Bonnie Baird Smith

A dear roommate and friend all through our treasured college days.

I am missing my mother as we approach her death day, so I am sure you are missing Bonnie. I was just reading something about how much her Sunshine Terrace day care meant to the family. Bonnie meant a lot to me in my teenage years. I have such fond memories of the Smiths.

Larry and family,
I'm so sorry to hear of Bonnie's passing. What a wonderful obituary, she was an incredible person. I spoke with Joe McQueen. He and Thelma are in Arkansas. He wanted me to convey his condolences to you. He mentioned that you and Bonnie have always been very dear friends. My deepest sympathies to you and your family.

I took clarinet lessons from Bonnie in 1958 when I was in the fourth grade in Declo, Idaho. Later, I followed in her footsteps and became the first chair clarinet player in the Burley High School band. I'm grateful I had the opportunity of a great start with a great teacher. One thing that stuck in my mind about embouchure was when she would say, "Point your chin." Bonnie had a great influence on me at a very young age.

Larry and family,

The lovely Herald Journal sketch of Bonnie's life certainly confirms what we came to observe first hand about her sparkle, positive energy, and abundant service. She seemed to have sustained and aided your many years of effort, Larry, to instill in the lives of many the richness of music, including those of the Watkins family.
Our special feelings toward all of Bonnie's living family--her source of joy and life's purpose.

Richard and Paula...

Dear Larry and Family,
I was so sad to hear of your loss. Bonnie was a beautiful example to all of us. She was not only beautiful but she had so many talents and abilities. I feel honored to have known both of you. I am so sad that we aren't able to come to the funeral but know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lots of love to all of you,
Camille (Robinson) and Bud Stockdale

Dear Larry and Family, It is with great sadness that I write this note. Your family is an inspiration to everyone. Bonnie was an amazing woman with so many talents and abilities!!! You and your family is in our thoughts and prayers. I know you will miss your beloved Bonnie but know that she is waiting for you to come to her.
Love to all of you. I wish we were able to attend her funeral but we will be thinking of you.
Sincerely,
Camille (Robinson) and Bud Stockdale

My heart aches for you Dear Larry.
Our graduating class talked of Bonnie at our Reunion last weekend with much love. She is one of a kind and a treasure to call friend. Many hugs. Love Ann Lee

Dear Larry and Family,

How deeply saddend I am to hear the loss of Bonnie. My heart goes out to you. Oh Bonnie is a Wonderful Women, Beautiful example of Service to those in need. I loved Bonnie. She was a great Mentor, while I was a Social Work Intern at the Sunshine Terrace/ Adult Day Treatment Center. What an example of a “Life Full of Service to Others”. She will be dearly missed. May the Lord Bless and Pour out his Loving Spirit of Comfort during this time for you and...