Bonnie was the second of four children born to Russell Owens and Hazel Louella (Koch) Bean. She married Earl Eugene Woolsey in 1957 and they were the parents of two children: Russel Earl and Tracie Lee.
(Note: Some of Bonnie's ashes are also buried in Sunnyside Cemetery, Stephensville, Montana).
Bakersfield Californian
Bonnie Lou Woolsey
September 06, 1941 — February 20, 2014
This is Bonnie's story but by no means can this story touch the happiness, the compassion, the steadfastiness and the loyalty that was Bonnie. Bonnie was the mother of two families and the stand by your man wife that any man would be proud to have. Bonnie is loved by her family and many friends and her passing will have a huge impact on their lives.
Bonnie Lou Bean Woolsey was born September 6, 1941 in the Eastern Montana town of Forsythe to Russel O. Bean and Hazel L. Koch Bean. The family, along with Bonnie's older brother Bill, lived in Coalstrip, MT where Russel maintained the huge electric shovel that mined coal. Later the family moved to Forsyth and two more brothers were added to the family, Ray and Bob. Russell bought a laundromat in Forsyth and the family lived in Finch, MT on a farm. Life was hard then and there was little money. Russell was killed in 1948. Hazel and the four kids moved to Forsyth where they lived for the next four years. Hazel had the opportunity to move to Hamilton, MT with the help of a produce seller. The winters were brutal in the Eastern MT plains and Hamilton was nestled in the Rocky Mountains with the mild winters. The family and their belongings were loaded into a 8x10 produce truck and made the 700 mile trip without stopping to sleep. Bonnie and the family had little money and no state assistance but they got by. This background would prove to give Bonnie the flexibility and understanding that would be her life.
Bonnie started 7th grade at Jefferson school in Hamilton. She attended Hamilton High School and graduated in 1960. She was active in school and made many friends that remained friends throughout her life. While still going to school Bonnie met Earl Eugene Woolsey who became her husband of 57 years. They lived in Stevensville, MT. Bonnie and Earl moved to Lancaster, California in 1968 where Earl worked for the Van Dam Dairy for 3 years. They cemented a friendship with them that exists today. In 1971 they moved to Bakersfield and worked for Kern County Equipment Co, Irrigation Division. In 1983 they started C & W Irrigation Inc. that is still in operation today. Bonnie was the Finance Officer for the corporation and was highly respected. Her diligence and attention to detail was unparalleled and solved many problems before they became a crisis.
There are many ways to describe Bonnie and here are just a few. She had the cutest and funniest sense of humor. She made you feel like a better person just from knowing her. She always knew what to say to make you feel loved. She was an active participant and supporter of other people's dreams. A true example of unconditional love.
In Stevensville Bonnie was President of the Jayceens, Chairman of the Baptist woman's club and an active civil leader. In California she was active in Civil activities to include preschool functions, playground attendant, cub scouts, boy scouts, PTA and worked with kids at Helane's Dance Academy.
Bonnie was always willing to lend a helping hand no matter what the cause or need. No matter how far or near you were if you needed help Bonnie was always there.
Earl (Gene) says
" Now you know why I loved my Bonnie Lou so deeply".
Bonnie was preceded in death by her mother, father and stepfather, Hazel Bean Langley, Russell Bean and Vern Langley; by her brother William Bean; and her nephew Steven Bean. She is survived by her husband Earl (Gene) Woolsey; her son Russel Earl Woolsey and his wife Mary Ann Woolsey; her daughter Tracie Lee Woolsey Bowen and her husband Joseph Kieth Bowen; her grandchildren Christopher Earl Woolsey and Lisa Jean Woolsey; and her step grandchildren Jacob Keith Bowen, Derick Neil Bowen and Ashlynn Nicole Bowen.
Viewing will be held at Greenlawn, 3700 River Blvd from 1-2 p.m on March 5, 2014. Services will follow at 2 p.m.
(Note: Some of Bonnie's ashes are also buried in Sunnyside Cemetery, Stephensville, Montana).
Bakersfield Californian
Bonnie Lou Woolsey
September 06, 1941 — February 20, 2014
This is Bonnie's story but by no means can this story touch the happiness, the compassion, the steadfastiness and the loyalty that was Bonnie. Bonnie was the mother of two families and the stand by your man wife that any man would be proud to have. Bonnie is loved by her family and many friends and her passing will have a huge impact on their lives.
Bonnie Lou Bean Woolsey was born September 6, 1941 in the Eastern Montana town of Forsythe to Russel O. Bean and Hazel L. Koch Bean. The family, along with Bonnie's older brother Bill, lived in Coalstrip, MT where Russel maintained the huge electric shovel that mined coal. Later the family moved to Forsyth and two more brothers were added to the family, Ray and Bob. Russell bought a laundromat in Forsyth and the family lived in Finch, MT on a farm. Life was hard then and there was little money. Russell was killed in 1948. Hazel and the four kids moved to Forsyth where they lived for the next four years. Hazel had the opportunity to move to Hamilton, MT with the help of a produce seller. The winters were brutal in the Eastern MT plains and Hamilton was nestled in the Rocky Mountains with the mild winters. The family and their belongings were loaded into a 8x10 produce truck and made the 700 mile trip without stopping to sleep. Bonnie and the family had little money and no state assistance but they got by. This background would prove to give Bonnie the flexibility and understanding that would be her life.
