Willis Braxton "Brack" BONNER

Willis Braxton "Brack" BONNER obituary

Willis Braxton "Brack" BONNER

Willis BONNER Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jul. 24 to Jul. 25, 2012.
Willis Braxton Bonner, born May 7, 1933 in Exeter, CA, passed away peacefully at home on July 15, 2012 in Citrus Heights, CA, surrounded by loved ones. He is survived by his loving wife Joyce Bonner; children, Mark, Matt and Gina Bonner; stepchildren, Rona Hullen, Ron Vesci, Jr. and Robert Barnett; sister Judy Brown; and many grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Manda Bonner and brother, Gary Bonner. ''Brack'' served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War and continued on to be part of the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department for 34 years, retiring as Captain in 1990. He enjoyed watching and playing football, and camping with his best friend Larry ''Red'' Leitzell. He will be missed and remembered forever by family and friends. A gathering will be held on a later date. Family and friends will be notified. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Bruce Verhoeven Foundation and Personalized Home Care.

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July 27, 2012

Debbe & Mark Bowles posted to the memorial.

July 27, 2012

Karen Gaines Wilkinson posted to the memorial.

July 27, 2012

Bill and Donna Gaines posted to the memorial.

Debbe & Mark Bowles

July 27, 2012

Joyce, we just found out the news about Brack and are so very sorry. Our prayers and heartfelt sympathy are with you and the family. Please know that we are always here for you - just a phone call away.

Karen Gaines Wilkinson

July 27, 2012

Joyce, I am so very sorry to hear of Brack's passing. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during your time of loss.

Bill and Donna Gaines

July 27, 2012

We will miss you and your big laugh, and the wonderful camping adventures we had. Bill and Donna

lissa and Michael Giger

July 26, 2012

Joyce;
I'm so sorry for your loss of "Brack".. You were always such an awesome couple. His smile and laughter was infectuous, and even tho we have not seen you for so long, the memories of Brack and yourself are fresh. May God be with you and the Family and many Friends at this sad time. I do believe however that Brack is having the time of his life in Heaven as I write this.
God Bless You Joyce,
Lissa and Michael Giger

Robert Denham

July 25, 2012

On behalf of the members of the Northern California Peace Officers Association, we would extend our sincere condolences to Joyce and the family and friends of our Life Member, Willis Brack Bonner. He was a great friend and he will be missed by all that knew him. Rest in peace.
Robert N. Denham, Chief Deputy Sheriff, (ret) Sacramento Sheriff
Treasurer NCPOA

Barbara Carvalho-Lehmann

July 25, 2012

Our prayers and sympathy to the Bonner family.Barbara Carvalho-Lehmann and Haydis family

Bob and Holly Nicholls

July 24, 2012

My sincere sympathy for the entire Bonner family. Braxton will be missed by every one who had the pleasure of meeting him. For me, Braxton, was a great man to work for, as well as a great friend to spend recreational time with.
Brack, thank you for the memories, of many great adventures.

July 24, 2012

Stephenie Arriaga

July 24, 2012

My prayers go out to the Bonner family at this time. I was a caregiver for "Brack" for several years and observed the un-measurable amount of love that filled his home by his loving wife Joyce and their beautiful family.He was truly loved and cherished and will be missed. My children had the opportunity to meet him and though he struggled with speech, he let them know they were loved. To Brack: " I'm only one YES away!" Rest in peace.

Curtis Campbell

July 24, 2012

I'm so sorry to learn this news about Brax Bonner, a really good man who served his country and his county so many years. His was a cool head and I say that as one who many years ago looked at the wrong end of his drawn weapon as he realized I was not the bad guy he was looking for. Years later in his office we laughed when I told him about that early morning encounter. They threw away the mold when they made Brax Bonner.

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