Bonnie B. Dahl Obituary (1940 - 2010)

“Punkin”Our most beloved wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, sister and friend passed away March 30, 2010 from Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Strokes.Bonnie was born May 21, 1940 in Murray, Utah to Anthony and Mary O. Baker. She attended schools in Murray, graduating from Murray High School in 1958. As a girl, Bonnie enjoyed riding her horse, playing tennis and teasing her younger brother, Jim. In High School she was on the debate team, was a member of the booster club, and met the love of her life, Robey Dahl, in the marching band. Bonnie attended the University of Utah where she graduated Phi Kappa Phi with a degree in Elementary Education. After teaching four years she took time off to have two wonderful daughters, Susan and Sherrie. She went back to the University of Utah where she earned a Masters degree in Special Education, and later earned a Masters in Administration from BYU. While attending BYU she was in the Partnership Program, which was quite an honor since she was the only woman in the program. Bonnie was well respected in the Jordan School District, and was a mentor principal to many. Bonnie depended on her dear friend Delores Higginson as her Secretary for many years. Bonnie retired from Jordan School District in 2001 after 34 years. Along with raising her daughters she enjoyed many activities such as tennis, camping, skiing, golf, family parties and traveling, especially to Wendover and with her brother Jim and his wife, K.B. Bonnie was an avid bird lover with her favorite being hummingbirds, and she was affectionately known as “The Bird Lady”. Bonnie’s daughters and grandchildren were fortunate to have been taught many things by her, including reading at an early age, and the love of nature. Bonnie is survived by the love of her life, her husband, Robey; daughters, Susan Lupus, Sherrie (Rick “Sneez”) Senese; brother, James (Kathy) Baker; grandchildren, Bradshaw, Derek, Brandon, Lexi and Nic; and her beloved uncle Jack (Doreen) Baker.The family would like to express sincere appreciation and thanks to the wonderful staff at the Sunrise Assisted Living and Memory Care of Sandy for their devotion and kindness while Bonnie was a resident there. We would also like to thank the caring nurses and aids of the Sunbrook Hospice care for helping us through this difficult time.Friends and family may pay their respects at a memorial on Tuesday, April 6, 6:00 to 8:00pm at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 S. State Street in Murray.In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Bonnie’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association of Utah, (801) 265-1944. To donate online, please click here.