Bonnie Jean Higham Shurley
1931 - 2013
Bonnie Jean Higham Shurley passed away peacefully of natural causes in the presence of her children and grandchildren, Saturday, May 11, 2013. She was 81.
Known for her kindness, patience, and generosity, Bonnie was born July 31, 1931, in Mar Vista, California, during the height of the Great Depression. She was the sixth of seven children born to Uriel and Arvilla Higham. Although the family was poor and often struggled financially, Bonnie developed an optimistic and self-sufficient spirit that guided and helped her throughout her life.
Bonnie married Robert Ira Shurley on Nov. 14, 1950, in the St. George Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. After Robert's military service during the Korean War, the couple lived in California, where they had their first two children, Robert, Jr. and Susan. In 1958, they moved to Coltman, Idaho (near Idaho Falls) and were blessed with three more children, Lori, Julie, Jill.
Bonnie continued in her role as homemaker until 1975, when her husband became disabled. In her new role as breadwinner, she worked in a health foods store and in The Rose Shop, an Idaho Falls florist.
After retiring, she and her husband served a service mission in the LDS Employment Office for the Church in Salt Lake City. Bonnie spoke frequently of this experience, often referring to it as "the highlight of our retirement years."
Bonnie is survived by her brother, Del Higham, of Canton, CT, and a sister, Zoeann Graham, of Orlando, FL. She also is survived by her children, Robert Jr. (Brenda), of Idaho Falls, Susan Stewart (Larry), of Challis, ID, Lori Weber (Tim), of Boise, Julie Johnson (Bruce), of Idaho Falls, and Jill Skousen (Richard), of Pleasant Grove, 16 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, May 17 at 11 a.m. at the Grove Creek 5th Ward chapel, located at the corner of 700 East and 500 North, Pleasant Grove, Utah. A viewing for family and friends will be held from 9-10:30 a.m. at the church prior to the start of the funeral. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 18, at 11 a.m. in the Grant-Central Cemetery, Rigby, Idaho. At the conclusion, family members invite friends to join them at the Coltman 2nd Ward building to visit and reminisce.
The family would like to express its gratitude and appreciation to the Hearts for Hospice staff, in particular to Caci, Lexi, and Mary Ann, who cared lovingly for our mother.
— The Daily Herald | Provo, Utah | 15 May 2013
1931 - 2013
Bonnie Jean Higham Shurley passed away peacefully of natural causes in the presence of her children and grandchildren, Saturday, May 11, 2013. She was 81.
Known for her kindness, patience, and generosity, Bonnie was born July 31, 1931, in Mar Vista, California, during the height of the Great Depression. She was the sixth of seven children born to Uriel and Arvilla Higham. Although the family was poor and often struggled financially, Bonnie developed an optimistic and self-sufficient spirit that guided and helped her throughout her life.
Bonnie married Robert Ira Shurley on Nov. 14, 1950, in the St. George Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. After Robert's military service during the Korean War, the couple lived in California, where they had their first two children, Robert, Jr. and Susan. In 1958, they moved to Coltman, Idaho (near Idaho Falls) and were blessed with three more children, Lori, Julie, Jill.
Bonnie continued in her role as homemaker until 1975, when her husband became disabled. In her new role as breadwinner, she worked in a health foods store and in The Rose Shop, an Idaho Falls florist.
After retiring, she and her husband served a service mission in the LDS Employment Office for the Church in Salt Lake City. Bonnie spoke frequently of this experience, often referring to it as "the highlight of our retirement years."
Bonnie is survived by her brother, Del Higham, of Canton, CT, and a sister, Zoeann Graham, of Orlando, FL. She also is survived by her children, Robert Jr. (Brenda), of Idaho Falls, Susan Stewart (Larry), of Challis, ID, Lori Weber (Tim), of Boise, Julie Johnson (Bruce), of Idaho Falls, and Jill Skousen (Richard), of Pleasant Grove, 16 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, May 17 at 11 a.m. at the Grove Creek 5th Ward chapel, located at the corner of 700 East and 500 North, Pleasant Grove, Utah. A viewing for family and friends will be held from 9-10:30 a.m. at the church prior to the start of the funeral. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 18, at 11 a.m. in the Grant-Central Cemetery, Rigby, Idaho. At the conclusion, family members invite friends to join them at the Coltman 2nd Ward building to visit and reminisce.
The family would like to express its gratitude and appreciation to the Hearts for Hospice staff, in particular to Caci, Lexi, and Mary Ann, who cared lovingly for our mother.
