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BONNIE VALLEY (BONITA RAE) MARCH 22, 1937 - JULY 27, 2006 Bonnie Valley passed into the loving arms of her precious Lord and Savior on July 27, 2006 after a courageous battle with cancer, with her loving husband by her side.
Bonnie was born on March 22, 1937, in Minneapolis, MN., to Clarence and Zadah Thaves. The family moved to Richland, WA in 1943. After graduating from Richland High School in 1956, Bonnie attended Seattle Pacific College. Bonnie married Michael Valley, July 31, 1982 in Richland, WA. Michael was the love of her life for almost 24 years. Bonnie and Michael served the Lord at the Quinalt Baptist Church in Kennewick, WA. leading the worship team, teaching Sunday School, and participating in the children's ministries.
Bonnie retired from the Employment Security Dept. after 20 years of service. Bonnie and Michael moved to the Modesto, CA. area 6 years ago because of Michael's work. They continued to serve the Lord in Christian ministries there. Bonnie's greatest love was working with children at church. She was actively involved in Children's Choir Vacation Bible School, Child Evangelism Fellowship, Worship Team, and Sunday School.
Bonnie was a wonderful decorator, she loved creating, and attention to detail could be seen in everything she did. She loved sharing and giving, especially at Christmas time. Her trees were especially beautiful and different every year. Bonnie loved the outdoors, and spending time with her husband, backpacking trips to Leavenworth, hiking, nature walks, antiquing, and traveling. Bonnie and Michael loved Southern Gospel music. She played the piano, and performed in the light opera production of the HMS Pinafore. Bonnie received great pleasure from spending time with her three cats, Ashley, Sophie, and Tigger.
Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Zadah Thaves of Richland, WA. She is survived by her loving husband, Michael; children, Shelly Udayan, and Scott Still; her precious and special grand-children, Melissa Udayan, Brandon Udayan; and her two stepchildren, Dr. Chris Valley and family, and Brian Valley and family. She also leaves her two sisters, Marlene (John) Knaplund of Clinton, WA., Carolyn Morris (Doug Dykstra) of Bothell, WA., numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Bonnie will never be forgotten, and will be truly missed by her family and friends.
Memorial service will be held, Franklin & Downs Colonial Chapel on 12th & G Streets, Wednesday, August 2nd at 3pm in Modesto, CA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Salida First Baptist Church, Children's Ministry.
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Memories and Condolences
for Bonnie Valley
Shelly Udayan
July 27, 2007
My dearest mother,
I cannot believe it has been a year since you have passed. You are thought about and missed every day. It only seems like yesterday we were talking on the phone about something silly. You were always their for us mom no matter what and it has not gotten any easier, the only thing that makes it bearable is knowing you are in heaven and have no more pain. We are also glad you had dad (Mike) in your life for so long and for him to be there to take care of you. Your boy misses his grandma in his own way and we pray for you every night.
I love you mom and my goal is to make you proud and be with you again someday.
You are forever in my heart and you are greatly missed.
Love, Your Daughter and your special boy.
Anne Lowe
August 27, 2006
My Dear Michael:
I keep you in my thoughts and prayers. It is devastating loosing a loved one. But we have the sure and safe assurance that we will meet again. Love. Sympathy and Joy in remembrance of this very special person.
Ralph & JoAnn Lonbeck
August 26, 2006
We continue to pray for you Mike. Trust you are doing well as you adjust.
Peter & Brenda Ungaro
August 26, 2006
We are deeply saddened by your loss. Bonnie and you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. In God.
Childrens Choir for Easter 2004
August 26, 2006
Bonnie & Michael in Tennesse 2005
August 26, 2006
Bonnie, Shelly, Scott 1974
August 26, 2006
Dan & Linda Miceli
August 12, 2006
Michael and Bonnie's marriage was a wonderful example for us. Bonnie was a bright light in our church and she will be missed. We look forward to seeing her again when we get to heaven. We love you and pray for your comfort Michael.
Stephen Gulley
August 11, 2006
Michael,
Susan and I are lifting you up in prayer. For you and for us there is sorrow but at the same time we feel great joy knowing that Bonnie is with our Lord. For we know full well that the race was not run in vain. May God hold you in His loving arms.
Ed and Eileen Ortagus
August 10, 2006
Michael, we were so sad to hear of your loss. It was clear when we were in Washington that you loved and cared for Bonnie dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Herb & Kathy Stubblefield
August 9, 2006
Mike our heart is out to you and your family. May God Bless you and yours, during your time of sorrow
David & Kathy Foreman
August 7, 2006
Mike, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Garry and Suzanne Benfield
August 7, 2006
Mike,
We are so sorry to hear of Bonnie's passing away. We're glad we had the opportunity to serve God with the two of you at Quinault. You are special to us and we love you. We will be in Seattle on the 19th for a wedding, so will unfortunately be unable to attend the memorial here.
With love,
The Havenors
August 6, 2006
Dearest Michael,
Our hearts break for you at the loss of your dear Bonnie. She was a bright light in our lives. We will miss her. However, our hearts dance for joy knowing we shall all see her again. Praise be to God!
All our love and deepest sympathy,
Randy, Shelley, Steven, & Katie
Margaret Cardenas
August 6, 2006
Your sweet smile always brightend our day every time we seen you or spoke . May prayers are with your husband and you will forever be a page in my life.
