Bonnie Strand

Thursday, Oct 23, 2008 - 10:42:10 am CDT
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The memorial service for Bonnie J. Strand, 81, of Fremont, formerly of Nickerson, will be 9 a.m. Saturday at Salem Lutheran Church at Fontanelle.

She died Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008, at A.J. Merrick Manor in Fremont.

She was born Nov. 14, 1926, in rural Lindsay to Lee and Mabel (Bouton) Jenkins. She grew up in Lindsay and Newman Grove. She was a 1944 graduate of Newman Grove High School. She moved to Fremont after graduation and lived there a few years until moving to Nickerson where she lived for 50 years. She returned to Fremont in 2000. She was a former employee at Fremont Area Medical Center where she worked as an accountant for 16 years, retiring in 1988.

Bonnie Jenkins married Charles Strand on Nov. 10, 1946, in Kansas. Charles died Nov. 18, 1977.

She was a member of Salem Lutheran Church at Fontanelle.

Survivors include: two sons, Chuck (and wife, Kathe) Strand of Fremont and Tom (and wife, Brenda) Strand of Grand Island; two brothers, George (and wife, Dee) Jenkins of Norfolk and Ed (and wife, Irene) Jenkins of St. Edward; five grandchildren, Jason (and wife, Kim) Strand of Norfolk, Tisha (and husband, Dan) Crussell of Bloomington, Ill., Eric Strand of Venice, Calif., Matt Strand of Grand Island and Sara Strand of Lincoln; and two great-grandchildren, Makenna and Nolan Strand of Norfolk.

She also was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Lee and Elton Jenkins; and two sisters, Mary Stroh and Betty Jenkins.

The Rev. Bob Hayden will officiate Saturday’s service. There is no visitation, however, friends may sign the register book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the church, Fremont Area Medical Center or A.J. Merrick Manor.

Online condolences may be left at www.mosermemorialchapels.com.

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Bob and Judy
Oct 22, 2008 3:12 PM
Chuck and Kathe,

So very sorry for your loss. I know what a great woman Bonnie was and how much she will be missed. Just know that your faith will get you through this..

With much love,
Bob and Judy
Jean and Jim Brown
Oct 23, 2008 11:47 AM
Chuck and Kathe, and Tom and Brenda,
Jim and I are so very sorry to hear of your loss, what a wonderful person Bonnie was, I remember meeting her for the first time at Nickerson at Ramey's grocery store with Jim's mother and oh my gosh I knew her from then on no matter where I saw her. She will be missed just remember all the memories that you have and just remember your memories will keep her in your heart, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you,
Jim and Jeanne Brown
Luke Kohl
Oct 23, 2008 12:16 PM
Chuck,
Sorry to hear of your loss. Brenda and I will keep you in our prayers, hang in there Bro.
PERRY SASS
Oct 23, 2008 5:33 PM
Chuck and Kathe,
Very sorry to hear about your mom. Hang in there.
Alizabeth Potter
Oct 24, 2008 8:51 AM
Chuck and Kathe

Im very sorry for your loss. Your mom was a wonderful woman and will be greatly missed. She was a very kind and sweet lady that always worried about others and that loved you guys very much. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Shelly
Oct 24, 2008 9:13 AM
Kathe & Chuck,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Find strength from your family and friends and don't be afraid to ask for help. That is what friends are for.
God bless.
Kyle Smith
Oct 24, 2008 9:44 AM
Sarge and Kathe,

Havent talked to you in a couple years and just saw this on here. i never had the pleasure of meeting your mother but from hearing you talk i think she was a great woman. you will be in our prayers.
Tisha Dan
Oct 24, 2008 10:53 AM
Bonnie had such a great outlook on life and was probably the most positive person I've ever met. We're lucky that we had her in our lives for so many years and I know she's in such a great place. We love you "doodle e do"!!!
Pat and Nicole
Oct 24, 2008 1:06 PM
Strand Family,

We are sorry about the loss of your mother/grandmother. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all.
Julie Bucklin Sheridan
Oct 24, 2008 5:14 PM
Chuck, Tom and Families,
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. As you know, my mom and her were the best of friends from childhood on. My mom shared many stories of them growing up together and I will always cherish those memories as well as the photgraphs I have of them so many years ago. I will remember Bonnie for her wonderful disposition, charming personality, kind and thoughtful nature and postitive outlook.
My thoughts and prayers are with you now and always, Julie
Niki Beenken and Family
Oct 25, 2008 8:10 AM
Tisha and Family,

I'm very sorry to hear about your loss. We'll be thinking about all of you in the days to come. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sara doudney
Oct 26, 2008 12:22 AM
I am so glad your family allowed us at merrick manor to take care of bonnie. She was a very loving and consiterate lady. She never wanted to be a bother to anyone, of course, she stayed true to herself until the end. I am so glad i got the chance to be a part of her life. She will be in my heart forever. God bless you all.
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