On Friday, December 30, 2022, Bonnie Ann Lorenz, loving wife, mother,
and grandmother passed away at the age of eighty from pancreatic cancer.
Bonnie was born July 15, 1942, in Rochester, New Hampshire to Harold
Thompson and Anna (Amero) Richey.

Growing up in New Hampshire, Bonnie's fondest childhood memories were
of her grandparents, Alman & Vivian Thompson, and her brother Jere.
After serving several years in the United States Air Force, Bonnie married
and had two sons, David & Jeff, who were the center of her world. Later,
Bonnie found her calling in nursing, where her warm & caring nature was a
natural fit. To say Bonnie never met a stranger would be an
understatement. She had an uncanny knack for making people feel
welcome; her quick wit won over many and sparked a lot of laughter.

Bonnie met Steve Lorenz, the love of her life, for the second time in 1996 at
a family Thanksgiving in Napa, CA. Bonnie soon retired from nursing in
Ventura, CA to move to Randle, WA where she and Steve began their life
together. They married on December 17, 1997, in Olympia, WA. Although new
to the Big Bottom Valley community, Bonnie was not a stranger for long.
She joined the local Garden Club, started a book club, and volunteered at
the local library. Bonnie enjoyed canning, often straight from her own
garden. She was an excellent seamstress, and evidence of her talents
could be found throughout their home. Her creativity and love of sewing
extended to quilting as well, creating over twenty quilts she gifted to family
and friends. Bonnie and Steve shared a love for the outdoors which
included skiing, hiking, RV'ing, and traveling over their many years
Together.

Bonnie was known for the many gatherings at her and Steve's home.
Whether at the airpark in Randle or later, at their home in Tucson, Bonnie
was there to envelop you in a warm hug upon arrival and made sure you
never left hungry or without one last hug. Wherever you heard laughter,
you were sure to find Bonnie at the center of it, often recounting a saucy
story. The best way for anyone to celebrate the Fourth of July was at
Bonnie & Steve's. There was enough food for the entire airpark, and the
afternoon was filled with games of horseshoes, cornhole, and ladder toss.
The evening typically wound down with a fireworks display (the legality of
which was unmentioned). For fireworks beyond the celebration, Bonnie
was passionate about politics, never one to shy away from a good debate.

Each summer Bonnie looked forward to having her grandchildren visit, the
longer the better. Summers with Grandma and Grandpa were filled with
airplane rides, adventures close to home on the Cowlitz River as well as to
Seattle and beyond, arts & crafts, and visits with friends and family,
Bonnie is preceded in death by her brothers Jere (Debra) Thompson and
Ronald Richey. She is survived by her husband of twenty-five years Steve
Lorenz, her sons David (Kari) Dennis, and Jeff (Melinda) Dennis, step-daughter
Erin (David) Chaplin, six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, sisters
Sharon Richey, Carolyn (Scott) Beranger, brothers Paul (Donna) Richey,
Jay (Renee) Richey, a circle of close friends whom she considered family,
and beloved dogs, Bella & Jigs.

Bonnie's true joy in life was her family & friends. Bonnie's gift to us all was
her laughter and generous spirit, in lieu of flowers, the family asks that
those who are able instead make a donation to your local library, humane
society, or the Pancreatic Cancer Foundation. A celebration of Bonnie's
life will be held in the spring.