Birth date: Nov 13, 1945 Death date: Apr 24, 2007
In loving memory of Bonnie Lee Essenpreis, a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She was a very special person who touched so many lives, she will be greatly missed by all who loved her and k Read Obituary
Hi Mom,
I miss you so much, I still want to come home and call you every night.
I hope you, dad, Bear Bear, and Uncle Rick are safe and happy.
I love you and I will talk with you soon.
All my Love,
Sherry##imported-begin##Sherry##imported-end##
Hi Mom,
I miss you and love you sooooooo much.##imported-begin##Sherry##imported-end##
Hi Grandma, I just wanted to say that I love you and I really miss you. This is really hard for me to do. Please watch over all of us. Especially Grandpa. We all love you. Like I said this is so hard for me to do right now. Family gatherings and birthdays are hard for all of us. They're not the same without you. And everytime I drive to an appointment, I'm always thinking about you and the stuff we drove by and talked about. I miss you. I LOVE YOU GRANDMA!!!##imported-begin##Heather Kiamco##imported-end##
God saw you getting tired,
The cure was not to be
He wrapped you in His loving Arms,
And whispered "Come to Me"
You suffered much in silence,
Your spirit did not bend
You faced your pain with courage,
Until the very end
You tried so hard to stay with us
Your fight was not in vain
God took you to His loving Home
And freed you from your pain
A golden heart stopped beating,
Two working hands at rest
God broke our hearts to prove to us,
HE ONLY TAKES THE BEST
My prayers and thoughts are with you all##imported-begin##Katie Wise##imported-end##
Dear Ones,
I am so sorry
Love ,
Darlene Burrill##imported-begin##Darlene Burrill##imported-end##
I WILL MISS MAKING YOU LAUGH AND SMILE.##imported-begin##Ricky Yost##imported-end##
Although I hate to admit it, I have been preparing myself to write this since I discovered Bonnie was sick again. So many days seem to blend together for me anymore, but the day I knew she was sick will forever stand out among others. So quickly we begin to ask ourselves why. A mire instance may pass before we begin to feel sorrow and pain for our loved one. As you all know, Bonnie would have none of this. So regally she would hold her head high and continue to move forward, not out of pride, but out of understanding.
When I was around twelve years old, my cousin passed away in a tragic accident that plagued my very being for years. Countless hours I spent searching for reason and truth. It is clichéÂ’ to say, but we all ask the question why when a loved one goes. For some people that question can soon be cast aside when acceptance finally sets in. For me, there was no acceptance, at least not in the short term. It took me over four years to come to grips with what happened. The logic and reasoning that came to me then stays with me to this day, and as far as I can tell, it applies to the passing of Bonnie.
After years of turning my cousinÂ’s death through my mind, it occurred to me that there was a reason for his death; or a purpose if you will. It is a common belief through many religions and cultures that we all have a purpose, be it grand or small. My cousin had begun to travel down a dark and jagged road; his new friends were drugs and alcohol. His death, I realized as well, was not a tragic accident, but one of negligence and immaturity. As if light had broken through the clouds and shinned upon me I discovered the purpose of his life. He was to show me, among others, what can happen when you let clear thought escape you. He served as an example of what not to do.
How does this apply to Bonnie? Despite her condition and knowledge of her eventual death, she held herself high and continued moving forward. As many times as my grandma would try to convey sympathy towards her, she would not once accept it. Instead of dwelling on the inevitable, Bonnie embraced the present and lived it to the best of her ability. Her purpose was to show all of us that no matter how difficult times may be, that there is always hope and a chance to make the best of it. Life is short and unfortunately shorter for some than any of us would like, but she showed us how to live it.
On behalf of myself and my family,
With all the love that one can give,
Christopher Anderson##imported-begin##Christopher Anderson##imported-end##
A sister is someone you can talk to, cry in front of ,tell all your secrets to and know they will not be repeated.
A sister is someone you can count on, they don't care if you act embarrassing out in public, look awful, have a horrible hairdo, have on stupid looking clothes, they still love you.
A sister overlooks your faults,the stupid things you do or say, the way your house looks and never comments on the boyfriend, or husband, you are with.
Bonnie was my sister and I loved her, wanted to see her happy and pain free. I wish God had healed her, but he must of needed her in haven more then we needed her with us. Pete##imported-begin##Betty Porter##imported-end##
I miss her so much, im glad that shes moved on to a better place. She was a great friend / coworker. I loved working at Nalleys together.##imported-begin##Mary Corey##imported-end##
I first met Bonnie while working at Nalleys in 1982. It wasn't long before Bonnie and I became friends. I remember at that time I was not driving yet, and on some nights she had given me a ride home, although it was a little out of her way. She was such a great person with a good heart. We remained in touch with eachother since. She'll definitely be missed. My condolences and prayers go to all of her family.-Virginia and family##imported-begin##VIRGINIA DE LEON##imported-end##
