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Bonnie Evans Obituary

Bonnie Evans Bonnie passed away on November 29, 2012, in Vancouver WA, from complications due to diabetes. She was born in Oklahoma on the Creek Indian Reservation. She spent the majority of her life in Olympia, WA. Bonnie married Jim Evans in 1952. Together Bonnie and Jim had seven children: Vickie Baker (Brian), Jim (Mary), Janet Whipple (Keith), John, Bill, Walt (Jennifer), and Rich (Jana). Bonnie had 23 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Bonnie was preceded in death by Jim (2000), Bill (1984) and daughter in law, Christina (2005). Bonnie received her B.A. degree from Evergreen State College in 1989 at age 59. She never stopped learning. She was a long time member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church and was blessed by her faith. Bonnie's love of her life were her husband, kids, grandkids and now great-grand kids. She taught us all to enjoy life and have fun. Services will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gloria Dei Memorial Fund. Bonnie will be missed by all!

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Published by The Olympian on Dec. 2, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Bonnie Evans

14 Entries

Anna Bachmann

December 6, 2012

I knew Bonita through her work at Evergreen and remember her fondly. She always had a smile and a kind word for everyone and tried her best to help the students. I loved to come and sit in her office and chat. She was always the kind of person who made time for you. Often a rare things these days.

Jill Bracy Brown

December 6, 2012

I am so sorry to hear that Bonnie has passed. I have such fond memories of Bonnie and the entire Evans family and there were many (Big smile). My heart goes out to the family.....
Love always
Jill Bracy Brown

Sam Watson, MES clas of 91

December 6, 2012

Bonita was like a mother to many of us in the graduate programs at TESC. She was always helpful, and caring in a very personal way. she took interest in who we awere as people. To me she made all the difference in the world, turning an institutional experience into something very personal and family-like. Bonita gave me love and I loved her back, very much. I have missed her over the years and will continue to miss her. She was pure light . . . and oh that smile . . .

Linda Solberg

December 5, 2012

It was with great sadness that I heard of Bonnie's passing. Her faith was an inspiration to all that knew her. My deepest sympathy to all her family. She was a good friend, an admired leader, and a gentle soul who possessed a generous heart. I will never forget her and the stories she shared with me.

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Jim Parker

December 4, 2012

Bonnie was an active member of the Thurston Council on Diversity and Human Rights, and her contributions, comments, and stories, showed her wonderful spirit, compassion and keen intelligence. One of the true leaders of that group, we will all miss her tremendously.

Earl & Corlan Small

December 4, 2012

Corlan & I send our deepest condolences to Bonnie's family. Bonnie was a very important participant in the Lord's work at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Castle Rock,wa.She was a true disciple of the Lord & we will miss her greatly.

December 4, 2012

My deepest sympathies to Bonnie's family. Bonnie and I worked together for a number of years in the MES program at Evergreen, and she invariably offered a delightful sense of humor and a smile. I relied on her excellent insights and wisdom, and I know that many students, staff, and faculty did the same. She was a person many people will remember with great fondness.

John Perkins
Member of the Faculty Emeritus
The Evergreen State College

Debora Holmes

December 3, 2012

To Bonita's family,

I worked as a grad assistant in MES at Evergreen when Bonnie (we all knew her as Bonita)was there. She was indeed a Light and I missed her when she retired. My greatest condolences to you all. Prayers and peace.

December 3, 2012

Jim, Mary and all the Evans Family,

We are deeply sorry for your loss. We came to know Bonnie at your family weddings, graduations, and celebrations and always looked forward to talking with her. She was a vibrant woman who gave unselfishly of her love to strangers as well as to her family and friends. This saintly lady will be missed by all.

John and Frieda Martilla

Julie Slone

December 3, 2012

My deepest sympathies to you all. I worked with Bonnie at Evergreen from 1996-2000 and appreciated very much the care and compassion she brought to her work and life. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Stacy Kitahata

December 2, 2012

Dear Family of Bonnie Evans - I met Bonnie through her involvements with the larger church community. She touched many lives, by her generous welcome into her home and yard, sharing her life, faith, food and experience. Her influence and care ripple out through generations you may never know. And so her legacy continues blessing.

Debbie Guthrie

December 2, 2012

Here is a candle to help light your way through this sad time. Let it's flame remind you of Bonnie's loving spirit.

Debbie Guthrie

December 2, 2012

Jim, Mary and all,

I truly know what you're going through. I can tell that Bonnie was a loving mother, wife and friend. I can tell by the way Jim is and what a fine man he is; he had a great teacher. My thoughts and prayers are with during this difficult time.

Tom Freeman

December 2, 2012

I believe this is the Bonnie Evans who worked as an administrative assistant for the MPA program at Evergreen. She directed me and my program partner to work with a Lutheran church that received a house donation to further the ministry.

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