Bonnie Keehn Weintraub

March 16, 2010:
It's been two years and one month since she left us, but I don't believe that a day goes by that I don't think about Bonnie. Every season seems to bring back precious memories, sometimes I laugh out loud, sometimes I cry, but always I say, Thankyou, Hashem, for giving me the gift of knowing her, however briefly. Today it is a beautiful early spring day in Central PA and I remember how we walked around Italian Lake and shared the wonder of budding trees, vibrant songbirds...

Dear Leah, Mendel and Elisheva,
It was an honor for me to know your mother. We met in Queens College. Bonnie always had a smile on her beautiful happy face and always a kind word to say. I was lucky to have her for a friend. I hope to hear about all the nice things you do and the nachas you bring.
Love, Ava

Some of our memories of Bonnie:

Before her marriage, every Thanksgiving, Bonnie's grandmother and I would take turns having Thanksgiving dinner. It was a joy to be with all the family. When we visited Bonnie and Gail during their year Israel, I recall her taking dance lessons in addition to her studies. How carefree she was and it was a delight to be in her company! Her wedding (especially the way her Choson danced before his Kallah) and the news of the birth of each of her dear...

I remember Bonnie from when I was a child and she and Gail used to spend Shabbos at my parents' house. It was always a treat. I was so happy when Bonnie got married, and even more delighted to hear about her children. Bonnie was a role model, an inspiring woman, an eishes chayil in how she lived her life and raised her children. I think of Rachel Immenu, who had a short life, but is the inspiration of the Jewish people in galus because of her righteousness, courage, and clarity of...

Thank you for this wonderful tribute to Bonnie. I remember her smile. Her optimism in the face of life's challenges was always inspiring. Is it really a year since her passing?

One Shabbat she and I went for a long walk and talked about how we were meeting life on life's terms. I came away from that conversation with renewed hope. Bonnie showed how she could handle the death of a beloved spouse, the challenge of raising their children on her own, and the spector of recurring...

I met my very dear friend Bonnie at a Jewish recovery weekend retreat in Swan Lake in May of 2001. I remember vividly which room we were in, what she was wearing and how she cried when she said. "I can live with cancer; I just don't want to die from it." I'd never heard anyone speak with so much courage, honesty and acceptance. I knew I was going to get to know this brave woman before the weekend was over.

Bonnie taught me how to love myself and others. The first time I called her, I...

Many people have written about Bonnie and how she touched their lives. Bonnie touched mine with her honesty. I met her many years ago before she met and married Ed and before she had her beautiful children. Bonnie and I didn't talk to one another with our mouths, we spoke with our hearts all through the years. Bonnie taught me about acceptance of life's joys and life's tests. She was a very spiritual woman and a teacher imparting infinite wisdom.
I feel blessed to have known Bonnie and...

My dear friend,
I was introduced to Bonnie through her cousin Judah. He didn't know how to help with her strong emotions and gave her my number.That night Bonnie entered the world of recovery. I was proud to be a part of the early stages of her journey into self awarenes and self care. I learned alot about cancer from her and how to treat someone with such a disease. "Please don't treat me any differently than your other friends", she used to say.So I called her with all of my craziness...