Book of Memories for Bonnie Jean Edgar

Story shared: Learning to back up

Mon, 01 Dec 2014 21:07:40 EST

At our house when I was 18 I was allowed to park my bettle in the garage during winter in front of the family camping trailer. Dad had the other side for his big car . Now the trailer was parked with the tongue to the rear just clearing the end of the workbench . Well its spring now and Bonnie is buging me to teach her to drive . Well ok later , no now , well I,m busy , no you,re not you don,t have to go to work for another 2 hrs. . I knew my mother was persistant now I realised my sister inherited the same trait . ok let me back it out , zig zag past the corner of the house and into the main drive . No I want to do it myself , well think I had better do it first . No I want to back it up all by myself . ok I give up . ok start with the clutch pedal all the way in now start the engine now push the stick over to the right now push it down and over to the right and back , that's reverse , now let the clutch out slowly , when you feel the resistance give it a little gas . Stalled it . ok lets start again , but I don,t think you have it in reverse , well I,m sure I do she said . I think she was mocking me . ok this time a little more gas to start , clutch out slowly big resistance , so more gas , all the clutch then WHAM , she was in 4thgear and drove the tongue of the trailer through the back wall of the garage splitting the plywood siding at the back . Well when the dust settled , I backed the car out , freed the trailer from captivity , banged the siding back as best I could . I had to get to work . Later Dad just said it looked like a little paint would fix it . Bonnie learned to drive and back up in the main drive .

Memorial Candle lit by Darrell Knowles

Sun, 08 Dec 2013 21:22:02 EST

Darrell Knowles

Condolence From Larry Allison/Denise Gagnon

Sun, 08 Dec 2013 10:12:14 EST

former co-workers with Ryan Ryan and Family, We are very sorry to hear of your loss. We send our thoughts and prayers .

Condolence From Angela Rodger Casey

Wed, 04 Dec 2013 11:31:17 EST

To Bob and family, my sincerest condolences go out to all of you for your loss. Bonnie was a strong woman, active and involved in a lot of things. She has touched many. When I was a young babysitter for your family Bonnie was someone whom I looked up to. She was educated and always involved in so many things, associations and volleyball nights, working on the farm, and yet her family was so important. Cherish your memories and may her passion and love live on through your grandchildren.

Condolence From Lorne and Hendrika

Tue, 03 Dec 2013 15:40:21 EST

Bob and family Lorne and I are truly saddened by your loss. Bonnie always enjoyed a good visit and laugh. Her smile was beautiful. She always made us feel welcome wherever we would meet whether Florida or home. I am thankful that we were able to meet for many great meals and visits. Hugs to all.

Condolence From Joanne Farrell

Tue, 03 Dec 2013 12:28:49 EST

My Friend I feel blessed to have shared a deep personally-satisfying friendship with Bonnie for over thirty years. I will miss her beautiful, big open smile and her infectious laugh. How she loved a good joke or a funny story. We shared so many over the years. Bonnie was always a great listener, non-judgmental and a loyal friend. She had the ability to empathize, always there when life's road got rocky. We had many heartfelt, candid and very personal conversations about life over the years. We shared many of the same interests: walking, gardening, reading, lunches out and of course Cornhusker and Volleyball parties. I feel very lucky to have experienced that closeness and connection with Bonnie, and to call her my friend. She was a constant in my life. In the end, Bonnie was ready, She let go and now she's at peace and soaring. I'll see you on the other side, my friend. "A butterfly lights beside us like a sunbeam and for a brief moment its glory and beauty belong to our world. But then it flies on again, and though we wish it could have stayed, we feel so lucky to have seen it!" Love Always Joanne Farrell

Condolence From Bob and Jan Edgar

Tue, 03 Dec 2013 10:23:53 EST

Dear Bob and Family: We are truly saddened by your loss. Bonnie was such a beautiful gracious woman and may your memories comfort you at this time. Sending prayers and condolences to the family.

Condolence From Liz & Blair Campbell

Tue, 03 Dec 2013 08:14:59 EST

Bob & family Our deepest condolences to you and your family on the loss of a wife, mother, grandmother and dear friend. I have such fond memories of our times at Guelph. Our visits to the Hill farm will also stay with us. I would so like to have attended the funeral but will be there in thought and prayer... The memories that you and your family carry will be a lasting tribute to a wonderful, sincere, welcoming and beautiful person both inside and out....

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Mon, 02 Dec 2013 16:30:05 EST

Condolence From Libby and Tim Barrie and Family

Mon, 02 Dec 2013 09:48:50 EST

Dear Bob and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Bonnie was a beautiful woman, inside and out. She was warm and gracious and had a way of making us feel very special. We are grateful for the time we had with Bonnie but are saddened by her passing. We know all of you who loved her best have lost a truly remarkable woman. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sincerely, Libby and Tim Barrie and Family

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Sun, 01 Dec 2013 17:23:15 EST