Arrangements Entrusted ToDobmeier Funeral Home, Barnesville, Minnesota

In Loving Memory OfBonnie Mae Tucker

May 29, 1946 - June 25, 2016

Bonnie Mae Christensen was born May 29 1946 at St. Ansgar’s Hospital Moorhead, MN to Kenneth and Helen (McEvers) Christensen. She grew up on the Family farm in Alliance Township west of Barnesville and graduated from Barnesville High School in 1964.

A er High school, Bonnie moved to Duluth, MN where she received CNA training and worked at a local hospital in Duluth. She also worked at St. Ansgar’s Hospital in Moorhead a er returning to the area.

Bonnie married Wayne Tucker at St. James United Church of Christ in Barnesville on October 30 , 1971. They made their home on a farm north of Barnesville where she was a homemaker and busy farm wife. She enjoyed helping her parents on the family farm during potato harvest, riding on the harvester.

Bonnie was an avid bowler for more than 40 years, compe ng in several state and na onal tournaments. Bonnie took her one and only airplane trip to Reno, NV where she competed in the WIBC championship Bowling Tournament in 2000.

Bonnie was a member of St. James United Church of Christ, she served in the Women’s Guild and also served on the Diaconate Board. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, and Rollag Steam Threshers Reunion.

Bonnie always thought that family and friends were very important to her. She enjoyed spending me at the family co age on Lake Lizzie near Pelican Rapids, MN where there was much laughing, cooking and card playing.

Bonnie is survived by her husband Wayne; 2 daughters Deanna (Jerrod) Ingebretson; and La Rae (Shane) Go ; one son Darrin (Ashley Pender) Tucker; 5 grandchildren: Tyler and Trevor Nelson; Elijah Go ; and Wya and Ella Tucker; one brother Wesley (E a Mae) Christensen; one sister-in-law Janice Christensen; and one brother-in-law Stanley (Darlene) Tucker. Also surviving Bonnie are several nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents; 4 brothers: Marshall; Harold; Lester; and Frank and sister and brother-in-law Helene (Roger) Balgaard.

Bonnie Mae Tucker passsed away on Saturday June 252016 in her home in rural Barnesville under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley at the age of 70 years and 27 days. May her memory be blessed.

In Celebration for the Life Of

Bonnie Mae TuckerFuneral Services

Wednesday, June 29, 2016 11:00 AMSt. James United Church of Christ

Barnesville, Minnesota

OfficiatingRev. Wendy Ward

MusicGrace McEvers ~ Organist

Rosie Carr ~ Soloist"Precious Lord, Take My Hand"

"On Eagles Wings"Congregational Hymns"In e Garden" #588"Amazing Grace" #107

PallbearersTyler Nelson Trevor Nelson

James Tucker Arnie Wagner Ben Lofgren Wade Bach Randy McEvers

Honorary PallbearersAll Family and Friends Present

Final Resting PlaceRosemound Cemetery, Barnesville, Minnesota