Our social butterfly received her golden wings and went to join her husband in the Lord’s house. Born March 20, 1933 to Rueben Quenzer and Helen Miller Quenzer, she married Stojan “John” Maras in 1949 and they celebrated their 65th Anniversary prior to her husband passing in 2014.
She worked in customer service at Mountain Bell, Montgomery Wards, Sears as well as other jobs over the years. Bonnie and John were involved in Omoksee, Queen City Horseracing and raising several horses.
She was preceded in death by her husband John, her eldest son, Douglas, parents and grandparents.
She is survived by her youngest son Allen of Ravenna, Kentucky; daughter Barbara (Ray) Baum and their children, Kevin (Kristie) of Kentucky and their children Morgan and Ryland; Amanda (Jason), her sister Bette Jo (Lance) Redden, brother Doyle (Bonnie) Ross of California and their boys, her sister-in-law Virginia Keck; cousin’s by marriage as well as close friends Bob and Shirley Cleary and Steve (Robin) Maras of Colorado, the Unionville crew, Wally Jester who was the caring eyes and ears for the family and like her 3rd son, helping where he could until her move to assisted living, her Unionville girls Charlotte Allison and Neva Weston, numerous nieces/nephews, cousins and friends.
Memorial services are being held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 30, 2017 at the Montana State Veterans Cemetery, Fort Harrison.
We’d like to thank Shelby House who cared for Mom until May of 2016 and The Legacy Assisted Living Home, Kevin Button and Staff for their excellent care and compassion.
Donations may be made to charity of choice
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Anonymous says
Heavenly and Harmony was purchased for the family of Bonita “Bonnie” Maras.
Karolee J. Weickum says
So Sorry for your loss. Bonnie was one of my Mothers friends at the Shelby House. My Mom, Nancy Hepburn, Bonnie, myself and a couple other gals at the Shelby house had Great fun with our dinner conversations. Lots of laughs. Great memories!
Love and prayers to the family, care-givers and friends.
Karolee Weickum
Sandra Mabry Richardson says
I will always remember the fun visits and staying with Uncle John and Aunt Bonnie and getting to know our Montana cousins but my most memorable memory is when Aunt Bonnie reached out to me on the day we lost our son Robert. I hope she knew how much that call meant and how it helped me move through those awful days following. I wish I could be there to lend support but I hope Barb, Buddy & family know how much love we are sending your way and that our thoughts and prayers are with you as you journey through this difficult time.
Anonymous says
Full Of Love Bouquet was purchased for the family of Bonita “Bonnie” Maras.
Henri Snell says
Buddy & Barb, I am so very sorry to hear about your mom! She was like a second mom to me and she will be missed by so many. Henri (Taylor) Snell
Sandy Richardson says
rest in peace Aunt Bonnie and to Cousin Barb and all the family, Gracie and I send all our love and thoughts.
Becky Connors says
Bonnie was such a wonderful and caring neighbor for many years. She always checked and visited my mom at least once a week for many years. She came up when ever I came to visit mom or we had relatives she knew in town. She watched out for everyone. They helped mom during the winter with snow in the driveway. My mom could not of lived in her home as long as she had if it were not for John and Bonnie. Wonderful lady and will be so missed. Sorry for your loss Buddy and Barbara.
Becky COnnors
Beverly Rehbein says
So sorry to hear of Bonnie’s passing. My mother Beverly Rehbein enjoyed working with Bonnie at Sears and enjoyed their friendship over the years. When we moved to Kalispell, my parents looked forward to the times John and Bonnie would come up with their horses and always made time for a long visit while they were here. Same when mom and dad went to Helena. Always enjoyed their visits with them.
We send our deepest sympathy, keeping Bonnie’s families in our thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow.
Beverly & Jim Rehbein, Kalispell, MT
Becky Connors says
Becky Connors purchased the Pretty Please for the family of Bonita “Bonnie” Maras.
Floy Nicholson says
Farewell Dear Bonnie: We have had a year of getting acquainted. You have been our “Mother Hen”, caring for us with with your loving advice and contributions such as right food, exercises, a little Kentucky toddy, working a jigsaw puzzle and just being a good friend/ We truly miss you/ You are at rest and we are not far behind. Our Love,
Bob and Floy Nicholson
Barb says
Lit a candle in memory of Bonita “Bonnie” Maras
Kevin says
That time when I was little, grandpa told me not to let Woody out of the yard, I did anyway, Woody ran up the hill to him. Grandpa shook his finger at me and I hid, when I came back in the house, I got put into the recliner until mom came and got me; she was livid and said, “you got me into trouble with Grandpa so now you’re in trouble!”
Barb Baum says
I love you mom, I miss you, we have been through a lot over the last 3 years, cleaning up 65 years of treasures, a stroke, an emergency flight to Great Falls several moves looking for happiness, I’m so sad you are gone but so relieved you have no more health struggles and you will spend your 68th Anniversary reunited with dad. Love ya to the moon. Barb