Bonnie Jean Breding, 1946-2018 Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Aunt, Cousin, friend, volunteer, confidant, comedian, caretaker, babysitter, baker, force of nature, traveler, and all around amazing woman. Bonnie’s final trip was made to heaven on Saturday, October 27, 2018 after 72 years of love and laughter. She passed peacefully with the love of her family.
Bonnie was born to Gwendolyn and William Kober on March 28, 1946. She spent her life in Conrad and enjoyed growing up with her cousins. Being raised like an only child, all her cousins were very special to her, almost like siblings.
Even in adulthood she continued this closeness. Family and friends were an extremely important part of Bonnie’s life. Her childhood best friends were Joyce Hicks and Barb Shepherd with Barb and Bonnie continuing their special friendship throughout their entire lives.
On September 1, 1962, Bonnie married Donald Breding. Don was the love of her life and best friend. She fell hard for his yellow Ford Galaxy convertible.
She rode around with him for a total of 54 years, 3 months, and 12 days. Don and Bonnie raised three strong boys together. They learned what the word respect meant very quickly.
They raised their boys to be responsible and wanted them to be cornerstones in society. Camping was the family pastime. Every summer weekend would find them at a local lake with their camping bunch.
Once their boys were raised, they retired, and traveled to Yuma, Arizona for several winters. They had the time of their lives and made lasting friendships. When her youngest son went to kindergarten, she followed him to school.
Bonnie began a long career of working as a cook at the school. Her famous cinnamon rolls were enjoyed by many through the years. She touched many lives working with the kids who were hired by the school to be her helpers.
Two of her daughter-in-laws were in fact, lucky enough to have been her helpers. Bonnie had a life lesson for anyone who was listening. Bonnie will fondly be remembered for her “Bonnieisms” as her family called her words of wisdom!
Being “Gramma Bonnie” was one of her favorite things in life. She had 6 grandchildren that she adored along with their friends. If there was a recital, sporting event, or just a chance to support her grandkids nearby, you could bet that she was there.
Bonnie was quoted saying “My family, without all of you, my life would not have a meaning, life would be blank, life would be loveless”. The short time she spent without Don, she spent traveling and volunteering. She was instrumental in the Home Extension Club and recently became a CASA volunteer.
She knew how to have fun too, just ask her “Tuesday Ladies”. Her cousin Michael became her traveling buddy; their mutual love for music gave them a special bond. They became quite the dynamic duo and managed to find fun wherever they went.
Bonnie is survived by her three sons: Everett (Karla), Bubba (Keiri) and Dale (Tonya), six grandchildren: Austin, Meagan (Kyle VandenBos)Breding, Joshua (Ashlee Bryson)Breding, Jade (Brandon) Bliss, Alec(Megan Vandenacre)Breding, Nikkole Breding, two unborn great grandchildren, sister-in-law Arcelia Breding, brother-in-law Patrick (Cheryl)Duffey, Sister-in-law Elaine (Stacy) Schram,her nieces/nephews, her beloved cousins and all her friends. Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents Gwendolyn and William Kober, two half-sisters Peggy and Jane, and her beloved husband Donald Breding. Her celebration of life will be Friday,November 2, 2018, 2:00 PM at the Pondera Valley Lutheran Church.
Burial will follow the service at Hillside Cemetery. A reception will then follow at the Conrad Moose Lodge. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Asper Funeral Homes.
In lieu of flowers, Memorials can be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. 520 N. Andrews Ave.
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