Dear Bonner's & Families, 
My deep condolences to Steve's passing. It is clear he was a good man - no surprises - that's where he came from. He was a great friend & plenty of fun when we were kids - never an idle moment! They weren't called SEALs in the day - Frogmen - tearing up & down Barnegat Bay with a raft lashed to the side of the runabout (doing our own Sea Hunt), or hauling heating oil tanks back to the dock (catching hell), or comparing Scouts experiences - all a great boyhood together with wonderful cousins. I have no doubt as adults it would have been the same - fate took another direction. I was blest for the time that we had. Much Love, David

My Uncle Steve... So many memories with him growing up. My fondest memories we're from Thanksgiving at his and my Aunt Debs house. Surrounded by all our family gathered all in the house then sitting at the dinning room table (all tightly close to each other) as we laughed and talk about life. Of course I was always put at the kids table and couldn't wait to make it to the adult table. I remember those times as being my favorite time of year. I miss those days but will always remember my uncle as a man who did anything for his family. He always made me feel loved!! 

I remember as a small child him taking me on a ride-along (actually pulled someone over for speeding), then taking me back to the precinct to take fingerprints and get cuffed and put in a holding cell... I was probably 5-7 years old at the time and thought it was the coolest thing ever and he was the coolest uncle ever. 

I also remember my uncle and I singing karaoke together (I was probably 5-7) at the Quarter Deck. We sung ”take me out to the ball game together” I always brought that up to him how much that memory stayed with me. I wish I could sing again with him one last time. 

I love you Uncle Steve and will miss you with all of my heart!! 

I was saddened to learn of Steve passing on.  I worked with Steve for many years. He was relentless in his investigations, making numerous arrest and wore the uniform with pride and distinction.  He will be dearly missed.

I lived with steve john and vera during some hs years.  Great man. Condolences to the Bonner family.  

My first boyfriend!  

Stevie was 6, I was 5 and we were fast buds, a dear bond between cousins!  We really enjoyed our time together.  He loved to sing, carrying his guitar around and treating us frequently to his rendition of "You ain't nothin' but a hound dog," his Presley favorite.  There has got to be film of that somewhere! We grew up together playing at the Bonner home in Chestnut Hill, where his father and my mother were born on Evergreen Ave. Since his family  lived just down the road in Wyndmoor and we lived with my Aunt Rita, because my Dad was in the Korean War, we grew up together as babies and young children. Life carried us in different directions and sadly we rarely connected after high school but fond memories are held dear.   

My memories of Steve as a child are ones of a gentle soul, laid back, unflappable, easy going, resilient in the face of so much doctoring for his eyes and with the loss of his dad.  Somehow, I feel these qualities persisted throughout his life, a life well lived in service to others and his community.  

Steve's passing is surely bittersweet for family and friends he held dear, happy for the relief of his suffering, sad for the loss of his physical presence.  For those of us who believe in the Communion of Saints, we are assured that our loved ones who have passed are every present in our lives. And, if nothing else, we carry the memory of them deep within us forever.  I certainly do.

 You all have my deepest sympathy. 

Mary Coan
 daughter of Marie Bonner Coan 

                         








So many great memories of our dear friend. The Quarter deck crew, karaoke, pool parties. You will be dearly missed my friend.  Keep an eye on your family and us old friends from up above.😘

Dear Debbie
            Walter and I were so sorry to hear that Steve passed away.
I knew Steve for over 30 plus years he was all about the community and children, he was a kind man and always remembering the fun all of us had at karaoke. He will be truly missed.


                                                    God bless you
                                                                                                                                 

                                                             Dolores


Deb and Family, 
So sorry to hear about your loss of Steve. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend. Our hearts go out to you. I know how much he will be missed.

Dear Debbie and loved ones.
I am so deeply sorry to hear of the passing of Steve he was truly a wonderful man.
May God shine his divine mercy upon his departed soul+

My deepest condolences 
Pat Clemens 

Debbie and all your family, 
Our deepest condolences to all of you. Steve was a wonderful man. We are thinking of all of   you! Xoxo
Harold and Helen 

Memories for me: Ship Bottom, fast cars, much laughter and good stories. 
Debbie, John, and Leslie and your families: my prayers are with you all, especially now and ever. 

OBITUARY

Stephen B. Bonner

April 24, 1949 – November 27, 2019

Thos. L. Shinn Funeral Home

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