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Her cousin Robbin Myers said Tuesday that Fields died Saturday at a Richmond hospital following a two-year battle with throat cancer. Fields had smoked for decades but quit after her diagnosis, Myers said.
Fields had been living in Winchester after moving back to eastern Indiana a few years ago to care for her ailing, now-deceased mother.
She was 12 in 1957, when her dancing abilities helped her win a slot on the third season of "The Mickey Mouse Club." She auditioned in California, where her family had moved from Indiana when she was 9.
Fields always went by the name Lynn, but she adopted the stage name "Bonnie" - a shortened version of her real first name - at the suggestion of the show's producers because there was already a cast member, a boy, with the first name Lynn, her cousin said.
Myers, who now lives in DeBary, Fla., said she and Fields were a year apart and grew up together in Richmond until Fields' family moved to Granada, Calif. It was exciting when Fields was cast in the nationally broadcast show only a few years later, she said.
After the original "Mickey Mouse Club" show ended, Fields continued performing at California's Disneyland. Myers said that as teenagers, she and her sister Diana visited Fields at Disneyland. They were chatting with her after one show when they heard someone behind them calling out "Bonnie!" "We turned around, and it was Walt Disney, so we got to meet Mr. Disney!" she said.
According to Fields' obituary posted online by Doan & Mills Funeral Home in Richmond, she landed bit parts in several 1960s movies, including "Kissin' Cousins" with Elvis Presley and "Bye Bye Birdie" with Ann-Margret. She later appeared as a dancer on television shows and on Broadway before opening a dance studio in Santa Monica, Calif.
According to the website of The Original Mickey Mouse Club Show, Fields appeared in 1980 on a televised program marking the 25th anniversary of "The Mickey Mouse Club." From 1981 to 1985, she took part in live Mouseketeer reunion shows at Disneyland.
Fields was born in Walterboro, S.C., but her family moved to Richmond when she was 3 months old. She was divorced and had no children, her cousin said.
A visitation and memorial service is scheduled for Monday at Doan & Mills Funeral Home, followed by burial at Webster Cemetery.
RICK CALLAHAN
Associated Press
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132 Entries
PAUL SMITH
April 7, 2019
Bonnie,
I remember a girl who taught me to dance at Birmingham High School. I remember your mother and your standard size poodle. You were a blessing in my life an YOU ARE MISSED.
Lee Doyle
April 9, 2013
Bonnie
The best dancer of the Mouseketeers and now Annette has followed her, they can tap together in heaven. Two truly great and loving people. Mad God Bless them
November 29, 2012
I remember Bonie on the MMC. I loved the show and her smile birghtened my screen. May God grant her peace in Heaven. I send my prayers to her family.
NLB
Lorraine
November 27, 2012
What fun I had working with Bonnie on the live Mouseketeer shows at Disneyland. An incredible dancer and genuinely good person. I know she's already tapping up a storm in heaven.
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Dave Mason
November 27, 2012
With appreciation for decades of dancing and song... and for mentoring several generations of dancers. Our prayers go out to her family and friends.
Rita Rose
November 27, 2012
Yesterday I attended the memorial service in Richmond, Ind. It was a small, intimate gathering to honor a talented, spirited dancer who went on to make several movies and run her own dance studio. One of her students, Emily Tillman, studied under Lynn and opened her own studio -- she came all the way from California to honor her mentor. I wore a Mickey Mouse Club pin and spoke a few words. A very uplifting experience.
Linda
November 26, 2012
My condolences to the family. May "the God of all comfort"... be with you during your time of sorrow. 2 Cor.1:3
Fred Searles
November 26, 2012
R.I.P. Bonnie...I am also 68 years old and grew up on a farm in NE Ohio...We watched the Mouseketeers after school. It was a wonderful show that we all loved!!...Thank you so much for being a part of our lives and giving us so much joy!!
T B
November 26, 2012
My condolences to her family and friends. I remembered that she was one of my mother's favorite Mouseketeers.
Steve Gunkel
November 25, 2012
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
November 24, 2012
You have my deepest sympathy. May good memories provide solace for your family during this challenging time; and may God provide you with the assurance that you will see your loved one again in Paradise. John 17:3
Cheryl Kelly
November 24, 2012
may you rest in peace . you are no longer in pain.
November 24, 2012
the mickey mouse club was my favorite watched it everyday before dinner. loved all the kids. condolences to all
November 24, 2012
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. the bible comforts at isaiah 33 24
JoAnn Hughes
November 24, 2012
Being peers with the Mouseketters of the '50s they were like friends to gather with after school. They were all special then & Bonnie will always be part of those delightful memories. RIP Bonnie.
