Bonnie J. Stoll Brethauer, 76, of Greeley passed away Friday, February 16, 2018 at Poudre Valley Hospital after a valiant battle with lymphoma.
She was born June 13, 1941 to Alex and Alma (Hill) Stoll in Greeley, CO. Bonnie graduated from Greeley High School in 1959 and Colorado State College of Education in 1963 with a Bachelor's degree. She married William D. Brethauer on November 22, 1964. To this marriage three daughters were born, Julie Ann, Sheryl Kay, and Cynthia Mae.
Most of Bonnie's career was spent working in the real estate and auctioneering business. She worked for Austin and Austin and spent the last 28 years of her career at Kreps and Wiedeman Auctioneers and Real Estate as a secretary and broker associate until retiring in 2011.
Bonnie was a sweet, kind, and selfless person with an extremely easy-going, calm, and thoughtful manner. Family was everything to her and she always put their needs first. Bonnie enjoyed camping, fishing, bowling, tending to her flower garden, and spending time with her grandchildren. She was an avid and enthusiastic Denver Broncos fan. She was instrumental in designing and fundraising for the Purple Heart monument located in the Weld County Veterans Memorial for Chapter 434 of the M.O.P.H.
Survivors include her beloved partner of 44 years, Jack A. Roberts Jr.; her daughters, Julie Strand of Akron, CO, Sheryl (Rick) Schroth of Greeley, CO and Cynthia (Tim) Held of Denver, CO; as well as grandchildren, Maggie (Mike) Werner, Matthew Strand, Mick (Miranda) Strand, Marty Strand, Haley Schroth, Justin Schroth, Paige Held, and Kaylee Held. Great-grandchildren include Kolton Strand, Konnor Strand and Bryson Strand. She is also survived by her sister, Judy (Oren) Nero of Eaton, CO; sister-in-law, Myrna Stoll of Greeley; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Alex and Alma Stoll; brother, Anthony Stoll; niece, Wendy Anderson; and nephew, Clint Stoll.
Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on February 23, 2018, at the Moser Funeral Service Chapel, 3501 S. 11th Avenue in Evans with service following at 1 p.m. Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to The Leukemia And Lymphoma Society, in care of Moser Funeral and Cremation Service.
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Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Annie Horne
November 15, 2018
My deepest condolences for the loss of your loved one. May you find comfort in the promise of God found at 1 Peter 5:6,7
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California
April 27, 2018
To the family and friends of Bonnie Jean Brethauer, please accept my condolences. May you find comfort knowing that those who died, God keeps them in his memory. And at Psalms 116:15 they are precious in his eyes.
Karen
March 30, 2018
My condolences to the family at this time of sorrow. May you find comfort and strength in God's Word at Psalm 68:20.
V Johnson
March 27, 2018
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family. May you find comfort from God during this difficult time (Act 24:15)
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California
March 10, 2018
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