Manning, Bonnie (Roberts) Age 76, of Coon Rapids, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2021. Preceded in death by parents, Manly and Clara Roberts; and sisters Patricia Borner, Barbara Hahn, and Pamela Roberts. Survived by husband, Timothy; and three children, Timothy (Kristy) Manning Jr., Michelle (Derek) Cherne, and Rebecca (Kevin) Mitties; 8 grandchildren, Maya, Gabe, Adam, Nate, Audrey, Tessa, Sophia and Grace. Bonnie was retired but had a rewarding career working at the University of Minnesota in the Department of Epidemiology. Bonnie was fearless in trying new things. She could teach herself how to do anything. This included building lawn furniture, laying brick, making kombucha, sewing doll clothes or researching all things on the internet. Bonnie dedicated her life to giving to other people. If a family member was in need, she was there. She was also known for her many donations to people and charities. A celebration of life will be held in her honor on Thursday, July 29 from 5:00-8:00 PM at the VFW, 1919 Coon Rapids Blvd NW, Coon Rapids 55433. Inurnment at a later date at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred to Blair's Tree of Hope, a foundation whose mission is to help families of children hospitalized with cancers of the blood. blairstreeofhope.org

Published on June 30, 2021