There will be a PNW Memorial for Bonnie Reese. Sunday September 30 at 1:00PM, The Memorial was intentionally pushed out to this date to reach as many of the shelter guests as possible will be aware of her passing, everyone deserves closure. Some have wept at the news. Its not much of a strech to imagine Bonnie wanting them included.
We learned yesterday, (Aug 21st) that Bonnie slipped away late Sunday or early Monday. Now to grieve a moment, then celebrate that Bonnie, Ron and their son are together, following lives lived with intense purpose, always honoring their Lord & Savior.
My dear sweet Bonnie I love you so much. I only now just learned of your condition and your suffering. So many thoughts are running through my mind. You bring light and love and hope wherever you are. You brought Jesus' love to those who needed his touch. It was such a joy to serve the homeless with you. What stories we could tell. Lives changed and hope restored. Your humble, pure servant heart touched so many. You touched me and were there when no one else was. You were my angel. I learned from you. You are so precious. I pray for your comfort, and peace and that you will be surrounded by His presence. Thank you for all you did for so many and especially "the least of these". We spoke of a visit in the future. I can still say I will see you again.
On behalf of my family and I, I would like to thank you for your caring and giving heart. You have touched so many lives through the years and even beyond your years on earth. I love you dearly and wish to have your caring and giving heart as I continue to go through life....
I love you mommy! Now and forever.
Ron,Bonnie and Josh. I keep you in my heart like a locket. The special place were Jesus is. I never met such an altruistic non- judging person. Never thought it possible to ever meet any such as Bonnie. She accepts everyone were they are at not were you could be or should be. (Sounds like someone I read about). The Love of choice. Bonnie chooses to love people wherever they come from, what they did or done to her personally. (Sounds like someone else I know).
I will never forget and I will always remember my Friend Bonnie,
Dear Bonnie,
We just learned from Nick of your trials with cancer. We are very sad to hear to hear the news but understand completely your wishes. May God’s love shine brightly on and through you.
Last night Susan and I recalled driving away from our shared living in Chicago 42 years ago with our new born son (the Kimbark house). What a time together for those two years in Hyde Park – tumultuous with the Vietnam War Protests and civil rights marches, wonderful working thru all the challenges in hosting the Blue Gargoyle community center and trying to be both honest and supportive with each other. It was a very, very unique time and I am filled with gratitude for you and Ron. I would add that we lost our youngest son 3 years ago (he was 35) in a pedestrian accident in St. Paul. Different than SIDS for Jonathan…but we know too how the world turns upside down when parents outlive children. As you shared years ago: "We are the light. We are luminous beings. Jonathan is on that light level, but I'm not there yet."