Bonnie started 7th grade at Jefferson school in Hamilton. She attended Hamilton High School and graduated in 1960. She was active in school and made many friends that remained friends throughout her life. While still going to school Bonnie met Earl Eugene Woolsey who became her husband of 57 years. They lived in Stevensville, MT. Bonnie and Earl moved to Lancaster, California in 1968 where Earl worked for the Van Dam Dairy for 3 years. They cemented a friendship with them that exists today. In 1971 they moved to Bakersfield and worked for Kern County Equipment Co, Irrigation Division. In 1983 they started C & W Irrigation Inc. that is still in operation today. Bonnie was the Finance Officer for the corporation and was highly respected. Her diligence and attention to detail was unparalleled and solved many problems before they became a crisis.
There are many ways to describe Bonnie and here are just a few. She had the cutest and funniest sense of humor. She made you feel like a better person just from knowing her. She always knew what to say to make you feel loved. She was an active participant and supporter of other people's dreams. A true example of unconditional love.
In Stevensville Bonnie was President of the Jayceens, Chairman of the Baptist woman's club and an active civil leader. In California she was active in Civil activities to include preschool functions, playground attendant, cub scouts, boy scouts, PTA and worked with kids at Helane's Dance Academy.
Bonnie was always willing to lend a helping hand no matter what the cause or need. No matter how far or near you were if you needed help Bonnie was always there.
Earl (Gene) says
" Now you know why I loved my Bonnie Lou so deeply".
Bonnie was preceded in death by her mother, father and stepfather, Hazel Bean Langley, Russell Bean and Vern Langley; by her brother William Bean; and her nephew Steven Bean. She is survived by her husband Earl (Gene) Woolsey; her son Russel Earl Woolsey and his wife Mary Ann Woolsey; her daughter Tracie Lee Woolsey Bowen and her husband Joseph Kieth Bowen; her grandchildren Christopher Earl Woolsey and Lisa Jean Woolsey; and her step grandchildren Jacob Keith Bowen, Derick Neil Bowen and Ashlynn Nicole Bowen.
Viewing will be held at Greenlawn, 3700 River Blvd from 1-2 p.m on March 5, 2014. Services will follow at 2 p.m.
Bonnie was the second of four children born to Russell Owens and Hazel Louella (Koch) Bean. She married Earl Eugene Woolsey in 1957 and they were the parents of two children: Russel Earl and Tracie Lee.
(Note: Some of Bonnie's ashes are also buried in Sunnyside Cemetery, Stephensville, Montana).
Bakersfield Californian
Bonnie Lou Woolsey
September 06, 1941 — February 20, 2014
This is Bonnie's story but by no means can this story touch the happiness, the compassion, the steadfastiness and the loyalty that was Bonnie. Bonnie was the mother of two families and the stand by your man wife that any man would be proud to have. Bonnie is loved by her family and many friends and her passing will have a huge impact on their lives.
Bonnie Lou Bean Woolsey was born September 6, 1941 in the Eastern Montana town of Forsythe to Russel O. Bean and Hazel L. Koch Bean. The family, along with Bonnie's older brother Bill, lived in Coalstrip, MT where Russel maintained the huge electric shovel that mined coal. Later the family moved to Forsyth and two more brothers were added to the family, Ray and Bob. Russell bought a laundromat in Forsyth and the family lived in Finch, MT on a farm. Life was hard then and there was little money. Russell was killed in 1948. Hazel and the four kids moved to Forsyth where they lived for the next four years. Hazel had the opportunity to move to Hamilton, MT with the help of a produce seller. The winters were brutal in the Eastern MT plains and Hamilton was nestled in the Rocky Mountains with the mild winters. The family and their belongings were loaded into a 8x10 produce truck and made the 700 mile trip without stopping to sleep. Bonnie and the family had little money and no state assistance but they got by. This background would prove to give Bonnie the flexibility and understanding that would be her life.
Bonnie started 7th grade at Jefferson school in Hamilton. She attended Hamilton High School and graduated in 1960. She was active in school and made many friends that remained friends throughout her life. While still going to school Bonnie met Earl Eugene Woolsey who became her husband of 57 years. They lived in Stevensville, MT. Bonnie and Earl moved to Lancaster, California in 1968 where Earl worked for the Van Dam Dairy for 3 years. They cemented a friendship with them that exists today. In 1971 they moved to Bakersfield and worked for Kern County Equipment Co, Irrigation Division. In 1983 they started C & W Irrigation Inc. that is still in operation today. Bonnie was the Finance Officer for the corporation and was highly respected. Her diligence and attention to detail was unparalleled and solved many problems before they became a crisis.
