Bonnie Buchanan Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Bonnie Laverl Buchanan was born to her loving parents, Ardell Rees and Thelma Laverl Wolsey, on April 17, 1948 in Tremonton, Utah. She was quickly joined by five brothers and two sisters: Lamont, Craig, Joanne, Linda, Eric, Stephen, and Ronald. She lived her earliest years in Provo and Salt Lake City until her parents eventually settled in Boise, Idaho where she attended Borah High School, graduating with the first senior class of Capital High School. Her picture still hangs in their hallways. She met her sweetheart, Boyd Arthur Buchanan, in the Fall of 1965 soon after he returned from his LDS mission. Arthur caught her eye at church one day. She mentioned her interest to her father and he literally took her by the arm to meet the tall handsome Arthur. They dated throughout Bonnie’s senior year of high school and they became engaged in the Spring of 1966. Arthur left just a few weeks later to serve in the Marine Corp during the Vietnam War. Bonnie faithfully waited for his return and they married just a few months after in the LDS Manti temple on February 14, 1968. They settled into a small home in Oceanside, CA as Arthur concluded his service in the Marine Corp. Within just a few months the newlyweds learned that they were expecting their first child. Michael Boyd, “handsome Mike,” was born on June 4, 1969 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Just 14 months later Melinda was born on August 19, 1970. The little Buchanan family moved to Twin Falls, Idaho and welcomed their third child, Jeffrey Arthur, on March 26, 1973. Brent David joined the growing brood on January 17, 1977 in Las Vegas, Nevada where the Buchanans had relocated for Arthur’s new career in transportation services. But still their family was not complete. Sweet Janelle was born on December 13, 1978 and then darling Andrea came along on February 1, 1982. Bonnie was born to be a mother. She dedicated her every minute to raising six busy, rambunctious children. She did so, often as a solo parent, while Arthur traveled the roads as a long-distance truck driver. She packed lunches, made the most delicious homemade bread, and taught her children to love each other and their Heavenly Father. She was dedicated to her LDS faith and served faithfully in her callings. We have the best memories of running free in the Sun Valley chapel while our mama joined with the other moms in volleyball matches on weekday mornings. At times she worked outside of the home, but her heart was always with her children. Our sweet mama adored her family and rejoiced in the addition of many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Michael and Janene were the first to make her a grandmother at the young age of forty. And the babies kept coming. She is proud, and will tell anyone who asks, that she is honored to be called Gigi by 27 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren with two more on the way. Tim and Korissa will be welcoming baby Wyatt next Thursday, and Gavin and Dana are anxiously awaiting baby Kaidon’s birth in a couple few weeks. When we knew that our sweet mama’s time was drawing to an end we all gathered to her side, taking turns cuddling with her on her big bed. She held our faces in her hands and shared her great love for us. She gave us and our children wise counsel, and reassured us that she would be watching over us from above. We cried with her and took care of her and felt honored to be with her to the very end. There were many visitors who came to see her the last few weeks. When they asked what they could do for her she would sweetly ask what she could do for them. She was so excited to have those visits and they brightened not only her final days but all who were there with her. We express our deepest gratitude to all who loved her, comforted her, and cared for her. After years of health complications our sweet mama was called back to her heavenly home on Wednesday, September 26. And although it is heartbreaking for all of us to lose this sweet angel for a time, we know there is important work for her on the other side. She loved life, her eternal companion, and her family deeply. Our hope, as her family, is that each of us will honor her by being like her. With love to the moon and back, Her six fabulous kids In lieu of flowers or gifts donations may be made through the following link:: https://www.gofundme.com/66d3yqo. Bonnie is survived by her husband, Arthur, and… their six children: Michael & Janene Buchanan Melinda Buchanan-Emery & Brian Emery Jeffrey Buchanan & Victoria Zubia Brent & Terri Buchanan Janelle & Randy Biggs Andrea & Kenneth Robertson their 27 grandchildren:: Zackary & Kayla Buchanan Timothy & Korissa Buchanan Mikayla Buchanan Braedon Buchanan Daniel Cullen Emery Christopher Cullen Emery Reese Charles Emery Madison Buchanan Jake Buchanan Malia Davis Trey Davis Shawn Jones Christine Jones Kimberly Buchanan Cassandra Buchanan Samantha Buchanan Courtney Arrington Gavin Buchanan Toby Buchanan Torri Arrington Brinton Biggs Holland Biggs Owen Biggs Kasen Biggs Maximus Robertson Kate Robertson Roman Robertson and their 15 great grandchildren:: Lincoln Buchanan Tayler Buchanan Kennedy Buchanan Julian O’Sullivan Jennavecia Madrid Wyatt Buchanan (due 4 October) Landon Maharras Riley Maharras Aspynn Jones Idyn Jones Andre Cruz Adrian Cruz Avynn Cruz Paigee Jackson Kaidon Buchanan (due 7 October) Graveside Services will be held Tuesday, October 2nd at 2:00 pm at the Lehi City Cemetery. A Viewing will be held prior to services from 12:00 to 1:30 pm at Utah Valley Mortuary 1966 West 700 North, Lindon, Utah. Funeral Directors: Utah Valley Mortuary.

Bonnie Buchanan

April 17, 1948 - September 26, 2018

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