BONNIE JEAN HUGHES WAGNER
April 4, 1941 - July 1, 2010
Bonnie Jean Hughes Wagner, beloved wife of William Wagner, took her final journey on July 1, 2010.
She was born April 4, 1941 in Neillsville, Wis., to Gertrude and Donald Hughes.
A graduate of the University of Wisconsin, Bonnie worked as a physical therapist. With her husband she raised three children: Ann Winterthur, of Delaware, Keith and Amy, both of Castle Rock, Colo. Through the years, they lived in Fort Rucker, Ala., Detroit, Mich., Kansas City, Mo., Long Island,
N.Y. And Sparta, N.J., finally moving to Seattle in 1979 and Camano Island in 1994. They hosted seven international exchange students.
Affectionately called “Her Majesty” Bonnie was a generous leader and organizer for the family, church and numerous community events.
She cherished friendships with folks at the Camano Island Yacht Club and adored visiting friends during stateside, Canadian and international trips and sailing adventures.
Her beautiful soprano voice was part of church choirs and local chorales.
Bonnie shared her passion for the arts, sciences and learning with many via the Shoreline schools and Shoreline Arts Council, Seattle Symphony and the local AAUW.
She is survived by her
y husband William, twin sister Bettie of Vancouver, B.C., sister Mary of Burlington, and brother Michael of San Jose, Calif., as well as her three children and seven grandchildren.
We will sorely miss her loving grace and we wish her God's peace.
As dear friend, Audrey said, “The world has lost a shining star and heaven has gained another.”
A memorial service was held Sunday, July 11 at Camano Lutheran Church, 850 N. Heichel Rd., Camano Island.
