Bonnie Jean Whelan
October 20, 1931- August 5, 2025
Bonnie passed away peacefully on August 5, 2025, in Mount Vernon, WA. Bonnie was born to George and Emma Thomas in Bellingham, WA on October 20, 1931. She graduated from Bellingham High School in 1949. After high school Bonnie went to work at Pacific American Fisheries in Bellingham, WA and then moved to Northwest Cedergreen Frozen Food Brokers in Seattle, WA.
Bonnie married Burton Whelan on April 3, 1960. Once married the couple moved to Everett where daughter, Kellie, was born. In 1968, they moved to Burlington. Bonnie worked at Skagit Valley Community College until her retirement.
Bonnie is survived by her daughter Kellie (Terry Tollefson), numerous nieces and nephews; and special caretaker and friend, who was like a daughter, Rusty Collins. Bonnie is proceeded by her parents, George and Emma Thomas; husband Burton, brothers Clifford Thomas and Neil Thomas, and sisters Harriet Axlund and Ruth Grunhurd.
A special thanks to Roxy Jewett who took great care of Bonnie and Burt over the years.
Also, thanks to the staff of Where The Heart Is in Burlington where she resided for the past two years.
At the request of Bonnie there will be no services.
In lieu of flowers please donate to the American Cancer Society.
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