Obituary of Carrie Bonnet

BONNET - Carrie Bonnet, resident of Saskatoon, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2005 at St. Paul's Hospital. She was 86 years of age. Carrie Bonnet was born on November 5, 1918 at Yorkton, Saskatchewan; a daughter of Charlie and Edith (nee Grunert) Bonnet. Her mother pre-schooled her at home. When Carrie began attending Grunert School, she moved from grades 1 - 3 in the first three days. At a young age, Carrie began a life-long passion for piano, and as a second instrument, the violin. Carrie completed her grade 8 at the age of 12, then devoted the next four years to intensive piano and violin practice (6 - 8 hours a day). She began teaching music at age 16. Having accepted the Lord as her Saviour at an early age, she felt teaching children was her ministry in life. The Yorkton Enterprise in 1935 quotes "at the young age of 16 Carrie received many musical honors and showed great brilliance holding the bronze, silver and gold medals of the National College of Music and Arts, and two degrees (Associate & Licentiate) in piano". Carrie taught music in Yorkton and Springside for many years and then took care of both her mother and father who had become ill with Parkinson's disease while residing in Saskatoon. Carrie was a gentle, caring person, with high standards in everything she did. She was also talented in needlework (crochet & embroidery), and she took a keen interest in the lives of her niece Karen and nephew Dale, and was thrilled to learn that Dale had completed his grade 9 & 10 in piano a year ago. Carrie also lived a year in California and eight years in Vancouver, before returning to Saskatoon. She resided at Elim Lodge seniors centre from 1997 to 2002. Carrie will be remembered as a brilliant and deeply caring teacher. She expected the best from her many students and usually achieved that. She also maintained her own skill level late into her years. Just four years ago, at age 82, she and her brother Clarence played the difficult piano duet "Nola" flawlessly. She is survived by her brother Clarence and his wife Barbara of Abbotsford, BC and their two children, daughter Karen of Mississauga, and son Dale of Guelph, Ontario, as well as other relatives and friends. A graveside service was held on Saturday afternoon, July 30, 2005 at the family plot in the Yorkton City Cemetery. Pastor Steve Rosluk of First Baptist Church officiated. Son Clarence gave the eulogy. Pallbearers were Kent Grunert, David Williams, Pastor Steve, Ray Bailey, Dean Petersen and Len Varga. Arrangements were entrusted to Bailey's Funeral Home. Service Information Saturday, July 30th, 2005 2:00pm, Yorkton, Saskatchewan Interment Details Yorkton City Cemetery