Bonnie Stewart

After a long, beautiful life Margaret Elinor (Bonnie) Stewart from Russell, MB passed away peacefully on October 5th, 2024 at the Russell Personal Carehome at the age of 95 years.

She was predeceased by her loving husband Robert (Bob) Stewart, sons Bradley Stewart and Bruce Stewart as well as her beautiful granddaughter Marley Stewart.

Bonnie's surviving family will always remember her and miss her greatly. Surviving her is son Brent (Dale) Stewart, daughter Marilyn Stewart-Foster. Her precious grandchildren; Brett (Sondra), Travis (Sadie), Tara-Leigh (Trevor), Kelsey (Tyler), Madison (Mickenzie), Bennett (Kate), Bobbi-Jo (Cody). Great grandchildren; Logan, Ryker, Harley, Madeline, JJ, Riley, Brance, Blair, Kohler, Vaughn and Joran.

Bonnie Dunn was born at Sacred Heart Hospital in Russell, MB on February 24th, 1929 to Florence & Watson Dunn. Bonnie married Robert (Bob) Stewart on September 7th 1951, and together raised 4 children; Brad, Bruce, Brent and Marilyn on the Primrose Hereford Farm in the Minniska District. Bob, Bonnie & family lived on Watson and Florence Dunn homestead alongside her brother Mervyn and Shirley Dunn.

Bob was the herdsman for Primrose Hereford Farms. Together they attended many shows to become well accomplished in the cattle show industry in Canada. Bonnie joined Bob at many of these shows with children in tow. Bonnie loved to feed and care for many show families. Everyone anticipated her arrival to the shows for her distribution of danties and warm-hearted nature. Every November she packed food in trunks for the Toronto Royal that was a noted show for their family. Many Sour Cream Tarts and dainties were eaten and she was so proud of sharing her love of baking. She will be forever remembered by so many.

Bonnie loved her children and nieces and nephews as they were all one family. Aunt Shirley and Bonnie shared the many roles as “moms”. Although, the grandchildren were Bonnie's “special award”. She spoiled them with love, cookies and tarts. She loved to have them sit in her sink while feeding them and singing to them. Her favourite days were spent with her family by her side. We know the love and kindness she passed onto them. Her selfless character taught us all so much. She never wanted to be a burden to any of us. As she wanted, she left us in peace and will be received in heaven with open arms and smiles.