- Date Of Birth: February 25, 1938
- Date Of Death: September 18, 2019
- State: Illinois
Bonnie Sybil Goodale, nee Edmondson, 81, of O’Fallon, IL passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at her residence with her eldest daughter by her side. Bonnie was born on February 25, 1938, in Peoria, IL. She attended First Baptist Church in O’Fallon, IL and enjoyed quilting.
At the age of two, she began dancing and performing on stage and dressed and resembled Shirley Temple. Throughout her teenage years, Bonnie continued dancing and performing on stage, radio, and on television. She then became an accomplished pianist and enjoyed playing the organ. Bonnie had a passion for interior design and prepared the architectural plans for a new home for her and her late husband, Charles. Bonnie was an active member of the community. She volunteered at the gift shop at Anderson Hospital, modeled clothes and jewelry at the Collinsville Convention Center, hosted bible study classes, and would go on church trips.
She and Charles loved traveling and visited many different countries. When spending time on the lake fishing, she consistently outfished everyone. Bonnie enjoyed playing cards, and board games, and was very good at playing pool. Her deepest joy over the last nine years was as a beloved member of the extended Meise family, who loved her extraordinarily. Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Sybil (nee Cotton) Edmondson, and her husband, Charles Goodale. Surviving is her cousins, Jack (Joanne) Nicholson, Tom (Carol) Nicholson, and Charles (Sandy) Nicholson.
Memories of a beautiful life. Pictures of three children, Oh, that was a time back when. Pictures of every season through the years. All of this brought her laughter, brought her tears. My eyes were drawn to a particular picture. One of Bonnie as Greg began to talk about her. “That was taken in front of her house.” He paused to reflect. He went on to say; “I saw her house, it had years of neglect It was a summer day; all I wanted was some ice water. And, I could not stop looking harder Bonnie came out of her house from filling my cup. We reminisced about when we built her house from the ground up. We were back again, my brothers and me to finish her basement. And this was just the beginning of how things went.” I took time to listen I wanted to hear more Greg continued to talk about the time Bonnie answered her door “.
Bonnie was reading some letters when they slipped onto the floor. She had to pick them up before answering the door Bonnie didn’t let me in right away, and soon I noticed why -Stained letters, faded photos, and a tear in her eye. The sadness I felt. I questioned, is it possible to defend? With my frequent visits, it was easy to call, Bonnie, my friend”. It was simple to go the extra mile. Together they had a face with a smile. Through Greg, Bonnie’s life unfolds Bonnie’s sentiment, her faith, and the things her heart holds Bonnie was happy, she made us happy and happily Bonnie became part of the Meise’s extended family.
She showed generosity, appreciation, and shared her love Because a family is what Bonnie wanted to be a part of Her presence gave meaning, not just to take up space a lovely lady filled with God’s grace I believe, Bonnie was sent here to fill someone’s place. Whatever the reason, I know God makes no mistakes. Bonnie’s pictures gave Sent awkwardness away. Looking at her mother in a particular picture Tammy heard, love gently whisper. Then, Greg and Tammy began to talk about her. Then … Time took a toll; it would be just a little while. For Greg to return to see Bonnie, her last smile. And that is how she left here She finally found peace and gave in to fear. And this day in September, We will remember Because Bonnie played a special part in memory of her leaving a place in our heart