— The Daily Herald | Provo, Utah | 15 May 2013
Bonnie Jean Higham Shurley
1931 - 2013
Bonnie Jean Higham Shurley passed away peacefully of natural causes in the presence of her children and grandchildren, Saturday, May 11, 2013. She was 81.
Known for her kindness, patience, and generosity, Bonnie was born July 31, 1931, in Mar Vista, California, during the height of the Great Depression. She was the sixth of seven children born to Uriel and Arvilla Higham. Although the family was poor and often struggled financially, Bonnie developed an optimistic and self-sufficient spirit that guided and helped her throughout her life.
Bonnie married Robert Ira Shurley on Nov. 14, 1950, in the St. George Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. After Robert's military service during the Korean War, the couple lived in California, where they had their first two children, Robert, Jr. and Susan. In 1958, they moved to Coltman, Idaho (near Idaho Falls) and were blessed with three more children, Lori, Julie, Jill.
Bonnie continued in her role as homemaker until 1975, when her husband became disabled. In her new role as breadwinner, she worked in a health foods store and in The Rose Shop, an Idaho Falls florist.
After retiring, she and her husband served a service mission in the LDS Employment Office for the Church in Salt Lake City. Bonnie spoke frequently of this experience, often referring to it as "the highlight of our retirement years."
Bonnie is survived by her brother, Del Higham, of Canton, CT, and a sister, Zoeann Graham, of Orlando, FL. She also is survived by her children, Robert Jr. (Brenda), of Idaho Falls, Susan Stewart (Larry), of Challis, ID, Lori Weber (Tim), of Boise, Julie Johnson (Bruce), of Idaho Falls, and Jill Skousen (Richard), of Pleasant Grove, 16 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, May 17 at 11 a.m. at the Grove Creek 5th Ward chapel, located at the corner of 700 East and 500 North, Pleasant Grove, Utah. A viewing for family and friends will be held from 9-10:30 a.m. at the church prior to the start of the funeral. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 18, at 11 a.m. in the Grant-Central Cemetery, Rigby, Idaho. At the conclusion, family members invite friends to join them at the Coltman 2nd Ward building to visit and reminisce.
The family would like to express its gratitude and appreciation to the Hearts for Hospice staff, in particular to Caci, Lexi, and Mary Ann, who cared lovingly for our mother.
— The Daily Herald | Provo, Utah | 15 May 2013
1931 - 2013
Bonnie Jean Higham Shurley passed away peacefully of natural causes in the presence of her children and grandchildren, Saturday, May 11, 2013. She was 81.
Known for her kindness, patience, and generosity, Bonnie was born July 31, 1931, in Mar Vista, California, during the height of the Great Depression. She was the sixth of seven children born to Uriel and Arvilla Higham. Although the family was poor and often struggled financially, Bonnie developed an optimistic and self-sufficient spirit that guided and helped her throughout her life.
Bonnie married Robert Ira Shurley on Nov. 14, 1950, in the St. George Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. After Robert's military service during the Korean War, the couple lived in California, where they had their first two children, Robert, Jr. and Susan. In 1958, they moved to Coltman, Idaho (near Idaho Falls) and were blessed with three more children, Lori, Julie, Jill.
Bonnie continued in her role as homemaker until 1975, when her husband became disabled. In her new role as breadwinner, she worked in a health foods store and in The Rose Shop, an Idaho Falls florist.
After retiring, she and her husband served a service mission in the LDS Employment Office for the Church in Salt Lake City. Bonnie spoke frequently of this experience, often referring to it as "the highlight of our retirement years."
Bonnie is survived by her brother, Del Higham, of Canton, CT, and a sister, Zoeann Graham, of Orlando, FL. She also is survived by her children, Robert Jr. (Brenda), of Idaho Falls, Susan Stewart (Larry), of Challis, ID, Lori Weber (Tim), of Boise, Julie Johnson (Bruce), of Idaho Falls, and Jill Skousen (Richard), of Pleasant Grove, 16 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, May 17 at 11 a.m. at the Grove Creek 5th Ward chapel, located at the corner of 700 East and 500 North, Pleasant Grove, Utah. A viewing for family and friends will be held from 9-10:30 a.m. at the church prior to the start of the funeral. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 18, at 11 a.m. in the Grant-Central Cemetery, Rigby, Idaho. At the conclusion, family members invite friends to join them at the Coltman 2nd Ward building to visit and reminisce.
The family would like to express its gratitude and appreciation to the Hearts for Hospice staff, in particular to Caci, Lexi, and Mary Ann, who cared lovingly for our mother.
— The Daily Herald | Provo, Utah | 15 May 2013
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