Bonnie Jean (B’Hymer) Winecka died on April 5, 2018 at her home in Kent, WA following a courageous battle with cancer. She was 68.
Bonnie was born on September 17, 1949 in Renton, WA to her parents, Elaine (Campbell) B’Hymer and Ellsworth B’Hymer. She lived in Kent for most of her life and attended Meridian Elementary, Meridian Junior High, and graduated from Kent Meridian (K-M) High School in 1968. Bonnie married Dennis Winecka in 1968 (divorced in 1986).
Bonnie is survived by her two sons, Jason and Lance Winecka, daughter in-laws Natalie and Amy Winecka; two older brothers, Alan and Clifford B’Hymer; two younger sisters, Beth (B’Hymer) Wilson and Patti B’Hymer, and five grandchildren; Jaden, Chloe, Tristan, Nolan, and Clara; plus many loving nieces and nephews. She is also survived by Jack Merrill who was her long-time partner in life.
A celebration of life will be held at the Kent Senior Center on Friday May 4th from 3pm to 6pm. All friends and family are welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to a hospice organization.
Bonnie will be missed by her family and friends. Please keep her close in your thoughts and memories.
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