There are many ways to describe Bonnie and here are just a few. She had the cutest and funniest sense of humor. She made you feel like a better person just from knowing her. She always knew what to say to make you feel loved. She was an active participant and supporter of other people's dreams. A true example of unconditional love.
In Stevensville Bonnie was President of the Jayceens, Chairman of the Baptist woman's club and an active civil leader. In California she was active in Civil activities to include preschool functions, playground attendant, cub scouts, boy scouts, PTA and worked with kids at Helane's Dance Academy.
Bonnie was always willing to lend a helping hand no matter what the cause or need. No matter how far or near you were if you needed help Bonnie was always there.
Earl (Gene) says
" Now you know why I loved my Bonnie Lou so deeply".
Bonnie was preceded in death by her mother, father and stepfather, Hazel Bean Langley, Russell Bean and Vern Langley; by her brother William Bean; and her nephew Steven Bean. She is survived by her husband Earl (Gene) Woolsey; her son Russel Earl Woolsey and his wife Mary Ann Woolsey; her daughter Tracie Lee Woolsey Bowen and her husband Joseph Kieth Bowen; her grandchildren Christopher Earl Woolsey and Lisa Jean Woolsey; and her step grandchildren Jacob Keith Bowen, Derick Neil Bowen and Ashlynn Nicole Bowen.
Viewing will be held at Greenlawn, 3700 River Blvd from 1-2 p.m on March 5, 2014. Services will follow at 2 p.m.
(Note: Some of Bonnie's ashes are also buried in Sunnyside Cemetery, Stephensville, Montana).
Bakersfield Californian
Bonnie Lou Woolsey
September 06, 1941 — February 20, 2014
This is Bonnie's story but by no means can this story touch the happiness, the compassion, the steadfastiness and the loyalty that was Bonnie. Bonnie was the mother of two families and the stand by your man wife that any man would be proud to have. Bonnie is loved by her family and many friends and her passing will have a huge impact on their lives.
Bonnie Lou Bean Woolsey was born September 6, 1941 in the Eastern Montana town of Forsythe to Russel O. Bean and Hazel L. Koch Bean. The family, along with Bonnie's older brother Bill, lived in Coalstrip, MT where Russel maintained the huge electric shovel that mined coal. Later the family moved to Forsyth and two more brothers were added to the family, Ray and Bob. Russell bought a laundromat in Forsyth and the family lived in Finch, MT on a farm. Life was hard then and there was little money. Russell was killed in 1948. Hazel and the four kids moved to Forsyth where they lived for the next four years. Hazel had the opportunity to move to Hamilton, MT with the help of a produce seller. The winters were brutal in the Eastern MT plains and Hamilton was nestled in the Rocky Mountains with the mild winters. The family and their belongings were loaded into a 8x10 produce truck and made the 700 mile trip without stopping to sleep. Bonnie and the family had little money and no state assistance but they got by. This background would prove to give Bonnie the flexibility and understanding that would be her life.
Bonnie started 7th grade at Jefferson school in Hamilton. She attended Hamilton High School and graduated in 1960. She was active in school and made many friends that remained friends throughout her life. While still going to school Bonnie met Earl Eugene Woolsey who became her husband of 57 years. They lived in Stevensville, MT. Bonnie and Earl moved to Lancaster, California in 1968 where Earl worked for the Van Dam Dairy for 3 years. They cemented a friendship with them that exists today. In 1971 they moved to Bakersfield and worked for Kern County Equipment Co, Irrigation Division. In 1983 they started C & W Irrigation Inc. that is still in operation today. Bonnie was the Finance Officer for the corporation and was highly respected. Her diligence and attention to detail was unparalleled and solved many problems before they became a crisis.
There are many ways to describe Bonnie and here are just a few. She had the cutest and funniest sense of humor. She made you feel like a better person just from knowing her. She always knew what to say to make you feel loved. She was an active participant and supporter of other people's dreams. A true example of unconditional love.
In Stevensville Bonnie was President of the Jayceens, Chairman of the Baptist woman's club and an active civil leader. In California she was active in Civil activities to include preschool functions, playground attendant, cub scouts, boy scouts, PTA and worked with kids at Helane's Dance Academy.
Bonnie was always willing to lend a helping hand no matter what the cause or need. No matter how far or near you were if you needed help Bonnie was always there.
Earl (Gene) says
" Now you know why I loved my Bonnie Lou so deeply".
Bonnie was preceded in death by her mother, father and stepfather, Hazel Bean Langley, Russell Bean and Vern Langley; by her brother William Bean; and her nephew Steven Bean. She is survived by her husband Earl (Gene) Woolsey; her son Russel Earl Woolsey and his wife Mary Ann Woolsey; her daughter Tracie Lee Woolsey Bowen and her husband Joseph Kieth Bowen; her grandchildren Christopher Earl Woolsey and Lisa Jean Woolsey; and her step grandchildren Jacob Keith Bowen, Derick Neil Bowen and Ashlynn Nicole Bowen.
Viewing will be held at Greenlawn, 3700 River Blvd from 1-2 p.m on March 5, 2014. Services will follow at 2 p.m.
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