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Gary Mack Bonner was born November 8, 1937, in La Grande, Oregon, and passed away January 29, 2017, in Milton-Freewater, Oregon. Visitation will be held from 10 to 1:30 on Friday, February 3, 2017, at Pendleton Pioneer Chapel, Folsom-Bishop. A graveside service will follow at 3:00 p.m. at Olney Cemetery.
He was raised by his parents Lyle and Sylvia Bonner near Joseph, Oregon, on a dairy farm along with his brother Dale. One of the things he enjoyed the most was fishing on the Wallowa River; he became very good at dry fly fishing and later tied his own patterns. Gary loved the great outdoors and the mountains. He loved to camp with his family in the mountains, and enjoyed sitting by a campfire and listening to the wind blow through the trees. He loved watching the weather systems that came through, and the meaner the better! He loved all animals and enjoyed being one with nature. Mushroom hunting was another favorite of his. He loved the timber and looking at different trees and always wondered what they would say if they could talk.
He loved a cold brisk morning sunrise, a warm afternoon sunset, and the wonder of it all. But most of all, he loved his family: his wife Shirley, twin daughters Karrie and Terrie, his son Gregory, and his many grandchildren. His favorite hobbies were woodworking, raising a garden and cooking. He put his heart into everything he did, sharing a bit of this life with others. He enjoyed spending time with his beloved dog, Tilly, whom he always took on his errands around town and to the mountains to chase gophers.
Gary was a loyal employee of Pendleton Grain Growers for 35 years. He was a member of the Pendleton Baptist Church and enjoyed fellowship with its members. He always took time to do special projects for others.
Gary fought a tough battle with cancer for the past year and a half. His family and friends will dearly miss the enjoyment of conversations with him, his wisdom, knowledge and caring.
Gary is survived by his brother Dale (wife Corliss); daughters Karrie Zacharias (husband Don) and Terrie Kennedy; son Gregory Bonner (wife Brenda); 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Shirley and granddaughter Amy.
Donations in his memory may be made to Pendleton Baptist Church in care of Pendleton Pioneer Chapel.
Gary Mack Bonner was born November 8, 1937, in La Grande, Oregon, and passed away January 29, 2017, in Milton-Freewater, Oregon. Visitation will be held from 10 to 1:30 on Friday, February 3, 2017, at Pendleton Pioneer Chapel, Folsom-Bishop. A graveside service will follow at 3:00 p.m. at Olney Cemetery.
He was raised by his parents Lyle and Sylvia Bonner near Joseph, Oregon, on a dairy farm along with his brother Dale. One of the things he enjoyed the most was fishing on the Wallowa River; he became very good at dry fly fishing and later tied his own patterns. Gary loved the great outdoors and the mountains. He loved to camp with his family in the mountains, and enjoyed sitting by a campfire and listening to the wind blow through the trees. He loved watching the weather systems that came through, and the meaner the better! He loved all animals and enjoyed being one with nature. Mushroom hunting was another favorite of his. He loved the timber and looking at different trees and always wondered what they would say if they could talk.
He loved a cold brisk morning sunrise, a warm afternoon sunset, and the wonder of it all. But most of all, he loved his family: his wife Shirley, twin daughters Karrie and Terrie, his son Gregory, and his many grandchildren. His favorite hobbies were woodworking, raising a garden and cooking. He put his heart into everything he did, sharing a bit of this life with others. He enjoyed spending time with his beloved dog, Tilly, whom he always took on his errands around town and to the mountains to chase gophers.
Gary was a loyal employee of Pendleton Grain Growers for 35 years. He was a member of the Pendleton Baptist Church and enjoyed fellowship with its members. He always took time to do special projects for others.
Gary fought a tough battle with cancer for the past year and a half. His family and friends will dearly miss the enjoyment of conversations with him, his wisdom, knowledge and caring.
Gary is survived by his brother Dale (wife Corliss); daughters Karrie Zacharias (husband Don) and Terrie Kennedy; son Gregory Bonner (wife Brenda); 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Shirley and granddaughter Amy.
Donations in his memory may be made to Pendleton Baptist Church in care of Pendleton Pioneer Chapel.
