Patrick John Bonney

Patrick John Bonney passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at his home in Butte surrounded by his loving family. He was born Saturday, September 23, 1939 in Mora, New Mexico to Raymond and Susan (Duran) Trujillo. Pat was raised in Butte and attended Butte schools including the Grant School. He and Fred Juarez both walked out of school together in the 8th grade but both later earned their GED’s. In his younger days he enjoyed several sports especially speed skating. In 1956, Salt Lake City native, Virginia Brockbank moved to Butte and on June 17, 1958 she and Pat were united in Marriage in Butte. Together they had three boys and two girls. Patrick was proud of his 29 years working in the mines in Butte. He later worked at the War Bonnett Inn and Lisac’s Tri-Stop. Pat had a strong work ethic, an incredible sense of humor and a profound love for his family. He is remembered as willing to do anything for his family. He had many talents and interests and loved sharing them with his family If it wasn’t teaching them how to hunt and fish, it was serving as a ghost artist for Wendy to get a free yearbook at East Junior High. He wasn’t above loading a neighborhood full of kids into his Jeep for an adventure or teaching his kids how to gamble on “the frog”. As his children grew, Pat loved a good practical joke and even enjoyed having a beer with his kids. He truly was a caring and loving father. He is preceded in death by his infant son Patrick Bonney Jr and his wife, Virginia who passed away August 29, 2001 and his granddaughter, Desiree. Survivors include his daughters and son-in-law, Wendy Crnich and Tina and Marc Snow Jr, sons and daughter-in-law, Tony and Jackie Bonney and David Bonney all of Butte. Also surviving are 9 grandchildren: Jennifer (Nate), Cassandra, Stephanie, P.J. (Hattie), Jared, Isabelle (Tag), Krystal, Koby and Nickalus, six great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be conducted Friday, March 22nd, 2024 at 1 PM in Wayrynen-Richards Funeral Home. Pat’s family would like to express a special thank you to Tina and Debbie at Highlands Hospice for all the gentle care they gave Pat. He truly enjoyed the time spent with them.

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Patrick John Bonney

September 23, 1939 - March 5, 2024