I have good memories of our past adventures. I know wherever Bonnie is, she’s organizing a good time.

Brave hearts, All.

Plc

I am sorry she’s left us. But just look at what she did with her life!! She was some kind of lady!

Love, MHB

I am so sorry to hear of Bonnie’s passing. My thoughts are with you. In time the pain will pass and you will have all the good memories to comfort you.

Sorry to hear about your Mom.

I always enjoyed going to the “farm” with your brothers Richard and Les. Your mother was always an elegant lady, and George always proud of all the aircraft..and toys…I am thinking of you Jean at this difficult time.

{Bill} Shiels.

Jean

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your grieving the loss of your mother. Just over a year ago I lost my mother and I understand what a hole it leaves in our lives.

But it heals over with time. Your mother wants you to know that.

Sympathy to the family. So sad of a time.

I met Bonnie about 15 years ago at my place in Acme. She came over for a visit. She was curious about who lived behind the trees in Acme. I gave her a tour of the gardens. She enjoyed it very much.

Dear Jean,

Bonnie, whom I met through ACTRA, befriended me when I first moved to Calgary in the 1970s. Although casual friends, we kept in touch through ACTRA events, visiting in the city and at the “farm.” Bonnie always had a smile and a great laugh. I will miss her very much.

Dear Jean, Thank you, so much, for forwarding the obituary notice on your mom. I am Joyce Abbott’s sister second daughter of Ethelyn) and I’m sure you know that Ethelyn adored her brother, Jack, who looked out for her when he wasn’t teasing her. As children we only got to visit with your mother in her home infrequently, since Flossmoor was a long distance from our home on the north side of Chicago. Nevertheless, it was always a treat for 2 little girls who lived in an apartment to visit your mom’s lovely home with her private bedroom loaded with dress-up clothes from Aunt Betsy’s many social parties, and the wonderful playhouse in the woods behind her home.

I’m sure you won’t recall it, but when you were about 9 years old, you spent some time visiting with your grandparents during summer vacation. I believe your folks had gone on a trip, or something. At that time, I was married to my first husband (the father of my 3 children) and we had just moved into our home in Schaumburg. Apparently, Uncle Jack and Aunt Esther had run out of ideas for entertainment for a 9 year old, so they called me and asked if we would be up for some company. My middle child, Joan, was just your age, so the two of you spent an afternoon getting acquainted and exploring Schaumburg. Joan was our adventurer, so I’m not sure where you two went, but evidently you had some fun and returned home safely thank goodness.

Joyce and I always felt your mom was very popular and seemed to be very active socially. When Joyce entered college, I believe Bonnie showed her around Northwestern University. I followed Joyce to Northwestern a few years later, but I think your mom may have already transferred to Colorado by then (1953). I do know she was a very self-confident and independent young lady, and I do recall that she was planning her trip to the Antarctic the year the Abraham cousins all had a reunion in Watson, IL.

Joyce and I were both shocked to learn that Bonnie had contracted ALS. What an awful disease that must be, but she was fortunate enough to have you to take care of her needs in the end. Our condolences to you, Jean. I think your mom lived her life to the fullest.

Love,

Your cousin Joan and Carl