AASERUD, Bonnie Reatha
July 16, 1952 - December 19, 2013
Bonnie Reatha Aaserud (Wagstaff) a well-known resident of Hanna, AB, passed away on December 19, 2013 surrounded by her family at the Hanna Hospital at the age of 61 years. Bonnie leaves to mourn her passing, her loving husband George; daughters Tarolyn; Shandi (Dwayne); Jill (Richard); Karalee (Daniel); grandchildren Tyla, Tayven, Trae-lyn, Zachary and Cameron; sister Debra (Allan) Bartman; brothers Barry (Juanita) Wagstaff; Lloyd (Louise) Wagstaff; sister in law Valena Grant and numerous nieces and nephews. Bonnie was born on July 16, 1952 in Consort, Alberta to Bud and Darleen Wagstaff. Bonnie spent her first 13 years on the farm at Loyalist where she shared many wonderful childhood memories. One fond memory was her dad building a back stop so the kids could play catch and not break anymore windows. In 1965, the Wagstaff family moved to a new farm at New Brigden. Bonnie loved living close to Grandpa and Grandma Herron. Bonnie lived in Oyen to finish her grade 12. At that time, she met the love of her life, George Aaserud. She attended Mount Royal College in Calgary and earned a diploma in Secretarial Arts. After earning her diploma, she married George in Oyen, Alberta on June 26, 1971. George and Bonnie decided they wanted to live the rural life style and purchased a farm at Craigmyle, Alberta. They were blessed with three daughters Tarolyn Marie, Shandi Aleen, and Karalee Bonnie. Our family was once again blessed when Bonnie’s niece Jill Andrea came to live with them. Bonnie believed in raising well rounded and knowledgeable girls. She kept her girls busy; 3 4H clubs, all school sports, high school rodeo, curling, and softball. Bonnie was a 4H leader, curling coach, and softball coach. Bonnie was an exceptional parent. Her girls truly adored their mom. Bonnie was a fierce competitor. She loved the sport of curling and shared her love of the sport with everyone around her. She excelled at softball and loved to coach. She was an awesome pitcher. As an adult she learned the sport of horse shoes and competed nationally. She developed a passion for golf in the past 10 years in which she spent many hours with her girls. Bonnie loved spending time with her friends and playing cards. Bonnie travelled a lot to be with her children, helping them out whenever she could. She was always teaching someone, whether it was how to slide at the broom or learning how to bake, she was a wealth of knowledge and encouragement. There truly was nothing she couldn’t do and do it well. She passed away with her family at her side. She will be dearly missed by her family. A service to celebrate Bonnie’s life was held at the Craigmyle Historic Church, Craigmyle, AB on Saturday, December 28, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. with the Rev. Barbara Zimmerman officiating. As an expression of sympathy and in loving memory of Bonnie, memorial contributions may be made to the Hanna Hospital Palliative Care Society or to Alberta Cancer Foundation in care of Coronation Funeral Home, Box 358, Coronation, AB, T0C 1C0 who have been entrusted with the care and funeral arrangements. 403.578.2928. Condolences can be forwarded to the family by visiting our website at www.coronationfuneralhome.ca