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Richmond -- Bonnie Hazel Richmond was born on January 21, 1918, in St. Paul, MN to Hazel and Sprajue Smith. Her parents and two brothers, Kenneth and Dell, preceded her in death. On July 31, 1938, Bonnie married Fay Henry Richmond in Inver Grove, MN. Fay also precedes her in death. Bonnie was the mother of Ray Sprague Richmond of Placitas, Bonnie Fay Baird of Milwaukie, OR, and Kelly Ann Cockrell of Roswell; she was the grandmother of 11 grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. Bonnie was a lifetime member of the Order of Eastern Star. Bonnie's career included such jobs as journalist in Minnesota, Fire Fighter on a fire boat in Portland, OR and 16 years as a bookkeeper for a large restaurant in Portland, and real estate and travel agent in Albuquerque, NM. Bonnie enjoyed water skiing, cooking, traveling and animals. Bonnie was a devoted mother and wife. She died peacefully on February 7, 2001, at a nursing home in Roswell. Memorials may be given in her name to the Roswell Humane Society of First United Methodist Church in Roswell. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 10, 2001 at First United Methodist Church in Roswell. Pastor Steve Chappell will officiate.
        Published on: Sun February 11, 2001