Bonnie Haase Obituary

Bonnie was such a great inspiration, she is now in the presence of her Heavenly Father. Bonnie you were so loved and respected.

The meek shall inherent the Earth. Bonnie owns a big part of it.
Sweetest lady I have ever met.

Dear Don, Shari, Scott,Jeff, Rita and the whole Haase family:

I am so sad to miss being with you at this difficult time. I am laid up at home with a horrible respiratory virus and I am highly contagious at the moment. I wanted to express how thankful I am not only for all the wonderful ways Bonnie has touched our lives but also the whole Haase family. We are so grateful for such wonderful longtime friends. Anyone who knew Bonnie knew what a special and sweet lady she was to everyone. I have so many fond memories of her and Don opening their home for youth group events when I was a teenager, assisting me with any office needs for Vacation Bible School dramas and later also when we worked with the teens or needed copies of music. She would happily stay after church services and listen to Don and I practice for special music. She went the extra mile to make a beautiful program for Gary and I when we were married. And Don arranged a wonderful car for our ride to the hotel after with our special drivers Scott and Shari. I loved rocking babies together with Bonnie in the nursery and she always offered to rock my baby when I was a new mother so I could sit in the church service. So many great memories playing games at church socials. Special memories celebrating my Dad and Dons 50th birthdays. Bonnie was always helping celebrate others and making them feel special. I am incredibly thankful for the friendship Bonnie gave to my grandmother Edith Benton and how much she cherished her. And Bonnie´s friendship to my dear mother Barb Brandeberry. I am eternally grateful to Bonnie and Don for taking my grandmother into their home for a while after my mom had a stroke and could no longer be her caregiver. We had two little boys and I was pregnant with my 3rd child and trying to care for my grandmother myself and sweet Bonnie reached out to our family and offered to take her in. Truly, what a gift to know my grandmother was in such loving hands. I know this extended my grandmothers life and brought so much joy to her. I share so many great memories visiting at their house singing along to the Bill and Gloria Gaither Sing a Long Hour.
I remember Bonnie coming and being such a special part of my graduation party, my bridal shower, wedding and baby showers. She was always such a wonderful sweet spirit and Godly example to follow. Heaven has truly gained one of the greats. Not only was I blessed with an incredible mother but additionally blessed by a church mom like Bonnie too!
Although it is so sad to lose her here on earth, how blessed I am to know I will see her again and that she is reunited with her special friend Edith and my mom, the Tolleys, the Andesons, Hal Fetterman, Bob Wilkinson and so many of the strong pillars of faith that I have been so privileged to have in my life.
How wonderful to get to experience a bit of heaven on earth while she was here. I will never forget when I first learned of Bonnie. My friend Shari in 2nd grade would tell me how she could pick her mother up! I was confused and in a bit of disbelief until I met her later that year at Shari´s birthday party and discovered this sweet petite tiny little lady was real! She may have been a tiny package but she came with a huge heart! Rest in Peace Bonnie. We are so much better for having known you.
Love and comfort to you all.

Lisa (and Gary) Butler

Sorry for your sad news...
Prayers

I am sorry for your loss,Don and Shari. She leaves many warm memories to any knew her.. May the Lord be with you and give you peace.