Margaret@ vintage Dental
Crystal Willey
August 4, 2006
Michael,
Bonnie was a blessing in my life. What I will miss most about her is her warm hugs and her contagious smile. She will be missed by the youth. She was a loving and kind person. You could see Jesus in Bonnie, through her actions and attitude.
You are loved.
Audio Adrenaline - Goodbye
From the album Adios
You’ll be fine tomorrow
The sun will rise again
It’s never easy to say goodbye
You know I’ll always love you
You know I always will
Chorus:
Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye
My old friend (my old friend)
Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye
We’ve reached the end (we’ve reached the end)
I don’t cry with sorrow, I cry with joy
The memories we made can’t be destroyed
You know I won’t forget you
You know I never could
And when I said I loved you
You know I meant for good
Chorus:
You know I’ll always love you
Goodbye
Dan Seifert
August 4, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Michael, in the loss of your beloved wife.
Dan and Brenda
Hal Large
August 3, 2006
May God's grace and power sustain you, Mike, and take you to Jesus. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Hal and Cheryl Large
Michael Udayan
August 3, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this moment of sorrow. May God grant you everlasting peace.
Rod & Mari Leiske
August 3, 2006
Our prayer is that God will be very near to you, Mike, and that He will be a very real comfort to you and your family.
Leonard Obert
August 2, 2006
Michael,
My prayers are with you in the loss of your wife and my beloved cousin. I shall miss her a great deal. I have always felt very close to her and have a lot of fond memories of our younger years. I am thankful that we have a heavenly father who loves us and promises that we shall meet again in heaven.
Bud & Alice Heller
August 2, 2006
There is now another Angel in heaven. Even thought Bonnie no longer had young children at home she still had time to devote herself to the children at the church and the after school out reach ministry to other children. Bonnie will be missed and so will that smile she had for everyone.
Mark and Andi Simpson
August 2, 2006
Our deepest sympathy to Michael and the family of Bonnie Valley.
"... the family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same; but as God calls us one by one, the Chain will link again."
Laura Dew
August 1, 2006
Gary and I will never forget the many wonderful times we had with Bonnie and Michael at Disneyland. We have the pictures on our wall to remember some of them. We want to thank God for Bonnie and her special talent in leading the Children's Choir. Our Church and our own Grandchildren greatly benefitted from her joy of music. We will miss you Bonnie and help watch over Michael for you. Love Gary & Laura Dew
The Three Sisters. From left: Marlene, Bonnie and Carolyn (December 2005)..
August 1, 2006
Donald & Amanda Lowe
August 1, 2006
Bonnie was a wonderful to be around, and will be truly missed.
Sharon Lowe
August 1, 2006
I was truly blessed to have known Bonnie. She was a special lady and good friend. Her love for the Lord and her love for Michael was a great witness to me. I will always remember her. I look forward to seeing her again in heaven.
Don and LaVern Lynch
August 1, 2006
we have been blessed to know and to love one of the best kind of people god gave. we will deeply miss you bonnie. our thoughts and prayers are with michael and family
Carolyn Morris
August 1, 2006
My world won't be the same without my oldest sister. I treasure the few days we spent together in December 2005; getting re-acquainted as it were. Knowing Bonnie is with her Heavenly Father, stills my heartache.
Dawn Rae
August 1, 2006
I remember Bonnie always loving and taking care of her family. Always selfless and available. She and Mike were a joy to serve with at Quinalt. She is going to be greatly missed by her family and friends. I can only imagine what Bonnie is doing with her Lord. Love Dawn and Don Rae
Don Lowe
August 1, 2006
Bonnie was married to my best friend Michael and participated on the worship team at our church. I will always remember Bonnie as the one that made my best friend a better man. Bonnie had a heart for children and loved the Lord. It is reassuring that we will all be united together again in heaven someday. She will be missed and the worship team is not the same without her.
The Kingslands Kip, Janet, Whitney & Chad
August 1, 2006
We were truly blessed to have Michael and Bonnie as neighbors. Bonnie's kind and gentle ways will always be remembered.
Shelly Udayan
August 1, 2006
My mom was the best mom anyone could ever want. She was one of the most giving and loving people I know. She will forever be in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. She will be greatly missed by her grandchildren, her first grandchild Melissa Udayan and her special boy with the blue bird on his shoulder..Brandon Udayan. We love you mom.
Kimberly Kalfain-Green and Family
August 1, 2006
My family and I wish to extend our love and thoughts with you and yours at this time of loss. Please take comfort in knowing that there is only peace and love with Bonnie now and that one day we will all be together again with our Lord.
Sabrina Barker
August 1, 2006
Bonnie was always pleasant to be around, and she always remembered to hug and greet meet whenever I made it to church. I appreciated that. She also had a special heart for my Mother and i appreciated that as well. I know she's doing kartwheels on the roads paved of gold and will be there awaiting me at the pearly gates. May god bless her husband and her family during this time of mourning.
Rob & Lori Pengra
August 1, 2006
Bonnie was a wonderful woman...our lives were truly blessed by knowing her and loving her and Michael.
Stephen Valley
August 1, 2006
Our loving sister and brother-in-law, Steve and Sylvia Valley. Bonnie will be truly missed by all who knew her.
Michael Valley
August 1, 2006
Bonnie's husband, best friend and lover.
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