Chris Van Valkenburgh
Bonnie was such a great lady. She was like a second mother to so many of us growing up. She was always happy to see any and all of Troy's friends and was genuinely interested in what was going on in our lives. We all knew that Bonnie and Leon's was a safe refuge from whatever troubles we were going through. She had the unique grace to blend friend and mother-figure into one. I can't count the number of memories I have of walking into her home and receiving an enthusiastic welcome and a heartfelt embrace. Then she was immediately off to make her world famous iced tea that she knew I loved. She helped a lot of us growing up...likely more than she ever knew. She will be dearly missed. Unfortunately, I can't be there in person to celebrate the life of this amazing woman with everyone so I will pay my respects from afar...in perpetuity.



