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Bonnie Briley Obituary
Bonnie B. Briley III, age 63, of Springfield, passed away November 25, 2012.
He was born in Alliance, Nebraska and graduated from Northwest Missouri State in Maryville, Missouri. He retired from the Department of Health and Senior Services after 30 years.
Bonnie is preceded in death by his wife, Mary, and his parents, Bonnie and Betty.
He is survived by his loving family: daughters, Tana Bradshaw and Sara Marshall; and his son, Ben Briley; sons-in-law, Chris Bradshaw and Lloyd Marshall; grandchildren: Luke, Jack, Sam, Mary, Augustus, and Juliet; his brother, Joe Briley; and nephew, Sean Briley.
Bonnie grew up hunting and fishing, and his most cherished times were spent sharing these activities with his family. Music was another one of his passions. He was a talented drummer and over the years played in several bands. He loved to entertain his family and friends, whether it was playing albums from his large record collection, throwing parties, or having cookouts. He had a great sense of humor, was a great storyteller and had an endless wealth of knowledge. If you needed an answer, you asked Dad. He also enjoyed collecting and repairing guns. Bonnie will be greatly missed by his family and they find comfort knowing he is reunited with many of his loved ones.
A memorial service and celebration of Bonnie's life will be held in the spring.
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Martin Rehder
March 11, 2013
I'll always remember the way you could rumble down the open field, Bonnie! :)
Martin
February 9, 2013
I hear He and Bobby Darin are collaborating on a new album as we speak.
Martin Rehder
February 9, 2013
Have you played with Bobby Darin yet? (I mean, where you are now?)
Anita Cruzan
January 12, 2013
I worked with Bonnie for many years at the Mo. Dept. of Health. I offer my condolences to his family.
Kim Westberg, RN
December 3, 2012
Bonnie was my patient on several occasions on 6B at Mercy Hospital. He was a kind, intelligent, witty man and I enjoyed hearing his stories of his work experiences. My most sincere sympathies to his family during this difficult time. Bonnie, may you rest in peace.
December 3, 2012
Sara, Ben & Family: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You & your family are in my thoughts & prayers. Suzette Hammock
December 3, 2012
Tana and Family, over the years with the Heath Department it was a joy to know and work with your Dad, Bonnie. My sympathy to all of you.
Lewalta Myer,R.N,MSN
December 3, 2012
Bonnie say hi to my brother when u get to the other side.
December 3, 2012
I knew Bonnie and his family when I was a kid. He was always very nice to me and his daughter Tana was one of my best friends. Myself and another very close friend of ours Lisa Crouch would like to give our condolences and say how sorry we are to the family. Kerrie Woods Sanchez and Lisa Crouch
Robin Alton
December 1, 2012
What a smile. Memories are a wonderful thing you can keep them forever. Thanks for helping me when I needed it. I am a nurse at the Springfield-Greene County Health Department.
December 1, 2012
Bonnie was at the District Office the entire time I worked there. During at least two or three years we worked very close together with the LHDs with the MCH contract. He was a tremendous help and support on a very innovative contract. Great picture of Bonnie. My deepest sympathy to the entire family and especially to you Tanna.
Jan Browning Cox
Debbie Sheat
November 29, 2012
I will be forever grateful for Bonnie. He helped me so much when I felt absolutely overwhelmed with a contract at the Health Department. He was a very patient teacher and could simplify the confusion. My thoughts are with Tana and the rest of his family.
Becky Hutchings
November 29, 2012
Bonnie always had time to share a story, or answer a question. He was a colleague and friend and will be missed.
Paula Wallace
November 29, 2012
I worked for the Joplin Health Dept and always lookd forward to his visits to Joplin. He knew I liked Bob Seger and one time brought me a burned CD. I have such warm feelings of Bonnie and am honored to call him a friend. My condolences to you and his family.
Paula Wallace
Frank Lydon
November 28, 2012
I always look back fondly to the time Bonnie and I shared a cube and worked together at the state. He was always ready for a joke and always had a smile.
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