Bonnie June Jardine

Bonnie June Jardine passed away peacefully at home in Edmonds on November 30 at the age of 95 with family by her side. She was preceded by her husband of 59 years, Charles Jardine, in 2006. She leaves behind her sons Chris (Jan) and Dan (Linda) and daughters Jan and Julie (Rick), as well as granddaughter Julia and grandsons Parker, Nick and Sam.

Bonnie was born to Charles and Evelyn Pratt in Tacoma, Washington on May 1, 1926. She grew up a tomboy in Tumwater enjoying the outdoors with her family, exploring Capitol Forest and the shores of Budd inlet, camping in state parks, clamming at the ocean beaches, and getting into mischievous adventures with her beloved older brothers Bert and Charles Jr. Bonnie graduated from Tumwater High School in 1943 and enrolled in the nursing school at Tacoma General Hospital the following year. She graduated with a nursing certificate, which she used to support her family in years to come. She met Sgt. Charles (Chuck) Jardine, at a USO dance at nearby Fort Lewis and they were married in 1947.

Chuck and Bonnie pursued an active outdoor life as newlyweds, visiting the great national parks, skiing at Mt. Rainier and Snoqualmie Pass, and playing golf at Jackson Park. They purchased a small house in the University District in 1950. Bonnie worked as a pediatric nurse while Chuck attended business school at the University of Washington. In 1959 they moved with their young sons Chris and Dan to their cherished family home in Innis Arden where daughters Jan and Julie were born. Bonnie continued to work part-time as a registered nurse to fund family vacations and also to enjoy world travels with Chuck, the love of her life. Traveling became a passion for Bonnie, and bringing home stories of the wonderful people they met around the world had a significant impact on her children. She instilled in them how important it is to keep an open mind as there are lots of different perspectives in the world. Bonnie and Chuck developed an affection for Asian culture and through their church hosted several Japanese exchange students. They were delighted to subsequently travel to Japan to visit with many of them.

Bonnie was an outgoing community participant, forging lifelong friendships with her neighbors. She engaged in numerous social activities and for many years served as a volunteer fundraiser for the Ryther Child Center. She loved skiing and the outdoors, and shared that love with her children. She was a diehard Husky fan and football season pass holder with Chuck for more than 50 years. Above all she will be remembered as someone ready for any adventure, full of fun, love and compassion for not only her family but for the many friends and extended family members who experienced the joy of knowing her. Bonnie’s family wishes to acknowledge the staff and communities at Ida Culver Broadview and at Hillwood Senior Care for their compassion and respect.

Those who are fully vaccinated are invited to a celebration of Bonnie’s life, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Wednesday, January 5 at Scott’s Bar and Grill, 8115 Lake Ballinger Way in Edmonds. In lieu of flowers please consider a gift in her name to the Ryther Foundation at ryther.org.