[nfb-talk] Bonnie Ainsworth's Obituary

[David Andrews]

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>Bonnie Mae (Shoyo) Ainsworth was born June 8,
>1965 and departed on August 15, 2018 from injuries sustained in a motor
>vehicle accident.  A 5:00 p.m.  Visitation and a 7:00 p.m.  Wake with
>Traditional Services will take place on Monday, August 20, 2018 at Rocky
>Mountain Hall in Fort Washakie.  Funeral Services will begin at 10:00
>a.m.  on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at Rocky Mountain Hall; Burial to follow at
>Sacajawea Cemetery, Fort Washakie, Wyoming.
>Bonnie was the daughter of Harrison "Bunny" Shoyo Jr.  and Angeletta
>"Angie" (Ute) Shoyo, born in Lander, Wyoming.  Although visually disabled
>she never stopped doing things she loved and actively pursued them.
>Bonnie enjoyed gambling, listening to her audio books, spending time
>with family members, playing her guitar and other musical instruments
>and music in general.  Also, social media, which allowed her opportunity
>to touch lives positively.  She would always encourage our younger
>members of the family to pursue anything that made them happy.
>She
>attended schools at Fort Washakie, South Dakota School for the Blind,
>Lander Valley High School, Casper Community College, where she was a
>member of the Calvary Marching Band, University of Wyoming, and Nebraska
>Commission for the Blind and visually impaired Orientation Center in
>Lincoln Nebraska.
>She was previously employed with the U.S.  Forest Service in Jackson,
>then later in Laramie also at the US Forest Service.  She was married and
>resided for some years.  She then relocated to Lincoln Nebraska, where
>she worked as a temp.  She was involved in the National Federation of the
>Blind.  Bonnie played guitar with the music ministry where she was a
>member of the Calvary Chapel.  She later relocated back home to Fort
>Washakie, where she was a care giver for her mother at the time of her
>passing.
>She is survived by her mother Angie Shoyo, sisters Carolyn Shoyo, Tanna
>(Alan) Dieken, and Shanna Keeswood, brothers Bill Eastman Sr.
>Paternal
>Uncle Arlen Shoyo Sr., Paternal Aunts Bernie Shoyo & Catherine Standing
>Rock.
>Maternal Aunt, A.  Joyce Posey, numerous cousins, nephews, nieces, and
>grandchildren.
>Predeceased by close relatives: Father, Harrison "Bunny" Shoyo Jr., Sister
>Priscilla "Kelly" Shoyo, brother Jerome Shoyo; Grand Parents, Harrison
>"Pete" Shoyo Sr.  & Anna M.  (Pingree) Shoyo; Helmer Ute & Emma A.
>(Panzetanga) Ute.  Uncles Dean & Randy Shoyo; Elias, Newman & Leo Ute;
>Aunts Marilyn Roberts and Lavonne Roanhorse; Mae Moon and Maxine Ute.
>The family of Bonnie would like to thank all who have had a positive
>impact on their beloved family member's life, also those who have
>expressed condolences, offered prayers and just kind thoughts and
>memories.  She will be dearly missed, but we will see her again.
>Online Condolence Guestbook
>www.HudsonsFuneralHome.com
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