Bonnie J. Bennett

Bonnie J. Bennett, 62, of Havre, passed away on Friday, Sept. 19, 2014, at her residence of natural causes.

Cremation has taken place, and memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014, at Fifth Avenue Christian Church with Pastor John Chapman officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery. Bonnie's adult life was dedicated to charity work. She served too many charities to name. In Bonnie's memory, please donate to the Bonnie Memorial Fund at the Bear Paw Credit Union or to the charity of the donor's choice. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements.  Please visit Bonnie's online memorial page and leave a message of condolence for her family at http://www.hollandbonine.com. Please feel free to spread the memorial page link to your walls and let the community know about Bonnie's memorial wall and Thursday service.

Bonnie was born on Oct. 14, 1951, in Havre, to Fredrick and Olga (Olson) Bennett.  She was raised in Havre, attending school there. After graduation, Bonnie worked for a time as a newspaper deliverer. In 1974, she moved out on her own and began her extensive volunteer work. Bonnie was active in raising money for so many charities, but was best known for ringing the Salvation Army bell at Gary & Leo's Fresh Foods for more than 30 years. She also worked closely with the Havre Eagles Auxiliary and spent countless hours keeping the softball fields litter free.

Bonnie enjoyed singing karaoke, dancing and socializing at the American Legion and later the Eagles Club.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Olga Bennett, and her nephew, Joshua Bennett.

Bonnie is survived by her brother, Gary (Sandra) Bennett of Havre; her sisters, Lois "Penny" Whitaker of Billings, and Joy (Gene) Corner and Sara (Mike) Rodgers, both of Havre; and numerous beloved nieces, nephews, and lifetime friends.

People interested in contributing to the Bonnie Jane Bennett Memorial Fund can do so at the Bear Paw Credit Union. Funds will be placed toward funeral expenses and burial. Any remaining funds will go toward either a community memorial scholarship, plaque or distributed among the various charities that Bonnie worked with all of her life.