Bonnie Lee Warner

In Loving Memory of Bonnie Lee Warner

January 17, 1945 – October 20, 2026

Bonnie Lee Warner was born on January 17, 1945, in Sayre, Pennsylvania, to her beloved parents, Gerald O. Warner and Lorraine B. Warner. She grew up with deep roots in Pennsylvania, especially in East Troy, a place that would remain forever close to her heart.

From a young age, Bonnie was a hard worker. She learned the value of dedication, perseverance, and responsibility early in life and carried those qualities with her throughout the years. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend whose life was defined by love, kindness, generosity, and compassion. Bonnie graduated from Troy Area High School and continued her education at the Rochester Institute of Technology, where she earned an associate degree.

Her Heart Always Belonged to Pennsylvania

Although Bonnie’s life took her far from East Troy, Pennsylvania, she remained deeply connected to the place where her story began. East Troy was more than her childhood home; it was a lasting part of her identity and a place she carried with her throughout her life. No matter where she lived, her love for East Troy never faded.

On January 17, 2027—what would have been Bonnie’s 82nd birthday, her family will begin returning her ashes to the beloved places that shaped her life, including East Troy, Pennsylvania. Bringing her home to East Troy will be a deeply meaningful tribute to her enduring connection to the community she loved and to the place her heart never truly left.

A New Chapter in Colorado

Life’s journey eventually took Bonnie from the familiar hills and close-knit community of East Troy, Pennsylvania, to Fort Collins, Colorado, where she would make her home and spend the remaining 41 years of her life. What began as a move to a new place became a beautiful new chapter filled with lasting friendships, treasured memories, and countless meaningful connections.

Among the very dear friends she met were Chuck and Doris Hannah and their entire family, who became lifelong friends and held a special place in Bonnie’s heart. Throughout her years in Colorado, Bonnie also formed many other wonderful friendships with people who became an important part of her life. Each friendship brought its own special memories, laughter, and companionship, enriching her life in countless ways.

Bonnie had a special gift for connecting with people and making them feel welcome. The friendships she built throughout Colorado became a treasured part of her story and reflected her ability to create lasting bonds wherever life took her.

Her Career and the Family She Found Along the Way

Throughout her life, Bonnie held several jobs, including working in medical billing at HSI, bartending at the Moose Lodge, and spending the final 25 years of her working life at Walmart in Fort Collins, Colorado.

No matter what job Bonnie had or where she worked, the people she met became much more than coworkers. They became friends, companions, and an extension of her family. Bonnie had a special gift for connecting with people, bringing laughter into their lives, and building friendships that lasted far beyond the workplace.

Throughout her years in medical billing, at the Moose Lodge, and especially during her 25 years at Walmart, Bonnie made friends everywhere she went. She was loved by the people she worked alongside and by the customers she served. Her coworkers and customers became part of her extended family, and she became a special part of theirs.

Bonnie had a way of making everyone feel welcome and appreciated. Her warmth, kindness, wonderful sense of humor, and genuine interest in others made her someone people naturally gravitated toward. Wherever she worked, she left behind friendships, laughter, and people who cared deeply for her.

To Bonnie, family was not only about being related by blood. It was also about the people who shared life’s moments, offered friendship, brought laughter, and became part of her heart. Through her work and the friendships she built along the way, Bonnie had a remarkable way of turning people into family. She was fortunate to have so many people love her, just as she was so generous in giving her love to others.

Her Children

Bonnie was a loving mother of seven children. She is survived by her five children and their families:

Lisa Burns (John) — Sour Lake, Texas

Tina Gedeon (Brian) — Gilbert, Arizona

Garon Michael (Mihee) — Chatsworth, California

Robyn Van Noy — Fort Collins, Colorado

Daniel Van Noy — Fort Collins, Colorado

Bonnie was preceded in death by her two beloved children, Angel Van Noy, who passed away at birth, and Michael Van Noy, who passed away at just three months old. They will forever remain cherished members of her family and an everlasting part of her story.

Bonnie was very close to all her children. Her love for her family was constant, and the bonds she shared with them were among the most meaningful parts of her life.

Every mother is special to her children, and every family believes their mother is the best. But to us, Bonnie truly was. She gave everything she had to her family. She loved with all she had, gave of herself without hesitation, and never asked for anything in return. Her children knew the depth of her devotion through the countless ways she cared for, supported, encouraged, and loved them throughout their lives.

