from your family, I remember my interaction with your dad and he was always such a nice and supportive father. Know that others are thinking of you and I know your memories of your dad will bring comfort to you in the future. Don Ward
Marvin and Ethelynn Higbee
April 19, 2013
Dear Ann and family, Ethelynn and I send our love to all of you. We love you and we have loved Stan for many many years. Though you are separated for a little while, you will someday be united for eternity. May the Lord give you comfort in this time or sorrow.
Love Marvin and Ethelynn Higbee and Family
Memories of Stan
J. Newton
April 19, 2013
My brother-in-law, Stan Bonham was a good man; a tenth generation American, Stan was proud of his heritage, his civil war ancestry, and his Country which he served in World War II. He did much good in his life and always treated me better than I deserved. Of all his successes the greatest was the family he produced. I have missed him ever since he lost his hearing and quit using email. Now, I can look forward to talking with him again. Each member of his large family is blessed and each one knows why -- a lesson taught to them by his example and the love of his good wife, my oldest sis. Of all the things he gave me I treasure one the most. His salutation was always, "Howdy J. Newton," a singular gift shared only by he and I. I miss it a lot. I thank his wife and each of his children who have been so kind. They are a happy bunch and deserve the joy they have earned. God bless.
Jim Reynolds
April 18, 2013
Stan, You were always good to me. I will miss you.
Bonham Family, My family's prayers and thoughts have been with you the last few days. We wish you comfort and peace. Stan was a great and special person; truly the "salt of the earth." He enriched the lives of all who knew him.
Jim Reynolds and Family
April 18, 2013
Dear Ann and family,
We extend our sincere sympathy and love to you and your family
With love Rulon and. Colleen. Boyce
April 18, 2013
Prayers are with Anne and the Bonham family during this time of loss. We are sending our virtual hugs to you and know that at times like this, the knowledge of something better is very comforting. Love, Joel & Cheryl Izatt Family
April 18, 2013
Craig, Brent and families,
My wife and I wish to express our love and sympathies to all of you. Obviously your dad was a great father. Look at his wonderful off-spring.
Our prayers are with you all even though we're so far away (in London). Sorry that we can't be with you at the funeral.
Elder and Sister Paul & Annie Smart (serving in England London South Mission)
Joanie Daily
April 18, 2013
Dear Ann and Family,
I loved reading all the great things Stan accomplished in his life. So sorry for your loss. What an amazing family and posterity he and you, Ann, have! Our thoughts and prayers and with you!
Love, Joanie & Joe Daily and family
Norma Larsen
April 18, 2013
Craig and Bev,
So sorry for your loss. Remember to thank our Heavenly Father for the Plan of Salvation and for the gift of love we all share. May you find comfort, peace, and love through our Heavenly Father.
Norma
Christy King
April 18, 2013
Karen, very sorry for your loss but God is with you
April 17, 2013
Dear Ann and Family, We just learned of Stan's passing and wish to express our condolences for your loss. May you be blessed with peace and health at this challenging time.
Sincerely,
Richard and Shirley Christenson
kaelyn
April 17, 2013
Bless your family. Stan was such a wonderful n best friend with my dad, thankyou for letting all of us be apart of that. The Smith family sends our holy spiritual prayers. He will be missed.
Heidi Larsen
April 17, 2013
Even though you have been gone only a few days I miss you more than I can say, Grandpa. Thank you for being the BEST Grandpa ever. I am so lucky to have had you in my life. I will treasure all of the memories with you in them. I am so happy for you that you were able to peacefully pass into the next life at your beautiful home in St. George, with your loved ones surrounding you. I love you Grandpa, with all of my heart, and I look forward to seeing you again.
April 17, 2013
Stan was not only an excellent motor car client over the years, he was also a very good friend. I'll truly miss seeing and hearing from him on the telephone. A 45-minute telephone conversation with Stan was not at all uncommon. I wish his lovely wife, his kids and their spouses all the best.
Jim Wagstaff
Sarah Bishop Jackson
April 17, 2013
Dearest Bonham Family,
I remember Stan and your family with great love in my heart and the time our family knew your family in Granite.
Les, I value your friendship so much and am so glad we grew up together.
May the peace of the Savior be with you at this time.
Love and Hugs,
Sarah Bishop Jackson
Ernie & Renae Bedont
April 17, 2013
Dear Bonham Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We send our love to you. Ernie and Renae
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