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 condolences. She was fortunate to have been near your caring family in her final days.
Aloha e Ian and Meda – condolences on the recent loss of your sister Bonnie – thank you for so profoundly and compassionately sharing your journey with Bonnie and your travels through the complexities of our health care systems. Much peace and love in the universe to you and your ‘ohana. m
Very sorry for your loss…too soon but at least shes not in pain anymore…
I’m very sorry Ian.
I’m so sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry. It’s hard.
Condolences! May your loss be tempered by wonderful memories of your sister.
Ian and Meda, sending you and your sister’s children loads of love and light. Thank you for sharing the journey with us.
Please accept my condolences.