Bonnie G. Reitmair

Bonnie G. Reitmair, 64, of Northglenn, Colorado, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on February 4, 2010. After dealing with Type I Diabetes for many years and a courageous four year battle with brain cancer, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ took her to his Eternal home.

She was born on May 15, 1945 in Idledale, Colorado. She attended Bear Creek High School and Morganti Modeling School.

Bonnie is survived by her husband and soul mate of 45 years, Bernard; three sons, Brett (Dawn), Brian (Amy), Bradley (Teresa); one daughter, Brandi (Brad Reed); thirteen grandchildren, Maegan, Dailey, Cambrey, Aubrey, Brody, Trevor, Malia, Rachel, Bryce, Ashley, Brandon, Braxton, Braelynn; two sisters, Margie Jackson and Dorothy Walker (brother in law, Al Walker); one brother, Ronald Forsberg (sister in law, Marlyn Forsberg); brothers in law, Joe Reitmair, of Prescott, Arizona and Clemens Reitmair, of Madison, Wisconsin; sisters in law Rita (Norbert) Brickl, Sauk City, Wisconsin; Leah Reitmair (Brody-Trevor) and Wendy Cowan (Meagan); Aunt, Adelaide (Mickey) and Uncle, Ralph Padilla, of New York; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jo and Fuzzy Forsberg, of Idledale, Colorado.

Bonnie's friendly carefree nature, twinkling eyes and contagious smile will be missed by everyone.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to any Key Bank, and will be distributed to her favorite charities.

Many thanks to the Hospice Pallative Care Teams for their compassionate care and all the support from friends during her illness. A special thanks to Ruth Callison from St. Mark's for her weekly visits.

Bonnie was a charter member of St. Mark Catholic Church, a Past President of it's Ladies Guild and taught CCD at her home before the Parish Center was built.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mark's Catholic Church, 3141 W. 96th Ave., Westminster, Colorado on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at 10:00 AM. Visitation will be one hour prior to the mass at church. The celebrant will be Rev. Kenneth Koehler, Pastor of St. Mark's. There will be a reception at the Parish Hall immediatley following the mass. The escorted funeral procession will leave St. Mark's at 12:30 PM to Fort Logan National Cemetery, where the Committal Service will be held at 1:30 PM at Staging Area/Shelter "B".