Robert Arnold Bonnell

Robert Arnold Bonnell, of Lynnwood, Washington passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2013. He was born in San Mateo, California, July 18, 1926, to William "Arnold" and Alice Bonnell. Bob spent many happy years on the Yesland family farm in Snohomish. He graduated from Everett High School in 1944 and was drafted into the Army in December of that year. He was a veteran ofWorld War IIin the Pacific, and served in the medical field from 1944 until he was honorably discharged as a Sargeant in 1946. After serving his country with distinction and patriotism, Bob went on to receive his Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacology from Washington State University in 1951 (Go Cougars!). He started his career at Halls Pharmacy in Everett, Washington and worked at a few pharmacies in Lynnwood before settling in Seattle at Burston's Pharmacy. He retired in 1991 after 27 years at Burston's. He was an avid sports fan, followed Ted Williams and loved everything WSU Cougar. Bob liked to spend time playing bridge, gardening, and camping. He was never far away from a can of Pepsi and you would never see him without a smile on his face. You could spend hours discussing the world, politics, sports and life in general with Bob. He chose to live out his days enjoying time with his beloved family and friends. Bob is survived by his wife, Virginia of 39 years; his children, Beverly Walker, Barbara Burleson (Greg), Janice Bonnell, Ted Bonnell and Stanton Bonnell (Susan); sister, Betty Hoskins (Fred); twelve cherished grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.