Bonnie Laura Brenner
June 17th, 2023
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Bonnie Laura (Cole)(Harke) Brenner was delivered into Everlasting Life on June 17,
2023.
Bonnie was predeceased by her parents Robert and Nora Belle (Godson) Cole, and
her brothers and sisters and survived by her sister Lorena Moore. She was also
predeceased by her adoptive parents August and Lydia Harke, by her brothers, as
well as her beloved grandsons Paul Jacob Brenner (son of James and Pamela
Brenner) and Mathew Brenner (son of Justin Brenner).
Bonnie is loving remembered by sons James (Pamela), Edward (Lorri), Jerome (Faith),
Stephen (Marie), Justin, Daniel (Suri), Jonathan (Leanne) and daughter Maryanne.
She is also survived by her cherished and loved 20 grandchildren, step grand children
and 15 great grand children and 2 great great grand children.
Prayers for Bonnie will be held July 14, 2023 at 7pm at St. Ann’s Roman Catholic
Church, 33373 Mayfair Ave, Abbotsford, BC. Mass of Christian burial will be held July
15, 2023 at 2:30pm at St. Ann’s church.
Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery located in Sardis, BC on the south side
of Promontory Rd. (just east of Thomas Rd. and west of Chilliwack River Rd).
Following the interment, a reception will be held in St Ann’s Church Hall at approx.
5:00pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorial donations to BC Heart and
Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice.
Alternatives Funeral Services will be in charge of arrangements.
Messages:
Rest in peace, Aunty Bonnie. So many of my memories of Bonnie go back to a time of visits to Granny and Grandpa Harke in Edmonton when I was a very small girl and she, likely in her twenties. I was surprised and so pleased to get a letter from her in 2011 when Uncle Cyril told her I'd had a book published. She sent me some deeply moving poems she'd written, and at one point sent a photo she had of Mom and Dad's wedding that she thought one of my children might want to have. Bonnie said she was only six at that wedding but remembered it well and would always remember my Dad, Morris, who was full of fun and so unique. She loved him dearly, as I know she loved all of her siblings. She will be forever beloved. Prayers of peace and comfort to all of you children and grandchildren who are mourning the loss of this beautiful woman --- your cousin, Betty Jane (Janie) and family.
Aunt Bonnie was a very special person who lived out her strong faith by treating everyone with love and compassion. She was especially close to our mother Edna, who came to Canada as a war bride. At the age of 11, she became our mother's penpal. When Mum arrived at the farm in New Sarepta,(our father was still overseas), Bonnie was there to greet her warmly. Mum and Bonnie remained close over the years and we enjoyed seeing her from time to time at Harke reunions. We send sincere condolences to all of Aunt Bonnie's family. Cousins Dianne, Colin, Peter, Vera, John, Jeff, Chris, and Tim
I have just learned of Bonnie's passing. My condolences to each and every member of her family. Bonnie and my husband, Elmer, were cousins. (Elmer passed away in 2010) May you find comfort in your memories of happier times.