Her Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren

Bonnie was a proud and loving grandmother to 17 grandchildren, each of whom held a special place in her heart:

Nichole Trahan (Brett)

Brittany Broman (Hans)

Marcus (Hailè)

Malachi Scott

Meaghan Sieben (Keith)

Dylan Van Noy (Bailey)

Austin Van Noy

Michael White (Ali)

John T. Burns (Jewel)

Mitchell Gedeon

Madeline Kozak (Colin)

Jennifer Van Noy

Joshua Burns (Cora)

Joseph White

Jared Burns (Jessica)

Kayleigh Gedeon

Nolan Chir Michael

She was also blessed with 18 great-grandchildren, who brought an additional generation of love and joy into her life. Bonnie cherished her close and special bond with each of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Every one of them was part of the family she loved so dearly, and the love she gave them will continue to live on through the generations.

Her Siblings and Their Families

Bonnie shared her family roots with six siblings, who were an important part of her family story:

The late Dawn Debach (the late Charlie Debach) — Troy, Pennsylvania

Gerald O. Warner Jr. (Kathy) — Gillett, Pennsylvania

Sally Sholly (the late Jim Sholly) — Pennsburg, Pennsylvania

David Warner — Troy, Pennsylvania

Scott Warner (Peggy) — Troy, Pennsylvania

Mary Elizabeth Warner (Peter) — Troy, Pennsylvania

Her Love of Music, Gardening, and Her Generous Heart

Bonnie had a deep love of music that brought joy to her life and to those around her. She especially loved to sing and dance, and she played the organ at her church in East Troy, Pennsylvania. Music was a special part of who she was, reflecting the joy, warmth, and spirit she carried throughout her life.

Bonnie also truly enjoyed working in her garden. She loved tending to her vegetables and, perhaps most of all, pulling weeds. For Bonnie, gardening was more than a chore; it was therapeutic—a time to relax, find peace, and enjoy the simple pleasure of working with her hands. She found satisfaction in caring for her garden, watching things grow, and sharing the fruits of her labor with others. Her garden reflected the care, patience, and love she brought to everything she did.

Bonnie was the kind of person who showed up for everyone. She had a generous heart and would often give her last dollar to someone in need. She cared deeply for others and was always willing to help anyone who needed it. She gave freely of her time, her love, and whatever she had, never expecting anything in return. Her kindness was not simply something she offered on occasion; it was a way of life.

Bonnie’s life was a beautiful example of love expressed through everyday acts of kindness. Her music, her garden, her generosity, and her unwavering care for others were all reflections of the remarkable woman she was. The love she gave so freely will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew her, and her memory will remain a blessing to her family, friends, and everyone whose life she touched.

Her Beautiful Smile and Wonderful Sense of Humor

Bonnie was a truly beautiful woman, inside and out. She had a beautiful smile that could light up a room and a wonderful laugh that could lift the spirits of those around her. Her smile was unforgettable, and her sense of humor was one of the many things that made her so special. She had a way of finding humor in everyday moments, bringing laughter into conversations, and making people feel good simply by being herself.

Her beauty went far beyond her appearance; it shone through her kind heart, her warm spirit, and the joy she shared with others. Those who knew Bonnie will forever remember her beautiful face, her infectious laughter, and the special sparkle that made her uniquely her. Her smile may be gone from our sight, but the warmth and happiness it brought will live in our hearts forever.

Those Who Welcomed Her Home

Bonnie was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Gerald O. Warner and Lorraine B. Warner; her grandmother, Marion Warner; and her sister, Dawn Debach.

Each of them will forever remain a cherished part of Bonnie’s family and her life story.

A Life Remembered

One of Bonnie’s favorite quotes was:

“To err is human; to forgive is divine.”

These words carry a timeless message of grace, compassion, and forgiveness. As we remember Bonnie, may her love, kindness, beautiful spirit, and the memories she leaves behind live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

Bonnie’s life was a gift to her family and to the many people fortunate enough to know her. Though she will be deeply missed, the love she gave, the lives she touched, and the memories she created will remain forever.

Celebration of Life

A celebration of Bonnie’s life will be held at East Troy Baptist Church on January 17, 2027, at 1:00 p.m. Family and friends will gather to honor her memory, share stories, celebrate the love and joy she brought into their lives, and remember the remarkable woman she was. The service will be followed by a luncheon.

Forever loved, forever missed, and never forgotten.