Bonnie Bradley-McDermott, of Mora, MN, died peacefully on Sat, Jul 26, 2014, at Eastwood Senior Living in Mora. She was 80 years old. Bonnie was born on Jun 7, 1934, at home in Seavey Township, Aitkin County, MN. Having graduated from McGrath School in 1952, she moved to Minneapolis, MN,. and worked in an office at Honeywell. On Jun 26, 1954, she was united in marriage to Merlyn 'Brad' G. Bradley, at Opstead Baptist Church, NE of Isle, MN. They raised their three daughters in Crystal, MN. She enjoyed being involved in the girls' activities as well as sewing, knitting, pets, gardening and special projects. As a family, they enjoyed the outdoors, traveling and time with the extended family and friends. As the girls got older she began to work part-time with families whose children had special needs and drove a van to transport them. Later, she was employed as a Special Education Para within the Robbinsdale School District. When Brad became ill, his brother Byron had read the Bible to him, prayed and shared the gospel truth. Prior to his death, Brad came to know the Lord Jesus as his Savior. He died Nov 9, 1984, having suffered from scleroderma. Later, Bonnie met William 'Bill' McDermott and they were married Aug 9, 1986, at Brunswick Methodist Church in Crystal, MN. Together they enjoyed gardening and traveling. Bonnie was known for her unconditional love, compassion, her smile and encouragement. She worked hard and was willing to serve whenever possible. She loved church, to laugh, dance, and spend time with family and friends. She was baptized at North Central Baptist Church. While her dementia progressed, she enjoyed singing and humming. At church she remembered the words of many of the old hymns and gospel music. She is survived by her second husband: Bill McDermott of Minneapolis; her children: Dawn (Steve) Buck of Isle, MN, Vicki (Don) Lindquist of Mora, and Carrie (Keith) Johnson of Nowthen, MN; grandchildren: Kristy Lee (Aaron) Norman of Rochester, MN, (children, Isaac & Hadassah 'Haddie'), Joseph 'Joe' Buck of Seattle, WA, Jason (Anna) Lindquist of Minneapolis. (children, Ian & Devin), Melissa 'Missy' (Raul) Laparra of Watertown, MN, (child, Sebastian), Kyle (Emily) Johnson of Nowthen, Clayton (Amy) Johnson of Fort Collins, CO, Lucas Johnson of Sacramento, CA, Jared Johnson of Nowthen, Shania Holland of Nowthen; brothers: Lee Simonson, Theodore 'Ted' (Bunny) Simonson, Harlan (Harriet) Simonson, Paul (Karen) Simonson; sisters: Helen Kehn, Mary Ann Zortman; Sister-in-law: Carol Simonson; Bill's children: Ross (Debbie) McDermott (child, Kayla), Cindy Sudel (children, Nicole & Dustin), Michelle Wagner (child, Shanelle,) and their families; Merlyn Bradley's family members; their nieces, nephews and friends. A Funeral Service was held at 1:00pm on Thurs, Jul 31, 2014, at the Quamba Baptist Church with Rev. Ivan Fiske officiating. Music was provided by Bonnie's family and Mary Campbell. Casket Bears were Bonnie's grandchildren. Honorary Casket Bearers were the spouse of Bonnie's grandchildren. Interment was in the Sunset Park Cemetery in Isle, MN. Arrangements were with the Akkerman-Ingebrand Funeral Home of Mora, MN.