Bonnie was born on Nov.20,1931 in Pryor, Oklahoma. She was the 11th of 13 children born to James and Dorsey Eldridge.
Bonnie and Benny's love story begins at Chandler High School where they met after she transferred there from Pryor, OK. She was in the Y Teen Club, Drama Club, and Glee Club at C.H.S. She graduated with the class of 1950. That next year on January 14, 1951 Bonnie and Benny were married. Anniversaries were a priority and they celebrated every year with parties, dinner and dancing including their 25th, 50th, and a big 65th anniversary party held in their backyard January 2016 in Queen Creek with family and friends. They were always holding hands and telling stories about their long life together.
After they married they lived in Chandler for a few years, then they moved and moved then moved some more from Arizona to Nevada to at least 8 different towns in CA. Then finally one last move back to AZ after Benny retired. Bonnie would grow hesitant with each move but Benny would talk her into it and finally saying he was going to put her in a rocking chair on top of the car like granny in The Beverly Hillbillies T.V. show. Through the moves in every town they made life long friendships and continued to stay in touch down through the years. They were truly in love and a wonderful example of a devoted caring marriage to their family. In April 1996 Bonnie suffered a very bad stroke that she never truly recovered from. But, she was so strong and stayed with her husband and family another 22 years.
She loved the beauty of the AZ desert, going to the beach, sewing, shopping , dancing with her Benny, traveling to visit family and friends , class and family reunions were a priority. They cherished their family and couldn't wait to hold each new grandchild. Starting in AZ and through all the moves they had five children, ten grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
They are survived by a family that will truly treasure them, their love and precious stories.
Daughter Terry Cryer and husband Ralph Cryer, Grandson Christopher Cryer, wife Jennifer Cryer , great grandson William Cryer and great granddaughter Kayleigh Cryer. Granddaughter Kelsi Cryer Silveira, husband David Silveira, and great granddaughter Scarlet Silveira. Granddaughter Alison Cryer.
Daughter Elizabeth Garrett, grandson Ben Garrett ,his wife Adrienne and great grandson Donovan.
Daughter Mari Soltz, husband Dave Soltz, granddaughters Marisa and Shelby Soltz.
Daughter Carole Vadeboncoeur, Grandson Cheyne Williams and his wife Trisha. Grandsons Shawn and Cody Vadeboncoeur.
Son Patrick DeVaney, grandson Athen Wartz.
She is also survived by two living siblings, Mary Mills and Howard Eldridge . Bonnie treasured all of her many nephews and nieces.
Bonnie was funny, witty, and cherished her husband, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. And we will treasure the precious memories she left us.
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