Bonnie Belle Bannon was born August 30, 1922 to Fred and Nancy (Van Dolah) Adams. She joined her twin sister Bessie Louise five minutes later. They were born in a log cabin on Rock Creek South of Clyde Park, Montana.
She spent her early life in Clyde Park and then moved to Livingston as a young girl. She attended elementary through High School in Livingston, graduating in 1941.
Bonnie was introduced to her future husband Bill Bannon by her brother, Bob. Bill and Bonnie were married August 16, 1947. They made their home in Livingston for forty wonderful years until Bill passed away January 3, 1988.
Bonnie worked many years as a grocery clerk for Safeway and IGA. She then started work as a housekeeper at Livingston Memorial Hospital. She loved her job and always was trying to cheer up the patients. She worked as a housekeeper until she was 78 years old when she retired. She moved to Helena in December 2012 to live with her daughter and son-in-law, at the age of 90 years old.
Bonnie passed away on Tuesday morning November 20, 2018 at their home with her children and grandchildren by her side.
Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Bill Bannon, twin sister Bessie Versland, brother Bob Adams and many other relatives whom she loved.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Nancy & Jim Mason, Helena; son and daughter-in-law Barry & Janet Bannon, Livingston. Her grandchildren whom she loved and was so proud of Todd & Deb Dunlap, Terry & Valerie Dunlap, all of Helena; Lorie Dodge & Jeff Hall, Sheridan Wyo; Brooke & Allan Scott, Betsi & Sean Boyd of Denver and Billy Bannon & Lauren Ludtke, Helena. Also surviving her great grandchildren Justin, Austin and Madison Dunlap, Helena; Ashley and Bailey Dodge, Sheridan, Wyo, Gabriella Hodelin, Jasper Scott and Ivy Boyd of Denver, and Nicole Hall, Sheridan, Wyo. Surviving are many nieces and nephews that she dearly loved and her half-brother and his wife Jim and Judy Adams, Cascade.
Bonnie was fun loving, giving and cared about everyone. She made friends wherever she went and once you knew her, you loved her. You will be forever loved and missed, Mom, by all who knew you.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday December 1, 2018 at American Lutheran Church (corner of F Street and Lewis Street), in Livingston. To offer condolences to the family, please visit helenafunerals.com
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Rick and Cindy Loftice says
Lit a candle in memory of Bonnie Bannon
justin greve says
Jim and Nancy,
I am sorry for your loss. Bonnie had many good years and was always as kick to be around.
Justin Greve
Eldeana Davis says
I loved Bonnie so very much! Nancy’s boys and my boys were in wrestling together for many years! It was always so amusing to see Bonnie at all the events yelling with the best of them! Bonnie was Just around at lots of things and she always made my day with that infectious smile! Such a beautiful person who will be greatly missed! So sorry to her family for such a big loss I :two_hearts::two_hearts::two_hearts::two_hearts::two_hearts::two_hearts::two_hearts:
Stacy Snavely says
So sorry to hear about Bonnie’s passing. My prayers are with you.
Jean Parker says
Dear Nancy and Jim and Barry and family,
We are so sorry about your loss of your mother. She was a wonderful lady. I know she will be missed. Our prayers will be for you in this time of grief.
Pat and Jean Parker
linda tang says
Nancy & family ~ My thoughts & prayers are with you as you go on without your sweet Mom. She was a bright light in many lives and she left laughter wherever she went. There is likely a noisy reunion in Heaven right now! :heart: Love to you :heart: Linda Tang
Bud Cahill says
I worked with Bonnie and will miss her. Wonderful Lady and friend. Rest in peace. Bud Cahill
BARBARA P DEAN says
NANCY, YOUR MOM’S PICTURE SAYS IT ALL……WHAT A BUNDLE OF CHEER……ALWAYS POSITIVE, ALWAYS LAUGHING AND NEVER A BAD WORD… BOB WORKED WITH HER AND TOTALLY ENJOYED HER…….. I CAN SAY “THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES” IT IS NEVER EASY TO LOOSE A PARENT, WE THEN, ARE THE NEXT GENERATION TO CARRY ON……… PRAYERS AND CARES..
BARB DEAN (BOB WENT HOME AUG 1, 2016)
June says
I worked with Bonnie at the hospital and found her to be so friendly and kind. We were all lucky to have her in our lives. June OConnor
Robert N Adams says
Lit a candle in memory of Bonnie Bannon
Robert N Adams says
Although I didn’t get to see her very often I will miss her antics and her smile. Condolences to Barry and Nancy and there family’s.
Bob Adams
Liz Adams Westhaeffer says
Saw Bonnie and family at the last Adams reunion several years ago. She was so much fun to talk and laugh with. My prayers are with her family. Liz Adams Westhaeffer