Accessed online @http://www.eastoregonian.com/eo/obituaries-death-notices/20170201/gary-mack-bonner
Gary Mack Bonner was born November 8, 1937, in La Grande, Oregon, and passed away January 29, 2017, in Milton-Freewater, Oregon. Visitation will be held from 10 to 1:30 on Friday, February 3, 2017, at Pendleton Pioneer Chapel, Folsom-Bishop. A graveside service will follow at 3:00 p.m. at Olney Cemetery.
He was raised by his parents Lyle and Sylvia Bonner near Joseph, Oregon, on a dairy farm along with his brother Dale. One of the things he enjoyed the most was fishing on the Wallowa River; he became very good at dry fly fishing and later tied his own patterns. Gary loved the great outdoors and the mountains. He loved to camp with his family in the mountains, and enjoyed sitting by a campfire and listening to the wind blow through the trees. He loved watching the weather systems that came through, and the meaner the better! He loved all animals and enjoyed being one with nature. Mushroom hunting was another favorite of his. He loved the timber and looking at different trees and always wondered what they would say if they could talk.
He loved a cold brisk morning sunrise, a warm afternoon sunset, and the wonder of it all. But most of all, he loved his family: his wife Shirley, twin daughters Karrie and Terrie, his son Gregory, and his many grandchildren. His favorite hobbies were woodworking, raising a garden and cooking. He put his heart into everything he did, sharing a bit of this life with others. He enjoyed spending time with his beloved dog, Tilly, whom he always took on his errands around town and to the mountains to chase gophers.
Gary was a loyal employee of Pendleton Grain Growers for 35 years. He was a member of the Pendleton Baptist Church and enjoyed fellowship with its members. He always took time to do special projects for others.
Gary fought a tough battle with cancer for the past year and a half. His family and friends will dearly miss the enjoyment of conversations with him, his wisdom, knowledge and caring.
Gary is survived by his brother Dale (wife Corliss); daughters Karrie Zacharias (husband Don) and Terrie Kennedy; son Gregory Bonner (wife Brenda); 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Shirley and granddaughter Amy.
Donations in his memory may be made to Pendleton Baptist Church in care of Pendleton Pioneer Chapel.
Gary Mack Bonner was born November 8, 1937, in La Grande, Oregon, and passed away January 29, 2017, in Milton-Freewater, Oregon. Visitation will be held from 10 to 1:30 on Friday, February 3, 2017, at Pendleton Pioneer Chapel, Folsom-Bishop. A graveside service will follow at 3:00 p.m. at Olney Cemetery.
He was raised by his parents Lyle and Sylvia Bonner near Joseph, Oregon, on a dairy farm along with his brother Dale. One of the things he enjoyed the most was fishing on the Wallowa River; he became very good at dry fly fishing and later tied his own patterns. Gary loved the great outdoors and the mountains. He loved to camp with his family in the mountains, and enjoyed sitting by a campfire and listening to the wind blow through the trees. He loved watching the weather systems that came through, and the meaner the better! He loved all animals and enjoyed being one with nature. Mushroom hunting was another favorite of his. He loved the timber and looking at different trees and always wondered what they would say if they could talk.
He loved a cold brisk morning sunrise, a warm afternoon sunset, and the wonder of it all. But most of all, he loved his family: his wife Shirley, twin daughters Karrie and Terrie, his son Gregory, and his many grandchildren. His favorite hobbies were woodworking, raising a garden and cooking. He put his heart into everything he did, sharing a bit of this life with others. He enjoyed spending time with his beloved dog, Tilly, whom he always took on his errands around town and to the mountains to chase gophers.
Gary was a loyal employee of Pendleton Grain Growers for 35 years. He was a member of the Pendleton Baptist Church and enjoyed fellowship with its members. He always took time to do special projects for others.
Gary fought a tough battle with cancer for the past year and a half. His family and friends will dearly miss the enjoyment of conversations with him, his wisdom, knowledge and caring.
Gary is survived by his brother Dale (wife Corliss); daughters Karrie Zacharias (husband Don) and Terrie Kennedy; son Gregory Bonner (wife Brenda); 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Shirley and granddaughter Amy.
Donations in his memory may be made to Pendleton Baptist Church in care of Pendleton Pioneer Chapel.
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