Bonnie Sievers Monson

BONNIE MONSON IDAHO FALLS, ID - Bonnie Rae Sievers Monson, 70, died May 12, 2005, at the Riverview Resident Care Center. She was born July 26, 1934, in Ucon, Idaho, to Carl Theodore Sievers and Lillie Mae Winder Sievers. She grew up in Ucon and graduated from Bonneville High School. She married Hal LaMar Monson November 6, 1953, in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. They lived in Provo, Utah, while he attended BYU, briefly in Salt Lake City, and have since lived in Idaho Falls. She was a homemaker and mother, also working as a dental assistant for five years, as a secretary for Garrett Freight Lines, Metcalf-Armstrong Insurance and Real Estate, for Aerojet Nuclear, then for nearly 20 years cared for foster babies in her home. She was involved in Parent-Teacher activities while her children attended school, and, as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was active in all organizations. She and her husband served a full-time mission to the New Jersey Cherry Hill Mission. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, painting, cooking, dancing, singing with her lifelong womens sextet, with the Choraliers, and especially loved her granddaughters, Bailee, Macee, Bryanna, Laurynn, Oaklee and Madison. Her life was one of dedication to serving others. Surviving are: Husband: Hal L. Monson, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Nancy Joan Monson, Idaho Falls Son: Michael LaMar Monson, Idaho Falls Son: Ryan Hal (Lisa) Monson, Tieton, WA Brother: Max (Ann) Sievers, Idaho Falls, ID Sister: Dawna Sievers (Keith) Whittle, Firth, ID 6 granddaughters She was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter, Lori Diane Monson. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, May 16, 2005, at the Idaho Falls LDS Templeview Ward, 1450 Mountain View Lane, with Bishop Dennis Reilly officiating. The family will visit with friends Sunday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 273 North Ridge, and Monday for one hour prior to the services at the church. Burial will be in the Ucon Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. _______________________________________________ Condolences sent: Julie Dial (Millward) (jdialx5@hotmail.com) Ryan, my mother just recently told me of your mother's passing. I was sorry to hear it. I know what it is like to lose a parent. My thoughts are with you and your family. Julie Dial