We Remember
WEBER, Bonnie
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It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Bonnie Weber, at the age of 66, in Kelowna, B.C. She was surrounded by friends and family.
Bonnie was born in Calgary and spent most of her school years in Winnipeg. She was never a “prairie girl” at heart though, and when she met the love of her life, Eric Weber, their mutual love for the mountains soon drew them back to Calgary. A few years later, they moved to Vancouver for a period and then to Kelowna, where they spent the next 30 years together.
Bonnie’s zest for life and radiant personality built many long-lasting friendships wherever she went and with whoever she came into contact.
Her passion for travel led to her becoming a travel agent, a career she spent many successful years working at. When she decided a change of direction was in order, she left the travel industry and ran her own sunglass and reading glass wholesale company for some 25-plus years. She was very successful at this too, and she became known to family and friends as “the sunglass mogul”.
Bonnie grew up in a loving and close family. She was predeceased by her parents Ray and Charlotte Reinbold, her birth mother Leona Reinbold, her niece Taya Reinbold, her grandparents and many aunts and uncles.
She is survived by her loving husband Eric, her brothers; Greg (Pat) Reinbold, Derek Reinbold, Bret Reinbold, and her sister Tina (Tony) Zart, her nephews Shaun (Thao), Kyle (Jenn), Ryan Reinbold, Jordan Zart and her niece Megan Zart, and grandnephew and niece Landon & Kaydence Mattice. She also leaves behind her chosen family of Isabel Boedeker, Kiera and Mike Muncner and Tia and Jamie Schmidtke, all of whom she brought into her family circle also.
Bonnie always dreamed of travelling and over her lifetime, she and Eric made that dream come true. Bonnie loved to travel and managed to visit many countries, always coming home with interesting, often funny, stories to entertain friends and family with.
She was also a very talented artist. Bonnie took great joy in painting, and her days of painting and yakking with the girls in her painting group were the highlight of her week. Many friends and family proudly display her beautiful paintings.
She was a wonderful person, and her passing has left a huge hole in many hearts that will be difficult to heal. As has been said… the depth of the pain we feel on her passing is indicative of the love that we had for her…
As per her wishes, there will not be a service. In lieu of flowers, if anyone chooses to, please make a donation to the charity of your choice.
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From our our hearts our Deepest Sympathies to Eric & Bonnie’s family.
Eric, we mourn with you. Bonnie was and will always be the best. You’ve both made us feel so at home at your place, and when I think of how amazing the Okanagan is I think of Bonnie and you – Bonnie first, then you (haha). I will always display her art proudly in my home and tell my kids what a wonderful woman painted such beautiful pieces. I’ll think of her when I drink the best Canadian wine, or when the light hits just right on the bank of the river in winter and everything glows. I’ll look after my mom, too, because you know she’s crushed. So much love to you, and love always for Bonnie.
Bonnie in company of Eric welcomed me into her world and the laughing never stopped. Bonnie was so easy to be around that time just passed to quickly. Bonnie introduced me to the world of painting and it will keep her memory alive with every brush stroke. Thanks Bonnie and my heart goes out to Eric , and all who knew her.
So sorry to hear of Bonnie’s passing. Such a talented, warm, loving and wonderful person to all. Our deepest sympathies to Eric and Bonnie’s family and friends.
Bonnie will be dearly missed by her friends and family. We are thinking of you Eric and all her family.
I just want to pretend it’s not true … I love you, my beautiful friend, Bonnie. My heart has no words ….. excel that I love you Bonnie and I want this to not be real. But if it is, thank you for an amazing lifetime of love and laughter and fun and friendship.. XOXO
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Such terribly sad news.
Sending you my deepest condolences Eric for the loss of your loving Bonnie.
Eric and family, words cannot express how saddened we are to learn of your loss. Our heart felt sympathy to you and the family at this sad time..
So very sad. She will missed. She was a very lovely person! XoX
Eric I am so sorry for your loss. My heart just hurts for you. Bonnie was a wonderful woman. She brought so much love and laughter to all who knew her. She will be missed dearly ❤️ RIP Bonnie 🥰
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will always remember Bonnie by her laughter and giggles and the energy she brought with her when she entered a room. My thoughts are with you as you go through this difficult time. ❤️ Auntie Joan
Eric, I’m so shocked and sad to hear about Bonnie’s passing. Many hugs