On January 6, 1944, she married the love of her life, Robert “Bob” Exum. They lived in the San Fernando Valley until 1976, then moved to Anaheim Hills in Orange County, California where they lived in their ‘dream house’ for the remainder of their lives.
Bonnie’s career started in the banking business, then she went on to sales of motor homes with her husband. Before retirement, she enjoyed working at Disneyland in the costume department, and then at the Richard Nixon Library in Yorba Linda.
She loved music, and studied piano and singing at Pierce College and spent several years touring with a woman’s choral group known as the “Marionettes”. Her love for gardening shined in her pride of growing flowers. She enjoyed being a ‘Brownie” leader to her daughters and was also involved in Cub Scouts with her son. Her love of animals lead her to rescue a few ‘stray’ dogs and cats throughout the years.
Bonnie and Bob were influential in the groundbreaking and starting up the First Baptist Church of Canoga Park, CA. during the 1950’s. They were active in the community and long standing members of Kiwanis Club of Woodland Hills.
For over 20 years, Bonnie accompanied her husband Bob on many of their volunteer trips throughout Southern California entertaining in nursing homes and orphanages. She loved family camping trips and the outdoors, and took great pride in one of her most memorable trips as she rode down the rapids on the Colorado River.
She had many friendships that were sustained well into her 90’s and often celebrated with family and friends, hosting parties in her home. Her 90th surprise birthday hosted over 50 family and long time friends
Although she lived out an exciting and loving life with her family, it was not without tragedy. In 1976, her only son, Bobby was killed at the age of 21. She lost her daughter, Judy at the age of 56. And a tragic event took the life of one of her granddaughters a few years ago. She is survived by her only living child, Lynne Logan. With her deep faith, she was able to overcome her life’s struggles and became a role model on ‘never giving up’. She believed that everything in life has a ‘season’. She lost her husband, Bob, in 2012, when he was 90 years old. She was able to live out her life comfortably in Anaheim Hills.
She is survived by one child, four grandchildren, five great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.
Bonnie will be remembered for her quiet humor, ability to laugh at herself, her soft demeanor, and the gift of encouragement and comfort she gave to others. She was a role model of a forgiving heart, love of her family, and dedication to her husband of almost 70 years.
Her last days were peaceful, still able to sing and laugh. She passed with family by her bedside holding her hand. Soft music and prayers filled the room, while praising God for the wonderful life she lead. All are welcome to leave a message on her Memorial site.
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