Jane Phillips
November 23, 2012
RIP, Bonnie. MIC-See you real soon! KEY-Why? Because we like you! MOUSE! Jimmie and Roy were waiting for you at the Pearly Gates, I'm sure. We Mousketeers will all miss you.
November 23, 2012
The world is a little smaller with Bonnie gone
. RIP young lady
You were part of my life
John Bure of St Louis Mo.
November 23, 2012
She will always be a big part of my best memories from childhood.
Diana Shaw
November 23, 2012
I loved the Mickey Mouse Club House. It is so sad to here of Bonnie's passing.
Dr. Lynda Montgomery
November 23, 2012
I watched the Mickey Mouse Club for years as a child, along with my siblings. From time to time, they would have people of color on the show. In later years as an adult, I watched the show with my now adult children and also watched the show become integrated for which I am thankful. May Bonnie enjoy all those grown up kids, including my eldest and only sister in heaven where everyone is the"same."
November 23, 2012
Dee Pfeiffer - Blessings go with Bonnie -and a part of the wonderfully innocent years as a childin the 50s
Joyce Hughes
November 23, 2012
I raced home from school every afternoon to see Bonnie and all the other Mouseketeers, such happy memories.
November 23, 2012
MAY (JAH) GOD BLESS AND KEEP MS.FIELDS' FAMILY.MAY YOU TAKE COMFORT IN THESE WORDS,"HAPPY ARE THOSE WHO MOURN,SINCE THEY WILL BE COMFORTED."..MATT .5:4...DBG
November 23, 2012
A truly wonderful time from my past. My prayers go out to the family and Bonnie. Thanks for the joy you shared with so many.
Ms. Deb Mentzel
November 23, 2012
Dear family..... M-I-C...See her in Eternity. K-E+Y...Because Jesus won us our salvation!
Gigi N
November 23, 2012
Growing up in New Jersey, I watched the MMC everyday. I wanted to be like you, one of the leaders of the Club. It made me want to sing and dance. RIP Bonnie, you influenced a whole generation of child actors.
November 22, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. I know losing a loved one is hard to go through, will keep you in my prayers.
Pierre G.
November 22, 2012
May Bonnies memory and her good works and talents be remembered by all. Her participation in the MMC reflected a better and wholsesome time that we all have pleasant memories of. A graceful person who made us all smile, may our Lord smile upon you and your family always.In sympathy,
Janíce
November 22, 2012
Look forward to the day when sickness and death will no longer be in our vocabulary. Isa. 33:24, 1Corinthians 16:26Janíce
Pat Tuggle
November 22, 2012
May God bless your family.
HR Braggs
November 22, 2012
To the Family of Bonita Fields, Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. May you look forward to a time when this verse comes true "And He will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away".-
Joyce Grega
November 22, 2012
I watched every day as all us 70 year old did when we were kids and thank her fo entertaining us and keep us on the right path.
May God keep you in his wings.
Joyce Grega
Connecticut
Ms. D.
November 22, 2012
I watched reruns of the program. It was a joy now that I reflect back on it. They were all so wholesome and clean entertainment.
She is now at Rest and Peace as the wise King soloman says in Ecclesiastes 9:5,6.
Pat Deme
November 22, 2012
Dear Family,
I watched "Bonita" every day. My brother who is 6 years old than I am, reminds me of when my paper dolls were my best friends. I watched Mickey Mouse Club every day. I can't remember not watching it and Disappointment when it was cancelled.
Life goes on though. Sorry for your loss. It was wonderful she could keep up with dancing throughout her Life.
November 22, 2012
every time the tv was turned on I had
to watch the mickey mouse club
jerry phillips gainesboro tn
jerry phillips
November 22, 2012
every time the tv was turned on I had
to watch the mickey mouse club
jerry phillips gainesboro tn
kathie chamberlain
November 22, 2012
So sorry to hear. I had to watch Mickey Mouse club everyday.
cc
November 22, 2012
My condolences to the family and friends of Ms. Bonnie. May the God of tender mercies and comfort strengthen you to endure and give you hope in his promise at Isaian 26:19.
November 22, 2012
Grew up wacthing MMC. may the God of all comfort be with the family of BonnieFields.
Harry Simpson
November 21, 2012
Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.
Karen A. Depew
November 21, 2012
R. I. P. Miss Fields
November 21, 2012
REST IN PEACE BONNIE. I WATCHED YOU WHEN I WAS A LITTLE GIRL. GOD BLESS YOU.
