Bonnie Joyce Dockter
March 30, 1933 - March 19, 2013
Obituary
Bonnie Joyce Dockter
Bonnie Joyce Dockter, long time Seattle area resident, passed away March 19, 2013 after a short battle with congestive heart failure.
Born in Seattle, WA on March 30, 1933 to Arthur and Dorothy Collins; Bonnie grew up in White Center, graduated from Highline High School in 1951 and started into the work force right after graduation.
Bonnie was employed with the Bemis Bag Co., Boeing and then became a stay at home mom.
In 1965 Bonnie met her husband of 45 years, Rueben, at Trinity Lutheran Church through the Concordia Club. They were married on October 14, 1967. Bonnie gave birth to her only child, her daughter Meagan, in 1973.
In addition to her husband and daughter, Bonnie enjoyed traveling, the outdoors, sewing and cooking. She and Rueben have been long time members of Hope Lutheran Church in West Seattle, where she was a member of the choir for many years and volunteered for the financial committee. Bonnie was also a member of TOPS, Doll Club and loved swimming at the YMCA.
Bonnie is survived by her husband Rueben, daughter Meagan and her brother Larry Collins.
A memorial celebration will be held on Thursday, March 28th at 1PM at Hope Lutheran Church in West Seattle.
Donations in Bonnie’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73123-1718.
Rueben,
My sister ( Ann ) an I will miss Bonnie. Both of our famillies grew up in the same neighborhood an have lots of fond memories . My sincere symphany goes out to you an Meagan. Also, Larry as well. She will be deeply missed by both of us.
God Be With You,
Yvonne
Reuben and Meagam we are so sorry for your loss. I was our pleasure to be part of the memories we all made together from time to time and we will cherish them. Love and Prayers
I will miss Bonnie as we have known each other since we
were 5 yrs. old. We went all thru school together & when
we graduated spent time at a dude ranch in Winthrop. Also
we square danced, folked danced & sang together. Our
parents also had a 3 piece band & played & sang they were
called the Sunshiners (what fun). After Bonnie married Rueben we spent time together camping & having some
fun times together. We will sorely miss her & her wild black
berry pies. She is in a better place now & we will join her
when our time comes.
Rueben and Meagan:
I will truly miss Bonnie and all the good times we had together. How she ever survived those Labor Day treks to the ocean with our daughters is a miracle. Right Meagan? My heart is with you in this time of sorrow.
Dear Rueben and Meagan, So sorry to hear about Bonnie’s passing. It has been a real pleasure to know such a pleasant person all these years. Take Good Care, and know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dear Rueben and Meagan,
We are very sorry for your loss and will miss Bonnie. We had a lot of good times together through the years at the cabin, camping and lunches with the “girls”.
Love and hugs,
Roy and Berit
Rueben and Meagan:
Words seem inadequate to express how sorry I am. Bonnie was a good friend to many, but none will miss her more than the two of you.
I have never forgotten how impressed I was when Bonnie volunteered to make vests for every girl in my scout troop, to display some of their badges that couldn’t go on their sashes. She went so beyond what I would ever have expected and the girls loved them!
Krista has fond memories of Bonnie as well…especially being invited to tag along to Hawaii! Bonnie made sure they celebrated Krista’s 13th birthday during the trip, and she was delighted.
May you find comfort in knowing your separation is not forever. Love, Marge Finnie