Bonnie Jean Lemly (Smith) passed away at her Milwaukie residence on February 17, 2010, at the age of 80. Bonnie was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, to William and Jane Smith on September 11, 1929. At the age of 11, Bonnie’s family moved to the Johnson Creek-Milwaukie area where she attended all of the Milwaukie schools. In 1948, she married Ithel Conard Lemly and the two had four sons together, Norman, Jesse, Jon and Michael. Bonnie worked as the owner of a shopping center, and her time away from work was spent gardening, sewing and painting portraits. She was also involved in both local and national politics and a member of the Mormon Church.
Bonnie is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Norman and Barbara Lemly, of Oregon City, Oregon; son and daughter-in-law, Jesse and Sandy Lemly, of Fleetwood, North Carolina; son and daughter-in-law, Jon and Sandy Lemly, of Canby, Oregon; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Rhea Lemly, of Milwaukie, Oregon; sister, Sadie Dukart, of West Linn, Oregon; sister, Jennifer Smith, of Warrington, Oregon; and brother, Charlie Smith, of Carver, Oregon. She also leaves behind 4 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Bonnie was preceded in death by her father William N. Smith, mother Jane Smith (Burbaga), brother Bill Smith and ex-husband Ithel Conard Lemly. A Funeral Service was held at Crown Memorial Center on Monday, February 22, 2010 at 12:00 pm followed by a committal at Riverview Cemetery. On-line condolences can be made at www.ANewTradition.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Crown Memorial Center in Milwaukie.
