Charlotte Frances Bonstrom

Bonstrom, Charlotte F, aged 96, longtime resident of Richfield, MN went home to be with the Lord on September 11, 2022. Funeral will be held Tuesday, September 20 at 11am at Cedar Valley Church in Bloomington, MN. Visitation will be held Monday, September 19 6-8pm at Washburn-McReavy Bloomington Chapel, and from 10-11am at Cedar Valley Church. Private burial at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
Charlotte was born August 23, 1926 in Minneapolis, MN to the late John and Agnes (Swan) Brustad. She attended Roosevelt High School where she graduated with the class of 1944, and went on to attend North Central Bible College. Charlotte was united in marriage to John E. Bonstrom on May 13, 1950 in Minneapolis. They welcomed three children, Ruth Ann, John and Mark. The family resided in Richfield, MN.
Charlotte was a long-time member of Bloomington Assembly of God, now Cedar Valley Church, where she made many lifelong friends. She enjoyed singing soprano in the choir, especially in the Easter and Singing Christmas Tree productions. Her Faith was paramount in her life. Charlotte was extremely gifted at cooking and baking. If she knew you liked one of her treats, she would make sure she had them for your visits. Her Christmas cookies will be missed. She was also blessed with the gift of quick wit. She was able to come up with a quick one-liner and would entertain the room. Her humor will be missed.
Charlotte was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. John and Charlotte enjoyed many trips with their siblings. Family was very important to her, she loved them deeply and wanted them to know Jesus.
Charlotte is survived by her sons, John (Camille) and Mark (Shelly) Bonstrom. Her grandchildren, Amanda (James) Puzic, Lucas (Courtney) Bonstrom, Sarah (Billy) Gabbert, Jordan Bonstrom and Kyle (Maddie) Bonstrom. Her great-grandchildren, Samuel Puzic, Abigail, Lena and Vivienne Bonstrom, Logan, Hannah and Emily Gabbert and Hallie Bonstrom. Sister-in-laws, Ruth Kramer, Jean Brustad and Vivian Bonstrom. Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents, husband John E. Bonstrom, daughter Ruth Ann Bonstrom. Her brothers, Harold and Lloyd and sisters, Margaret, Dorothy, Olive, Helen, Lillian and JoAnn.