Bonnie Anderson "Granbonny" June 10, 1940 - March 11, 2008

[Karlynn]

I also can't believe we're coming up on a year. It does seem like just a few months ago
No doubt our Granbonny's spirit is still very much with us.

 

[ticktock]

Granbonny

Granbonny

After a few years absence, I was so looking forward to chatting with Granbonny. This is the first thread I opened, and what a profound sadness I feel. It will be a whole year here, very soon..... Unbelievable.

I have missed all of my old friends here..... and wondered who might still be around on the forum. I never doubted that Granbonny would be here to greet me.

 

[Mary]

I had a note from Bonnie's sister today. One year ago today they found Bonnie lying unconscious on the kitchen floor, and tomorrow is the first anniversary of her death. She asks that we remember the family in our prayers.

It is still very difficult for me, and I know for many others, to accept that she's gone. She had a life force that seemed unstoppable. Our loss was Heaven's gain.

 

[Ross]

Funny, I just came in here to say my piece.

Bon it was 14 years ago today that my aneurysm tried to take my life and 1 year ago that yours did take yours. I'll never forget getting the news. It absolutely crushed me. I called Ann because I wanted her to hear it from me before she logged on and saw it. She was devasted also. Both of us miss you badly. The world is not the same without you in it. Many others miss you too. You brought a certain charm and elegance to all of us that left a very lasting impression. Please keep a spot open for us at the table. Hopefully, you haven't converted everyone to eating possum just yet. Ann and I seem to be in a race to get there first, so do what you can to bless us both and be good until we meet again.

Tearfully with Love,
Ross

 

[Nancy]

I'll never forget her. Her personality was magic. She was so bubbly and upbeat and a funny gal. Her heart was so caring and kind. I hope she is up there with Joe having fun.
God bless you Bonnie.

 

[Karlynn]

It's amazing to see how much her spirit still inhabits so much of VR. She was/is a life-force like none other. It's because I still feel so much of her spirit here that it's so hard to believe she's gone. But she is definitely not forgotten. I know heaven became a much more fun place to be a year ago tomorrow. I think God must have been patiently waiting for her to make her mark here with we mortals.

 

[Jan]

I will certainly remember John, and all Bonnie's family in my prayers,

Bonnie was and still is an important part of the VR family and a special friend to many members.

When we were planning our motorcycle trip from Chicago to Sturgis she was a mine of information, she told me routes and sights to visit, and she often told me about the Harley riders who visited her town most weekends, I would have loved to have rode to her town and surprised her, but it was not to be.

So Bonnie, until we get too meet, smile as you look down on us,

One special lady

Jan XX

 

[terryj]

I think of Bonnie often. She lived in the area where we used to camp alot when my kids were small. She is truly missed and loved.

 

[Freddie]

Truly missed indeed.
Always knew the right thing to say and by adding all the smilie faces she could fit in a reply........... you couldn't help from smiling yourself.

Special prayers for this lovely Lady and to her family.
May God Bless each and everyone of you.

 

[hensylee]

Funny, I just came in here to say my piece.

Bon it was 14 years ago today that my aneurysm tried to take my life and 1 year ago that yours did take yours. I'll never forget getting the news. It absolutely crushed me. I called Ann because I wanted her to hear it from me before she logged on and saw it. She was devasted also. Both of us miss you badly. The world is not the same without you in it. Many others miss you too. You brought a certain charm and elegance to all of us that left a very lasting impression. Please keep a spot open for us at the table. Hopefully, you haven't converted everyone to eating possum just yet. Ann and I seem to be in a race to get there first, so do what you can to bless us both and be good until we meet again.

Tearfully with Love,
Ross

right this very minute I am so close to her home, we could have visited in person today. (I am in Atlanta area for a few months) Every time the weather map is on TV, I realize her spirit must be so very close and I feel her. Ross, I know we will all get together in person one of these days. Let's not hurry, tho, because she is so gracious that she will save a special place for us - and have grits and possum ready to serve!

And, Ross, I am still devastated. She touched and still touches every single one of us here. It was a real blessing when she found VR and then us. She hardly knew how to use the computer when she first joined but Ross kept her goin. And then she was the glue that brought so many of us together. Amazingly, she still does. Just look how often her name pops up. We will never know how much she did behind the scenes. I think with each new member, she checked out profiles and probably welcomed each one by private mail. She kept up with everybody and every post. No wonder she is so missed.

 

[Harrybaby666]

Bon Bon Ole Harrybaby Misses You....

Bon Bon Ole Harrybaby Misses You....

It seems like it was just yesterday that you made your final journey to your heavenly home and as each day passes your presence, your friendship, your love and caring concern for life and all of it's precious gifts are sorely missed more and more by your friends and family, and please know that we hold you in our hearts and prayers each and every day and we look forward to seeing you one day in eternal health, beauty and surrounded by nothing but love, goodness and warmth. Ole Harrybaby misses your humor, your southern charm and most of all your smile. Rest Well Until We Meet Again Bonnie...Harrybabe (Bonnie's spelling of my nick)

 

[Guest]

Hard to believe it has been a year....

We toasted to her at the VR Reunion Friday Night Dinner in STL....

 

[halleyg]

Oh my gosh, my heart is so sad to hear of this news.. I think of Bonnie all the time, as I remember her often sweetly replying to my posts, and we are both "Georgia Girls." I was missing her already. My deepest sympathies to her entire family.

And I just realized it has been a YEAR, I feel kind of silly now, but just did not know. Was still thinking about her! I wasn't around for a long while last year so guess that's how I missed hearing this and just never asked.

 

[hensylee]

Mornin, Bon......

 

[EVELYN]

Wow, I just logged on to vr.com today and saw this thread. I, too, think of Miss Bon often. I loved her sense of humor, her graciousness and her zest for life. I think of her often when I log on to this site....and I always think of her whenever I hear the word "grits!!!" She was so alive, vivacious and caring. I miss my friend.

Evelyn

 

[skeptic49]

Sounds like she was a lovely lady. I regret that I didn't arrive here on VR.com in time to have known her.

Jim

 

[ShezaGirlie]

Mary paid tribute to our Miss Bon Bon in St. Louis and we all raised our glass and toasted her. A lovely Southern Belle she was and always will be...and she did love her beer..

 

[Ross]

Happy Birthday Sweety! I get to go get my final impressions for my dentures shortly. I hope your making sure they do this right the first time. It sucks not having teeth for over 8 months now.

Miss you!

 

[Mary]

Bon Bon

Bon Bon

Thinking of you today, Bon, and remembering when we celebrated your birthday together in Panama City.

 

[Harrybaby666]

Happy Birthday Bon Bon!!!!!

Happy Birthday Bon Bon!!!!!

We all sure do miss your smile, your laugh, your humor and most of all your presence. Ole Harrybaby is praying hard that you are having one heck of a party up there in heaven and I join all the others in saying that we miss you and your wonderful wonderful personality. Sending Hugs From Me To You (((((((((((((((((((((((Hugs))))))))))))))))))))))) Harrybaby