Farewell, Sister Bonnie Ball

Our petite and classy Bonnie Rae Matthews Ball, 83, passed away on March 20, 2014 at her Bloomington home surrounded by her family. Born in Los Angeles, CA, Bonnie Rae grew up in Rigby, Idaho but when her father passed away, she moved with her mother to Idaho Falls where she attended high school and met Richard James Ball, the love of her life.  Her mother later re-married and soon Bonnie found herself traveling and living in Arabia, Africa, and Europe. While Richard was on an LDS mission in Germany, she attended the University of Idaho, joined the Delta Gamma Sorority and graduated with a degree in Home Economics.  In the spring of 1954, she and Richard married in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. They would have celebrated 60 years of marriage this May. 

Bonnie and Richard lived in Provo, Utah while Richard finished his schooling and Bonnie taught home economics at Provo High School. A talented and accomplished seamstress, she was also Mom to two children: Deborah and Bradford James.  When the family moved to Southern California, Bonnie loved the warmth of the California sunshine, caring for her yard, and serving as Primary President and on the Stake Primary Board. The Ball family returned to Utah and have resided in Bloomington since 1972.

Bonnie's sweet spirit will be missed among the members of the Bloomington 7th Ward.  Until we meet again, Sister Ball.