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Yvonne Seely Obituary

YVONNE "BONNIE" SEELY PRETTY IN PINK Yvonne (Bonnie) Bergeron Seely, 81, passed away unexpectedly at home on August 12, 2009. Bonnie was born and raised in Berkeley. In 1950, Bonnie married Willis Seely, who passed away in 2004. She is survived by her sons, Peter and Bruce (Kristen) Seely, brother Lynn (Linda) Bergeron and sister Jean Hittell. Bonnie's brother, Joe Bergeron predeceased her. She was a member of the Women's Board of the Oakland Art Museum and an enthusiastic volunteer for the Museum's White Elephant Sale for over 45 years. Bonnie, a life-enhancer of the first order, will always be remembered for her warmth, grace, and extraordinary sense of humor. Services pending. Donations may be made in Bonnie's name to Meals on Wheels, 1300 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94596.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Sep. 3, 2009.

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Maryellen "Mimi" Bridge

September 24, 2009

My dear, sweet Aunt Bonnie ... gosh how I loved her and miss her. My dad called her "bonbon," which was an appropriate nickname ... what with her being so sweet and thoughtful.

Hysterically funny are other words that come to mind! My sides always ached from laughter when I was with her.

I treasured seeing her every year during my college days when I'd drive up to Moraga to visit her and Uncle Bill during winter break. I treasure ALL the times throughout my life when I spent time with her ... and will especially cherish our last visit this past June when she came down to San Diego.

Few people have made me feel more special. Few have touched my heart like Bonnie ... and Bill, too. Things just aren't the same without them!

How lucky we have been to have known the beautiful Seelys.

September 20, 2009

Bonnie and Bill were such dear friends to our parents and family. They are missed. We were so blessed to have them in our lives. We have so many fond memories.

Kimberley (Hall) and Kevin Fielding, Stewart, Nathan and Taylor

September 12, 2009

Bonnie and Bill--Two friends. It seems like yesterday when I went to Yosemite and met Bills new girl friend, Bonnie. I had no money {as usual} so Bill let me sleep in his bed as he was working nights --thas about 60 years ago, a long time for a friendship. Life will not be the same without thinking that bonnie and bill are in the bay area. our prayers to both of them.----Jack and Kathleen Saucier

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