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Dennis Bonar

Dennis Bonar, 57, died at his home January 26, 2006 after a four ­year battle with cancer. Dennis was born in Lewiston, Idaho on March 25, 1948, one of six children. He was preceded in death by his father Kenneth and his sister Linda. As a child Dennis was raised in Montana and later enjoying working on Wyoming horse ranches. Dennis graduated from Billings High School in Billings, Montana in 1966. In 1968, he joined the Air Force, his first assignment being in Montana. During his first ten years of enlisted time, he was assigned to various positions around the globe. He completed his Bachelor's degree in 1978 and was then selected for Officers' Training School, where he continued serving and eventually became a Mission support Squadron commander in Germany. During his rewarding career Dennis was promoted to Lt. Colonel and retired in October of 2002 from Peterson AFB after 34 years of military service. In retirement he loved to write, ski, fish, travel and spend time with his family. Dennis is survived by his wife Colleen and children Chris, Brenda, Josie and Kelly. He is also survived by his mother Elma, four sisters Sandra, Kay, Paula and Angie and his four grandchildren David, Shane, Sami and Jesse. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 29, 2006 at Evergreen Funeral Home. Funeral services for Dennis will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday January 30, 2006 at the Evergreen Funeral Home Chapel 1830 E. Fountain Blvd. Colorado Springs, Colorado 80910. Interment will follow at the Evergreen Cemetery in Colorado Springs with a celebration of Dennis' life at the family home afterwards. The family would appreciate in lieu of flowers that donations are made to Victory in the Valley, a cancer survivor’s organization that was dear to Dennis' heart. The address is 3755 East Douglas Ave. Wichita, KS 67218.

Published in The Gazette on Jan. 29, 2006



 
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11/22/15 05:18 PM #1    

Gary Armstrong

Dennis was a neighbor and a classmate at Washington Elementary School, before we were later classmates at Billings Senior High.  He had a long and distinguished career in the Air Force - retiring as a Lt. Col. after 34 years of service.  He died after a four year battle with cancer in 2006.  We spent a lot of time getting around Billings on our bicycles, and playing tennis at the Central Park Tennis Courts.  We both started at Washington School in grade 5 and as new kids on the block developed a good friendship.  


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