Bonnie Blanche Trabing passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on October 8th, 2018. She was born to James and Mertle (Hatfield) Mallery on July 20th, 1922 in Eureka, Minnesota. Her mother had gone back to the Hatfield family farm for her birth. They returned shortly to the family home in Rock River where Bonnie grew up and graduated high school in 1940. She related many stories of she and her classmates attending dances at the Garden Spot Pavilion in Elk Mountain, dancing to big name bands passing through and dances at North Albany and the Triangle at Bosler – chaperoned by her mother. She had many great adventures growing up in that small town.
After high school, she attended nurses training at Denver General Hospital and was later a nurse’s aide at Ivinson Memorial Hospital, also working at Cathedral Home.
On October 15, 1945 she married LaVerne Trabing and they made their home in Laramie where they raised five children and two step-sons. For many years Bonnie was a homemaker and stay at home mom who was very involved in all of her children’s activities.
In 1959 she began working at the McCue Dairy and worked there until 1965 when she took a job at Green’s Grocery, where she worked until her retirement in 1989. Most of her spare time was spent caring for others.
Bonnie was a devout Christian and loved the Lord. She is remembered by her unconditional love and unselfish attitude to all. She was a member of Grace Chapel Church for more than 50 years. During those years she was active with bible study groups, vacation bible school and for over thirty years backed brownies for church camp.
She is survived by one brother, Dave Mallery, of Green River; children, Nancy (Jim) Mickelson, of Sheridan, Burla (Dean) Heller, of Cheyenne, Jim (Kathy) Trabing, of Laramie, Tim (Michelle) Trabing of Laramie, son-in-law Johnny Lara; grandchildren, Matt ( Brandy) Mickelson, Bonnie (Ryan) Gregory, Raei Marie (Troy) Stone, Rynee Lara, Deena (Duwane) Floy, Devin (Tessa) Heller, A.J. (Kendra) Trabing, Jenny (Erik) Chavez, Brooke (Stan) Dimond, Jolene (Luke) Hawkins, Lindsay (Tristan) Smith, Remington (Laura) Trabing, CheyAnne Trabing, Mallery (Aaron) Willcox, Hunter Trabing, Kristie (Brandon) Smith, Nikki Trabing, Daniel Trabing and Tyson (Cordelia) Trabing. Also surviving her are fifty-three great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren, several step grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband LaVerne, brother Howard Mallery, sister Dorothy Holloway, daughter Karen Lara, step-sons George and Dick Trabing, grandson Luke Mickelson and great granddaughter Brenna Marie Dimond.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 1:00PM at the Alice Hardie Stevens Event Center with Chaplin Rhett Ivey and Pastor Dennis Moore presiding. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Hospice of Laramie, 1754 Centennial Drive, Grace Chapel of Laramie or a charity of your choice.
I'm so sorry that Bonnie passed away. Just to be sure the A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 1:00PM at the Alice Hardie Stevens Event Center with Chaplin Rhett Ivey and Pastor Dennis Moore presiding. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Hospice of Laramie, 1754 Centennial Drive, Grace Chapel of Laramie or a charity of your choice. I'm pretty sure that Bonnie is really happy in heaven.
She was the nicest girl ever she was really old and Im so happy she lived for so long. She is probable is happy in heaven.
So sorry for your loss. She was an amazing Lady and I will always remember her. You and your family are in m,y thoughts and prayers. ~Jo Ann Candelaria~
Jim, Kathy, AJ, Jenn & families, We are sorry to hear of Bonnie's passing. Please hold your loving memories close to your heart in this time of sadness.
I will always remember Bonnie. She was a really good lady and I'm sure she's doing good in heaven.
I offer my sincere condolences to Bonnie's family. I initially met her years ago when she worked at Green's Grocery, and although I didn't see her very often over the years, she always remembered me (as I always remembered her) when we did see each other. She was always so friendly & kind, and always had a smile on her face. She was a wonderful lady!
I've known Bonnie since I was 12, 1962. I will miss her dearly. Prayers to the family.
Bonnie was my step grandmother. I got to spend time with her on her 90th birthday. I only wish I got to know her better. All of my love to the rest of the family. Pam Trabing Sides
I watched from afar as this wonderful woman's grand daughter struggled with losing her beloved grandmother... I have enjoyed reading Grandma Bonnie's obituary to learn what her life must have been like in the 40s 50s 60s around this region but mostly I get the strong sense of how close this family is and how beloved Bonnie was to her whole family. My heartfelt condolences go to Bonnie Gregory and her entire extended family in the loss of this great matriarch.
Our condolences to the Trabing family! Kim and Cindy Kellogg
Such a poised graceful Christian lady. Our condolences Sylvia & Allan Parvin Rock River, Wy
Prayers to Bonnie's family. She was a wonderful woman who was very close to my late grandmother. I remember her coming by to visit and she always made my grandmother smile. Bonnie is an icon in Laramie and her knowledge of Laramie and it's history was amazing. Bonnie was always so wonderful to talk to and she will be missed.