Bonnie Elain Spaugh, 88

Bonnie Elain Spaugh, 88, a resident of Palominas, Ariz., and prior resident of Kalispell and Elephant Butte, N.M., passed away March 24, 2008.

Bonnie was born in Bandon, Ore., to Thomas and Ann Fee. She married Lyle Kennith Spaugh in 1940.

In 1950, they and their three daughters moved to Kalispell. They relocated to Panguitch, Utah, where they owned and operated a restaurant/service station.

Bonnie and Lyle subsequently built a home in Elephant Butte, where they retired. After Lyle passed away, Bonnie moved to Sierra Vista, Ariz.

Bonnie was always a hard worker, both inside and outside the home. Before her eyesight failed she enjoyed sewing, knitting, crossword puzzles, reading and playing cards.

While in Elephant Butte, she volunteered at the hospital auxiliary.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lyle, in 1995.

Bonnie is survived by her three daughters, Eleanor Morgan and husband, Dave, of Timmonsville, S.C., Charlotte Gilley of Kalispell, and Connie Terry and husband, Gary, of Sierra Vista; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.

Pursuant to her request, there will be no formal service. Bonnie will be cremated, and her ashes will be sprinkled in the area where Lyle's were in Elephant Butte.

Jensen's Sierra Vista Mortuary is handling the arrangements.