John Edward Bonneville

John Edward Bonneville

John Bonneville Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 13, 2004.
John Edward Bonneville, 34, of No. Scottsdale, Ariz. formerly of Duluth died unexpectedly Wednesday, June 2, 2004 in Ariz. John was born on Dec. 30, 1969 in Duluth, Minn. to Francis E. & Kaye Bonneville. He attended Duluth's Public schools and graduated from Denfeld High School in 1988, and went on to complete one year at St. Scholastica. John's independent & entrepreneurial spirit led him in many directions in his life, and kept him continually moving towards his goals and dreams. At the early age of fifteen he was a dish washer and cook, at seventeen he became a waiter and delivery person, and went on at the age of eighteen to become a Kirby Salesman. Through out his twenties he worked at various car dealerships, until he went on to ownership of the 'Tap Room' Which in turn, is what started his climb to the top, in his personal pursuit of success, which led him to his most recent venture as a high end auto sales man at Desert Auto Sports in Ariz. where recently John had become an E-bay Sales Guru which expanded his horizon's to fit his goals along with his bottom line of increasing sales. He was a much needed and welcome asset to his employer. Selling cars and living large with no limitations to his dreams and happiness. John's generosity and smile will never be forgotten. We love John and will miss him deeply. He is preceded in death by his father, Frank; sister, Sandra, and step-mother, Stella. John is survived by his mother, Kaye (Duluth); twin brother, James (Duluth); brothers, Richard Hagen (Duluth), and Dale (St. Cloud); sister, Mary Albu (St. Cloud); nephew, Spencer (Duluth); beloved pet Max; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends in Duluth and Ariz. VISITATION:6-8 p.m. Monday, June 14th , and continuing from Noon until the 1 p.m. Funeral service on Tuesday, June 15, at the Bell Brother Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oneota Cemetery in Duluth. A celebration of John's Life will be on Tuesday, from 4-8 p.m. at the 'Tap Room'.

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June 18, 2004

Tracy Johnson posted to the memorial.

June 17, 2004

June Spencer posted to the memorial.

June 17, 2004

Rena Askelson posted to the memorial.

Tracy Johnson

June 18, 2004

Kay & Jim



I wanted both of you to know that even though our paths haven't crossed much over the years, you are both in my prayers daily. My contact with John had been very casual and infrequent over the the years as well but I will definately feel the loss. God bless you and your family.

June Spencer

June 17, 2004

I was introduced to John at a Birthday Dinner in my honor, a little over a year ago. I am 74 and John was in his thirties, but we bonded immediately and I was proud to have him as my friend. I will miss John very much, but I have my memories of his wonderful smile, and his gentleness and gallantry toward me. It is my hope that now and then he will smile down on me, and that I will know it. Rest in peace, John.

Rena Askelson

June 17, 2004

Kay & Jim,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your sadness. We hope you find strength & peace from God to get through this. Our deepest sympathies are with you both.

Rena & Jeremy

Kathy Gannucci

June 15, 2004

To the family of John Bonneville,



I'm deeply sorry to hear about the loss of John.

He was definately a sweet person.

I know John, and Jim from Morgan Park, and again at Denfeld High School.

I was a year younger, but hung around the older crowd most of the time.

Out of all the kids that I can remember in school, John always had a heart of gold! I guess any person that really knew John knows this.



God Bless you all.



Kathy

Mike Tillmann

June 15, 2004

I know John's mother Kay through the Arrowhead Professional Chef's Club. Kay is one of the kindest souls I know. My heart and prayers go out to her during this difficult time.

Mike & Becky Pierce

June 15, 2004

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this most difficult time. The memories will live on forever, so treasure them the most. We love you all.

Ken VanArsdale

June 15, 2004

I'm very sorry to here that John is no longer with us. John was a friend of mine for many years. I only found this out today, or I would be there to say good bye in person. I cared for John. I don't know what eles to say I'm just shocked that he is gone. Although, I have not seen him in sometime. I have thought of him many times... I'm so sorry ! And I will always think of John as a true frined..

Darin Christensen

June 14, 2004

To the Family of John Bonneville:

I went to school with John and knew John since we went to Jr. high school. He was a very nice person who got along with everybody. He will sadly missed by everybody from the class of 1988.

With Deepest Sympathy,

Darin Christensen

Rochelle Wick (Hamlin)

June 14, 2004

Kaye and Jim,

My thoughts are with you during your time of sadness. May God give you strength to get through. I so wish I could be there for you. I want to express my deepest sympathy for your loss. I haven't seen you guys for years now but I think of you often. There is always something that reminds me of you. I have the kirby vacuum cleaner people knock on my door at least once a month and that always reminds me of John. He was quite the salesman. I remember his sense of humor and his sarcasim most. He will truly be missed. I wanted to be there for you but I can't. Please know that I will be thinking about you. Take care of yourself. Remember, John is with God now and he is looking down on us and smiling his big infectious smile.

Kelly Melde

June 13, 2004

John and Jim grew up in my neighborhood a block away from me, so, every year in school, John was in my class or hanging out around the neighborhood. I have so many memories of John and have thought about him continuously throughout the past couple of weeks. First of all, those who knew John, will understand when I say he was THE smartest person I knew. In school, you always wanted to be on his "team" for a better group grade, if you didn't understand something, you didn't need to ask the teacher, you could ask John. I recall in 9th grade,during our government class, wondering if there was something wrong with me one day because I didn't understand half of the words that John used in his vocabulary! He was just so smart! But, he was also so down to earth. John was one of those people that you just feel good being around. You ALWAYS knew what you were going to get...a big sly smile and a friendly greeting. I attended our 10th yr. High School reunion that John hosted at the Tap Room. It was such a blast with great company and delicious food, thanks to John's Mom, the town cook. I recall being really young and having lunch at John's house, always something wonderful that Kaye had whipped up!

In closing, my overall message is that this was a very down to Earth family, planted firmly in our community. A family that had alot to offer, but, didn't ever ask for anything in return. A family that is now missing one very special person, which is a loss I cannot comprehend. However, John touched me in his short lived life and I'm sure there are hundreds of stories just like mine. I believe in Guardian Angels and if there was ever anyone deserving of that position, it would be John. May God be with all of you and guide your spirit as you begin to cope with the loss of your beloved Son and Brother. We, left on Earth are the people that suffer. John has entered a Paradise beyond our imagination!

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