In loving memory of
Bonnie Lynn McKenzie
December 3, 1982 - June 12, 2018
Bonnie Lynn McKenzie, 35, passed away on June 12, 2018 at her home in Fort Collins, Colorado. She was born on December 3, 1982 to Elena Salas McKenzie and Steven McKenzie in Brookline, Massachusetts. She touched so many lives with her generosity, perseverance, and passion for helping others.
Bonnie dedicated her life to the service of others. She was President of People First of Larimer County, a local self-advocacy group for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Bonnie also was a state Board Member and Sergeant at Arms for Speaking For Ourselves Colorado, the statewide self-advocacy group for individuals with disabilities. Bonnie was active in her community, volunteering at Timberline Church as a Respite provider and for various other non-profits.
Bonnie is survived by her mother, Elena; father, Steven, and step-mother, Aimee; her sister, Christina, and brother-in-law, Brad; step-sister, Katie; and her nephew and nieces, Braden, Amalia, Elliah, and Zoe.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10 am on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at Timberline Church located at 2908 S Timberline Rd. Fort Collins, CO 80525 with a reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to People First of Larimer County to provide scholarships for self-advocate leadership development. Please contact The Arc of Larimer County at (970) 204-6991x22 for more information.
Bonnie dedicated her life to the service of others. She was President of People First of Larimer County, a local self-advocacy group for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Bonnie also was a state Board Member and Sergeant at Arms for Speaking For Ourselves Colorado, the statewide self-advocacy group for individuals with disabilities. Bonnie was active in her community, volunteering at Timberline Church as a Respite provider and for various other non-profits.
Bonnie is survived by her mother, Elena; father, Steven, and step-mother, Aimee; her sister, Christina, and brother-in-law, Brad; step-sister, Katie; and her nephew and nieces, Braden, Amalia, Elliah, and Zoe.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10 am on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at Timberline Church located at 2908 S Timberline Rd. Fort Collins, CO 80525 with a reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to People First of Larimer County to provide scholarships for self-advocate leadership development. Please contact The Arc of Larimer County at (970) 204-6991x22 for more information.
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