Bonnie Louise Walker

Bonnie Louise Walker, 83, passed away on July 13, 2023, in Shoreline, WA where she was a resident for over 50 years. She is survived by her children, Rick Walker and partner Danyel Desmond; Doug Walker and wife Elaine; her grandchild, Elise Walker; foster daughter; Amber Osborne and husband Jesse; Danyel’s children, Jayden and Kaylie; Amber’s two daughters, Andrea and Jasmine; her siblings, Lou Cain and Arlene Cain and their children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Orin and Mary Cain, her ex-husband, Bob Walker, and her partner for over 20 years, John Steinbauer.

Bonnie was born March 13, 1940 in Council, ID and grew up in Newport, WA where she was first in her high school class and valedictorian. She went on to pursue a Home Economics degree from Eastern Washington and then a teaching certificate from the University of Washington. Out of school Bonnie taught Home Economics at a Seattle high school. She transitioned into motherhood in 1968 with the arrival of Rick and then Doug closely there after.

Once her boys were a bit older, Bonnie returned to work at Immigration Services for 10 years and then moved on to the US Attorney’s office collecting bad debt for the government for 29 years. She retired in 2006 right after her granddaughter, Elise, was born. She spent the next five years as a babysitting grandma and spending time outdoors with her best friend and partner, John Steinbauer.

Bonnie was a kind and caring person with a giving heart. She helped numerous people in her life and welcomed anyone who needed a hand up and a supportive smile to her dinner table. She was passionate about painting, gardening, dancing, and being engaged in her church community. Her exquisite dahlias won awards and she was masterful at creating beautiful flower arrangements for her church.

Bonnie’s spunk, kindness, advocacy, and love touched so many in her lifetime. She will be sorely missed.

Memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Haller Lake United Methodist Church, 13055 1st Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125. Service will be live-streamed for those who cannot attend in person.

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In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Haller Lake United Methodist Church.