LINDA WHITLOW
November 21, 2012
R.I.P. BONNIE' AND MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY' I AS A CHILD GROWING UP.WOULD WATCH THE MICKEY MOUSE CLUB'' GOD BLESS TO YOU ALL
November 21, 2012
My condolences to the family, fans and friends of Ms. Fields. May you be comforted by knowing that there will be a time when all sicknesses, pain, and suffering that sometimes ends in death will be gone forever.
November 21, 2012
I'm really sorry for your loss. Our creator is a refuge to us all, especially in times like these.
KEN&MARY O'DANIEL
November 21, 2012
WE ARE SENDING OUR LOVE,PRAYERS,&CONDOLENCES TO THE FIELDS FAMILY,FRIENDS,FANS,&ALL WHO KNEW BONNIE.
Linda Armstrong
November 21, 2012
I was a senior in high school when Bonnie joined the club. The talent of all these kids had me watching each day.
Betti Feeney
November 21, 2012
A wonderful youth program, so fun and interesting. Bonnie was so cute and charming. Sorry for today's kids that they don't get the quality Disney entertainment we who watched the original Mickey Mouse Club.
May God rest her soul.
Betti Feeney
Sara
November 21, 2012
I grew up watching the MM club>!! I always dreamed it was me on the show BONNIE & I are close to the same age. Thank you Bonnie & all the Mouseketeers for all the fun and memorries.
November 21, 2012
Thank you, Robbin, for sharing Bonnie's biography with us. The recount brings back to mind many delightful childhood memories; I can thank Bonnie for that. I will saver these thoughts and look forward to Jesus' promise at Luke 23:43 which will allow me to sit with Bonnie and reminisce about the good times.
Janice & Dennis Bliss
November 21, 2012
Rest In Peace Bonnie ! We both watched the MICKEY MOUSE CLUB every week .
EG
November 21, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dee Sims
November 21, 2012
In loving memory of a wonderful person. That will be loved and miss always. I too was a loyal fan of the Mickey Mouse Club….I still can sing the theme song to that show. That truly was a time when we had fun and learned many life lessons from that show. We never missed a show. But take comfort in the scripture where it says…..”May your loving-kindness serve, please, to comfort me, According to your saying to your servant. “ (Psalm 119:76) I am so sorry for your loss.
Larry Hall
November 21, 2012
Like all the Mouseketeers, I remember "Bonnie" from my childhood. I sincelely hope that she enjoys the rest that she earned as much I enjoyed her talent!
Wayne B
November 21, 2012
In 1983, Lynn gave me a job teaching dance in her studio when I really needed it. I enjoyed working for her very much, and will always be grateful. Rest in peace, Lynn.
Cindy Wilson
November 21, 2012
Thank you so much for all the wonderful childhood memories. I loved the Mickey Mouse Club. May you have Peace with our Lord.
I am sure Mr. Disney called out "Bonnie" again and held your hand into Heaven.
william lara jr.
November 21, 2012
Rest in peace Bonnie, hopefully Uncle Walt is watching over you.
J Davis
November 21, 2012
Loved watching the Mickey Mouse Club as a child. Bonnie you were an amazing dancer an inspiration to so many. Rest in peace Dear Mouseketeer.
A
November 21, 2012
Bonnie, out of all the mouseketers you were my favorite. I remember sitting by the television each and every Saturday afternoon just to watch you. The one thing that saddened me was the show going off the air, and then you grew up. Goodbye my dear sweetheart. I will always miss you and love you.
pj
November 21, 2012
My sympathy to your family - from a tv-land watcher from "yesteryear" - when the programs were fresh, real, and just plain happy.. The years may go by - but those of us who watched - feel like we lost a friend. God bless.. and who knows? Bonnie may have just gotten a "real gold pair of ears" =]
EILEEN MINK RODRIGUEZ
November 21, 2012
A CHILDHOOD OF GREAT MOMENTS AND MEMORIES..THANK YOU FOR YOUR TALENTS AND MAKING MANY CHILDREN'S DREAM SEEM REAL. SORRY TO THE FAMILY FOR THEIR LOSS..MAY BONNIE REST IN PEACE WITH ALL THE OTHER CAST MEMEBERS GONE BEFORE YOU..
Myra Tellier
November 21, 2012
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
November 21, 2012
Rest in peace.
Fred Lutterman
November 21, 2012
I watched her on a black & white tv in the 50's. I was so amazed by them when I was young. I am so, so sorry she passed. I am a cancer survivor and wish she could have been one also.
