My sister, Bonnie Pauahi Stevens, passed away quietly this morning at her apartment in Honolulu. It was just a few minutes after dawn. She was 73.
She had been diagnosed with an advanced cancer this summer, and decided not to pursue aggressive treatment.
Bonnie was born in Honolulu, graduated from University High School, and the graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder. She lived most of her adult life in Groveland, California, a small town near the northern entrance to Yosemite.
She retired a decade ago as a training officer for the City of San Francisco at Hetch Hetchy Dam, not too far from Groveland.
She returned to Hawaii after her beloved husband, Ray Stevens, passed away in 2007. She only recently steppped down as Historian for the Daughters of Hawaii.
She is survived by two children, both living on the west coast, a close friend she called her hanai daughter, seven grandchildren, and close friends who will miss her dearly.
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My deepest sympathies to you and your family for the loss of your dear sister.
Aloha to Miss Bonnie. I am sorry for your loss, Mr. Ian.
I am sorry to hear of this, Ian. My love to you and Meda.
My deepest sympathy and aloha to you and your family, Ian.
Deepest sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your beloved sister. I lost my only sister and last sibling three years ago and still miss her very much. We will see all of our loved ones on the other side one day.
I am so truly sorry for your great loss. My heart goes out to you and Meda. I lost my sister, age 74, just 3 weeks ago. I know the pain you are feeling and I wish you all the surcease you can find in this sad time. Take care of each other!
I am sorry. May her transition have been peaceful.
Condolences to you and your family.
I am so truly sorry for your great loss. My heart goes out to you and Meda. I lost my sister, age 74, just 3 weeks ago. I know the pain you are feeling and I wish you all the surcease you can find in this sad time. Take care of each other!
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My sincerest aloha to you Ian. Losing a family member is like losing a part of yourself and your memory. Especially Bonnie, because she served as custodian of so much of your family history. You and Meda take care of yourselves.
My condolences and aloha to you and your family, Ian.
Sad news, and I wish you and Meda well.
Ian, I am sorry for your loss of your dear sister. You and family take care.
So sad and my condolences to your family. May all your memories be sweet.
Ian, I am profoundly sorry for the loss of your dear sister, Bonnie. Much Aloha to you and hold tight to your happy memories of your relationship!