Bonnie Jean Larson was born in Philipsburg, Montana on September 28, 1941. She left this earth to be with Jesus in the early hours of September 8, 2012. As stated in 2 Corinthians, Bonnie has put on her eternal body, made by God Himself, and she is now running hand in hand with her precious daughter, Trudy Lynn Gaston, who preceded her in death by 21 years. Bonnie was greatly loved and will be missed by many, including her loving friend and companion, Red Orwin Hughes, her daughter Penny Shelby, son's in law Devin Shelby and Robbie Gaston, grandchildren Tenesha Shelby, Shane Shelby, Travis Gaston, Britnie Gaston, great-grandson Fenix Gaston and the many faithful friends she has met over the years.

Bonnie worked as a waitress since arriving in the Tri-Cities in 1975. She enjoyed spending time with friends, shopping for gifts, making fudge and treats for friends and customers and completing arts and crafts. She liked to collect earrings, watches, shoes, cats and owls. She also loved to spoil the many feline friends that arrived on her doorsteps over the years, especially her current cat Scooter.

Bonnie enjoyed the holidays. She liked decorating and spending time at family gatherings. She enjoyed playing games around the table and had a great sense of humor.

Please join us for an inurnment service of Bonnie's life on Saturday, September 15, 2012 at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Richland at 2:00p.m.