- Date Of Birth: November 7, 1936
- Date Of Death: September 26, 2019
- State: Colorado
Lydia Elizabeth (Hilt) Bonnette was born November 7, 1936 to Emil and Lydia Hilt of St. Francis, Kansas. Growing up Lydia worked the family farm with her parents and 3 sisters and 3 brothers. Lydia learned many skills during her time on the farm which included sewing, cooking, baking and canning, just to name a few. Once Lydia graduated high school she aspired to give life beyond the farm a try. She moved to Denver, Colorado and attended Barnes Business College. Upon completion of school, Lydia joined the workforce and worked as a secretary for a small construction company. This is where she met the love of her life and soul mate, Marshall Bonnette. Lydia and Marshall hit it off right away. They were married on May 1, 1960 in St. Francis, Kansas. Lydia and Marshall settled in Denver and began their married life together. Lydia and Marshall raised three wonderful children, Mitchell, Janet and Kristal.
