Gerald Bonnett Obituary in Grande Prairie at Oliver's Funeral Home & Crematorium

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Gerald Bonnett

July 06, 1939 - January 05, 2018

Obituary For Gerald Bonnett

On Friday, January 5, 2018, Gerald Bonnett lost his battle with cancer, at the age of 78 years.

Gerald Bonnett was born in Killam, AB on July 6, 1939 to Doris and George Bonnett. At a very early age Gerald left home to conquer the world. He worked in the oilfield service industry as a tool push and then wireline operator. Working for Camco in 1961 and then Otis in 1964 where he experienced working on offshore drilling rigs.

Gerald met his wife Diane Young in 1962 and were married December 28, 1963 in Pincher Creek, AB. They had three children: daughter Jackie (Simon) Wallan and their children Travis and Jordan (fiancé Colin Stogryn); daughter Colleen (Murray) Toews and their children Muranda, Carlee and Ty; and son Gerald Jr. Bonnett.

Gerald and Diane moved to Fort St. John, BC from High Level, AB to start Bonnett’s Wireline Services Ltd. in 1972. While in Fort St. John, Gerald stated another life’s passion – raising, training and running quarter horses in 1978.

They moved their family and business to Beaverlodge in 1981 and continued to thrive until they retired to Dewinton, AB in 1999. Gerald moved to Lethbridge after his wife’s passing in 2003, where he remained until April 2016, when he moved back to Grande Prairie to be closer to family.

Gerald will be remembered for his love of politics, horses, listening, telling a good joke, and his love of family and friends.

Gerald was predeceased by his daughter Angela on October 8, 1964, wife Diane Phyllis Bonnett on May 3, 2003, brother Maurice Bonnett and parents George and Doris Bonnett.

A Celebration of Gerald’s life will be held on Friday, January 12, 2018 at 2:00pm at Clarkson Hall, Evergreen Park in Grande Prairie.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Cross Cancer Institute (11560 University Ave. NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 1Z2), or to PARDS (8202 84 St. Grande Prairie, AB T8X 0L6).

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June 24, 2021

(Schweitzer) O'Connell Merilie & Wayne

Iam so sorry to hear of your dads passing. He was such a wonderful man sharing many cups of coffee with my parents. His presence in all of our lives will certainly be missed. With our sympathies, Merilie and Wayne
June 24, 2021

Cranston & family Arley & Karen

Truly a wonderful man. Gerald & Diane raised an incredible family. A very proud attribute. They touched many people in a fashion that is worthy of a style that is rare and genuine. Our love to you all.
June 24, 2021

Fells Glenn and Colleen

So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
June 24, 2021

Yakubowski Morris and Ina

Dear Bonnett Family, Just heard from Shawna about Dad's passing. Remembering the good times in Ft.. St. John. Dad and mom will be together again., two bright stars shining together for you. . Thinking of you and sending our love, Morris and Ina Yakubowski, Saskatoon, Sk.
June 24, 2021

Potts Grace

Ed and I would like to send our deepest condolences to you and your families. Hugs from us both Colleen. Itâ??s very hard to lose you dad. So sorry.😢
June 24, 2021

Charchun Shelley

Our heartfelt condolences go out to you Colleen, Murray, Muranda, Carlee, and Ty....itâ??s very hard to lose a parent and my heart breaks for you all. We send warm hugs of love to you from Bob and myself and family. We will be thinking of you on Friday and the days ahead. Xo Charchunâ??s
June 24, 2021

Hotte Arden and Joanne

Our deepest condolences to Jackie and Simon and the entire family on the passing of Gerald.
June 24, 2021

Duval Melanie

I am so sorry to hear of Geraldâ??s passing. He truly leaves behind a wonderful legacy. He worked hard and accomplished so much in his lifetime and raised a beautiful family. Your all so wonderful and it was an absolute joy taking care of him and getting to know him and his story. May he rest in eternal peace with those who have gone before him, and may you all find comfort in cherished memories of him. Take care, you are a strong family, be there for one another.
June 24, 2021

McLellan Heather and Dan

Gerry and family, we are so sorry to hear of your dad's passing.
June 24, 2021

Wickenheiser Jeff

So sorry to hear of Gerald's passing. I always enjoyed working with him and listening to his opinions on politics and whatever the hot topic of the day was. May your memories bring you comfort in the coming days.
June 24, 2021

Codd Terri

Jackie, Sis, Gerry & Families Thinking of you at this difficult time, sending our love to you. Uncle Gerald will be missed he was one of a kind and we always loved hearing the stories he told.
June 24, 2021

Kluth Byron and Rose

Gerald's passing is a great loss to his family as well as the horse racing community in Alberta. We shall miss him standing in his special place at the rail of the paddock watching the horses. Prayers are with his family.
June 24, 2021

LINK Terry

I had met Gerald up in the north country where he ran Bonnets wireline service and I was an RCMP officer at the time which resulted in me checking his trucks on the highway every so often. I got to know him through racing and had many visits with him at evergreen park and down at lethbridge. He was a very nice kind man and always took the time to talk , especially about horses which was his passion. He was very successful at racing and shared his knowledge with others. He will be missed greatly and was taken to early in life. I will be thinking of him every time I go to the race track and I am sure he will be racing in a better place. My condolences to all the remaining friends and family. He was a good man.
June 24, 2021

Mcleod Ron & Diane

We are so sorry to hear of Geraldâ??s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Ron & Diane McLeod
June 24, 2021

McNally Kathy

Sending our condolences. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Gerald was a great soul, never a time he left without making us smile. He's going to be missed. With loving thoughts and prayers from : K D Racing Stables. Kathy McNally and family ,TerryMcPhee and Carl Hebert.
June 24, 2021

Kinzer Rhonda

Our deepest condolences. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you all! Margaret Kinzer and Family

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