PAUL KLEMAN
November 21, 2012
M I C K E Y M O U S E WHY BECAUSE WE LOVE YOU REST IN PEACE BONNIE
Carolyn Kay Arrington- Howard
November 21, 2012
I remember Bonnie as a Mouskateer. I loved watching. Sad to hear about one of our icons have passed. May God bless her family.
Jim Willner
November 21, 2012
May the eternal light shine upon her.....
November 21, 2012
You kept millions of children entertained for years...myself included...Rest In Peace..
V.Coates Columbus OH
November 21, 2012
God Bless....What fond memories I have of the show
November 21, 2012
Never missed a show, will always remember.
Dianne Bindara
November 21, 2012
very sorry for your loss i used to watch mussateersgod be with the family
D CAMPBELL
November 21, 2012
SADLY MISSED MEMBER OF MICKY MOUSE CLUB WATCHED IT FAITHFULLY MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER MOUSKATERR FAMILY AND HER FAMILY HUGS TOP HEAVEN
DIANNE CAMPBELL
November 21, 2012
DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO BONNIES DISNEY FAMILY AND HER FAMILY ,LOVERD THIS SHOW CLEAN DECENT ENTERTAINMENT WILL BE SADLY MISSED HUGS TO HEAVEN MOUSKATEER.
Barb
November 21, 2012
With deepest sympathy to family and friends and may you find comfort in Gods inspired word the Bible (2 Timothy 3:16).
Jane Dowling
November 21, 2012
God bless you ~ R.I.P.
Jean Donohue
November 21, 2012
Rest in peace, dear Mouse-keteer.
Patrick Robinson
November 21, 2012
God be with you.
Linda Jackson
November 21, 2012
I always watched the show when I was little and had so much fun doing so. She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Tom & Augustine Rhodes
November 21, 2012
I was so sorry to read about the death of Bonnie Fields. I use to watch the show when I was a little girl. She will sorely be missed. May the God of all comfort be with the family during this difficult time.
gregg gibson
November 21, 2012
I watched reruns of Mickey Mouse Club . Bonita, and Mousteers surviving original cast whiched this generation would see the reruns
mary holmes
November 21, 2012
My condolences to your family, how very precious life is and the moments spent with those whom we love, there is a promise hope of all those who fall asleep in death. John, five twentyeight and twentynine may the God of comfort, comfort you and may you have courage and strength to continue, look to the scriptures for direction and guidance.
Sharon Murray
November 21, 2012
My sincere thoughts and sympathy. Mickey Mouse Club was my favorite show back then.
MESA "George
November 21, 2012
Dancing like the true star you were and meant to be, never stop.
MESA GEORGE
November 21, 2012
One of my favorite shows as a child, real, whimsical and pure clean fun! God bless you Bonnie for bringing smiles.
Glenda Ford
November 21, 2012
My sympathy to the family during this most difficult time. Know that God assures us that if we draw close to him, he will draw close to us. May you reflect on your fond memories. James 4:8
peg carll
November 21, 2012
Oh the memories. Thank you for making childhood so much fun - why? because we love you.
Linda
November 21, 2012
You have my deepest sympathy. May good memories provide solace
for your family during this challenging time; and may God provide
you with the assurance that you will see your loved one again in
Paradise. John 17:3
Wanda Moody
November 21, 2012
Thanks for being a part of my childhood. Rest in peace, Bonnie, now you will be dancing & entertaining everyone in Heaven.
Brian Donath
November 21, 2012
RIP You will always be rememberd.
November 21, 2012
Thoughts of sympathy are with you today.
Numbers 6:24-26
Mary S
November 21, 2012
My deepest sympathy to the family on the loss of your loved one. I loved all the mouseketeers. They were a good influence on growing children. May God comfort you during this sad time.
Debbie Jackson
November 21, 2012
My Condolences to the Fields Family. May the hearer of prayer be of comfort to your family. Psalm 65:2
MADERO,S
November 21, 2012
R.I.P
November 21, 2012
Sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the Hearer of prayer at this time. Psalm 65:2
November 21, 2012
Offering my deepest condolences during this difficult time, I'm so very sorry for your loss, death is something we are never prepared for, but please find comfort in knowing God has promised He will do away with sickness, pain and death for His word is truth.
November 21, 2012
Sorry for your loss. Praying for the family during their time of grief.
S. of Alabama
Teresa Hayes
November 20, 2012
Thanks for the good ole days.... R.I.P. Bonnie
November 20, 2012
We had fun; you were special and a lot of fun and a better dancer than I
Annette
Bonita I will miss you I all watch the "M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E Club My heart goes out to you and my prays God Bless You.. I will Always Remember Bonnie
Ronald "Ronnie" Rossi
November 20, 2012
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