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Bonnie SMESRUD Obituary
Bonnie attended Arlington Elementary, Shaw Junior Highschool, and John Rodgers Highschool. She participated in Girls League, Drama and was a member of the Girls Gold Team. Bonnie was very proud to wear the Purple and Gold and be called a "Pirate."
Bonnie attended Eastern Washington State College (EWU) and was a "Savage." She graduated in 3 years and started her teaching career in the fall of 1974. Bonnie taught at Bemis Elementary School for 35 years, educating thousands of students in the grades of 1st through 3rd. Teaching the "R's." Bonnie, along with other teachers also educated several Principals on how to deal with life and North Spokane students.
Bonnie's favorite two activities were spending time with family and friends. She really enjoyed cooking for her stepdaughter Shelley and son-in-law Rob Goldstein, grandchildren Hayden, Bailey, Wyatt, Emma and Aaron. Bonnie maintained close relationships with friends Tom Vandergag (60 years), Dave and Carol Brusick (60 years), Janine Skidmore (45 years), Sandy and Dave Solverson (45 years), Dan and Stephanie Bean (45 years) and Jack and Francis Lucas (30 years).
Bonnie's second favorite activity was the lake resort at Spirit Lake. Bonnie made friends at the lake in Spirit Lake, Rathdrum, and Athol. A few of those dear friends are Lee Stanton, Dennis and Barbara Little, Adam and Stephanie Godwin, The Bixby family, and many others. Bonnie raised 3 generations of Lake people and made them stronger and better citizens.
Bonnie is survived by brother Thomas Gamble, Significant other Cliff Harris and is proceeded in death by her mother and father, Irene, and Hubert Gamble. Bonnie will be missed by many; she made a mark on everyone she met especially cousins Mike and Marian Gamble and Jan, Larry, Ron and Jamie Skogstad.
Funeral services will by Saturday October 2, 2021, at 12:30 p.m. Fairmount Memorial Park 5200 W. Wellesley Ave. Spokane, WA 99205 with a celebration of life to follow.
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Benny & Barb King
October 13, 2021
Sorry Tom. I accidentally just saw this. Barb and I would have come to the memorial. Bonnie was always good to our family at Chataqua Resort.
Ivy Breen
October 4, 2021
My dear, dear cousin. I have so memories of shared vacations and get togethers when we were kids and we lived in Sandpoint, close to you in Spokane, especially huckleberry picking. Then we reconnected as adults and found out our lives so mirrored each other´s. You were a touch stone for me and I´ll remember and cherish your memory.
Jan Maxwell
October 2, 2021
Dear Sweet Bonnie you be will be missed greatly. We are all better for the privilege of knowing you. I will always remember you for the kind, loving, caring, funny, generous amazing person you were. God please take care of her. Rest in peace sweet Bonnie .
Nancy Lien
September 29, 2021
I am sorry to hear about your sudden passing. I have So many great memories of us kids all growing up together. God's Got You Now Bonnie. You are in good hands. You and your family and so many friends are in my thoughts and prayers. You will be missed.
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MIKE CROMER
September 29, 2021
TOM,
SO SORRY TO READ ABOUT BONNIE. ALWAYS ENJOYED YOUR FAMILY.
MIKE CROMER
TYLER TX.
Linda Wagner
September 29, 2021
Oh dear Bonnie/Bubba. Your sudden passing has left such sadness in our hearts. So many years if great over the top memories. Heavenly Angel for sure. Rest now, in Perfect Peace. I will always love and miss you sweet Bon. Hugs to Heaven
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