Bonnie
Bonnie Seegmiller
d. February 1, 2012
1921 ~ 2012Bonnie Atkins Seegmiller, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great, great-grandmother completed her earthly mission and passed peacefully away on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2012, of symptoms caused by Sepsis. Bonnie was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on October 21, 1921, to Frederick Morris Atkins, Jr. and Florence Mabel Poulson. She was the oldest child of three siblings and she loved growing up in Salt Lake City with her brother Frederick Morris Atkins and her sister Carolyn Atkins White. Bonnie's brother, Frederick, preceded her in death; she is survived by her sister Carolyn. In her childhood home, she learned the values which she passed on to her extensive family by her examplea�"love and care for your family, make wise decisions, continue in education, follow your convictions in faith, marry your soul mate, be compassionate of others, and enjoy life. Bonnie married Kent Sailor Seegmiller on May 6, 1942 prior to Kent's active duty in the army during World War II. Bonnie and Kent were later sealed in the Mesa Temple, in Arizona, on November 17, 1943. Bonnie and Kent previously resided in Salt Lake City, East Millcreek, and established their home in Murray where they raised their four daughters: Linda (Randy) Kinder, Vincy (Frank) Stringham, Bonnie Lee Geurts, and Patricia (Don) Kreis. Bonnie's career in office management included fourteen years at the Murray Chamber of Commerce. After retirement, Bonnie and Kent continued to travel and enjoy the outdoors, including camping, fishing, and golf. Devoted to each other throughout their marriage, Bonnie and Kent enjoyed 54 years together until Kent's passing in 1996. A beautiful woman with an endearing, cheerful personality, committed to her family and her faith, Bonnie created a home based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Her life was a reflection of those teachings as she served her family and friends with love and compassion. A faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Bonnie served in numerous church callings including service in the presidency of the Relief Society in her stake and ward. Bonnie enjoyed serving in the church and attending the Temple. She was extremely interested in and pleased by the lives and accomplishments of her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and she will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She leaves a legacy of faith, love, and dedication that will live eternally in her family and friends. Bonnie is survived by her four children, 19 grandchildren (Marnie, Jason, Shay, Erin, Tera, Lantz, Brett, Alicia, Shandia, Weston, Devan, Vincent, Tyler, Tiffiny, Preston, Melissa, Heather, Candace, and Trisha), 25 great-grandchildren, and a great, great-granddaughter. Bonnie is preceded in death by 3 grandchildren (Jamie, Anjannette, and Travis) and a great-grandson (Terrence). Bonnie's family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Vincy Stringham and family for their loving care of Bonnie over the last four years prior to Bonnie's passing. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012 at 12 noon at the Murray Hillcrest Chapel located at 495 E. 5600 S., Murray, UT. A viewing will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. prior to services. Interment will be at the Murray City Cemetery, 5490 S. Vine Street, Murray, UT.
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