Bonnie Jean Walker, age 75, of Riverton, passed away on December 15, 2016 at her home. Bonnie died peacefully while surrounded by the loving care of her children. Bonnie died from issues related to Kidney failure.
She was born on November 30, 1941 in Salt Lake City to James Learned and Julia Erva Cottrell. She was sealed to her husband Bernard Sanford Walker Jr. on January 30, 1964 in the Salt Lake City Temple.
Bonnie loved horses, dogs and each one of her 10 children. She dedicated her life, energy and thoughts to her family. She is the glue that sealed them together over decades of stormy seas. Her unconditional love, quickness to forgive, patience, concern for others above her own concerns, and faithfulness to Jesus Christ were exemplary. Bonnie was a living example of love, kindness, forgiveness and faith. Even at death, she was only concerned about others. No matter the personal pain, discomfort or hardship, Bonnie was always firm in her commitment to making good choices that she believed would benefit others. The world has lost a bright shining light. The perfect wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend will be missed by all those she left behind. Until we meet again….
Survivors include her children; Bernard Sanford Walker III (Kristin Lee) of La Grande, Oregon, Julia Lynn Beckstrom (Bradley) of Eagle, Idaho, Catherine Jean DeMie (Michael Donald) of Riverton, Utah, Michael Henson Walker (Rebecca) of Taylorsville, Utah, James Nathan Walker (Natalie) of West Jordan, Utah, David Cottrell Walker of Price, Utah, Daniel Steven Walker (Lissa) of Albuqerque, New Mexico, Aaron Matthew Walker (Denise) of Murray, Utah, Christina Leigh Peterson (Ethan) of Colorado,Grandchildren; Buddy, Ben, Katie, Brian, Sarah, Brixton Walker of La Grande Oregon, Ryan, Dani, Scott and Jenna Beckstrom of Eagle, Idaho, Breeann, Andee, Emilee, Kaitlyn, Dallin, Casey and Joey DeMie of Riverton, Utah, Connor, Heather and Shawn Walker of Taylorsville, Utah, Rylan, Dylan and Savannah Walker of West Jordan, Utah, Camden, Jace, Easton and Nash Walker of Aluqerque, New Mexico, Elias and Andre¥ Walker of Murray, Utah, MaKenna Barber, Brynlee Paluso, Aden Paluso and Soren Peterson of Colorado,greatgrandchildren; Justin, Henry, Kali, Hayleigh and Lena DeMie, sister; Judith Ann Guyre and brother; James Lynn Cottrell.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and daughter Laura Elizabeth Walker.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at 11:00 AM located at the Harvest Park LDS Church, 12173 S. 4000 W., in Riverton. A viewing will be held from 10:00-10:45 AM prior to the service. Interment will be at the Larkin Sunset Cemetery, 1950 E. Dimple Dell Rd. (10600 S.) in Sandy.
