Shirley Dale Bonner

Shirley Dale Bonner

May 08, 1948 - February 17, 2023

Shirley Dale Bonner

May 08, 1948 - February 17, 2023

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Shirley Dale Bonner
May 8, 1948 to February 17, 2023

Shirley Dale Bonner, 74, passed away at home in Mission Viejo, California on February 17, 2023, following several years battling Parkinson’s disease.  Shirley had an enthusiastic sense of humor. She nicknamed herself “Parkie.”  From the time she could walk and into her teens, her friends and family called her a tom boy because she liked to play sports.  She was a great athlete and stood up to all the boys in the neighborhood, always giving herself 110%.  She loved all sports but most of all LOVED the game of Golf.  She was born in Gardena California, on May 8th, 1948.  She was the second eldest child to the late Dale and Marjorie Reed. She was a resolute older sister to Jeri Lynn Reed Gilbert and deceased older sister Sandra Ann Reed Klump.  She led by example with her remarkable kindness and loyalty.  Shirley graduated from Gardena High School in 1967 and was 19 years old.

Shirley married Ron Lorey on June 10th, 1967, at age 19.  Together they had a son Eric Dale Lorey. Shirley divorced Ron in 1970. Shirley met Stephin Craig Bonner at her place of work and within five months they married on April 15th, 1972.  They had a beautiful wedding at Stephin’s brother and sister- in-law’s house in Huntington Beach, California, where Keith Bonner and his wife Gloria Bonner lived.  On October 5th, 1973, Shirley gave birth to son Scott Reed Bonner.  Shirley was a proud mother of two boys and people marveled at what a devoted wife, mother, sister, daughter, niece, aunt and friend she was.

Diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2009 Shirley never let her illness define her and became a source of constant inspiration to loved ones with her positivity, selflessness and unrelenting will to live. She had two Deep Brain Surgeries to help control her Tremors, one in November 2013 and the other in February 2015.  Shirley had many angels on earth throughout her illness. Her family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and caregivers who helped her along the way including Dr. Marjan Pedarsani, M.D. and Dr. Mindy Kaye Bixby, DO.

Shirley is survived by her husband, Stephin; sons, Scott and Eric; sister, Jeri and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Shirley’s memorial service will be at Laguna Hills Chapel, inside O’Connor Mortuary, Laguna Hills, California, at 10:00 am on March 11th. Jake Stephens will be singing a beautiful song in Shirley’s honor. John Bonner, Pastor of Calvary Chapel in Peru, the brother of Stephin Bonner will deliver Shirley’s Eulogy.  Shirley’s Pall Bearers is, Scott Bonner, Eric Bonner, Jake Stephens, Lydia Stephens, Jeri Gilbert and David Lopez.  Shirley will be taken from the Laguna Hills Chapel to Holy Sepulcher Cemetery arriving at 1:00 pm, to her final resting place.  Shirley will have a beautiful view of the surrounding area which has a conservation area to protect important habitat wildlife and major migration corridors.

At 1:30 pm, there will be a “Celebration of Shirley’s Life” at the Bonner’s home in Mission Viejo, California. The Bonners invite all their family and friends to make their own Pizza, relax in the Spa and tell great stories and share their lives about Shirley.  All this while enjoying Sarah Stephens Famous Won Tons.

Shirley’s wish in lieu of flowers was to send donations to the PAN Foundation.  This organization pays for medicine for the people who cannot afford the medicine prescribed to them, the people who need it most.  A donation fund is set up in Shirley’s name. Please make sure when donating you mention you are donating on behalf of Shirley Bonner, she is registered there.  PAN’s Website is:  www.panfoundation.org.  Telephone Number 866-316-7263. Mailing Address, PO Box 716-408, Philadelphia, PA 19171.

Memorial Service

  • Date & Time: March 11, 2023 (10:00 AM)
  • Venue: O'Connor Mortuary
  • Location: 25301 Alicia Parkway Laguna Hills, CA 92653 - (Get Directions)
  • Phone Number: (949) 581-4300

Graveside Service

  • Date & Time: March 11, 2023 (1:00 PM)
  • Venue: Holy Sepulcher Catholic Cemetery
  • Location: 7845 Santiago Canyon Orange, CA 92869 - (Get Directions)
  • Phone Number: (714) 532-6551

Celebration Of Life

  • Date & Time: March 11, 2023 (1:30 PM)
  • Venue: The Bonner Home
  • Location: Mission Viejo, CA - (Get Directions)

PAN Foundation

  • Address: PO Box 716-408, Philadelphia, PA 19171 - (Get Directions)
  • Website: https://www.panfoundation.org
  • Phone Number: (866) 316-7263
  • Description: This organization pays for medicine for the people who cannot afford the medicine prescribed to them, the people who need it most. A donation fund is set up in Shirley’s name. Please make sure when donating you mention you are donating on behalf of Shirley Bonner, she is registered there.

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13 responses to Shirley Dale Bonner

  1. We’ve been neighbors for over fifteen years. The most notable characteristic between Steve and Shirly was their love and devotion specially during her sickness.

    1. Steve Bonner says:

      Thank you, Lazarus, for your kind words. You have been such a good neighbor and a great Mechanic.

      Steve

  2. Shirley is my Aunt through my husband David. We live just a few miles away from them and would get together frequently for family dinners and parties. Aunt Shirley and Uncle Steve have made me feel so loved, welcomed, and supported. They also made me feel like such a part of the family these past 8 years, in the most sweetly wonderful way. I felt right at home with them immediately. We will miss you Aunt Shirley, very much. I promise you that I will check in on your boys often. God has you in his arms now. Rest in peace, sweet Shirley.

    1. Steve Bonner says:

      Thank you, Charlee, for your kind words. Shirley will be watching us when we teach Allie how to swim in “Shirley’s Pool”. You have been a loving niece to Shirley since the day you stepped in the front door with David. Shirley loved you very much.

      Love Steve

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