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Bonnie Row Memorial Page
RIP Bonnie Row 1948-2008
Bonnie left us on the 23rd of october 2008, after a brilliant battle with
cancer. I have watched several people get taken by this disease, and Bonnie
exihibited a grace and beauty that I have never seen. She failed to accept the
standards as to what happens when you have cancer, and would bounce back from
operations and chemo, to head for the beach, sail her boat, or hike thru the
hills, soaking in the beauty of life with every ounce of her being. Bonnie was
known thruout the world, both as a talented diver and spearo, but also as a
wonderful friend, with a huge extended family from several countries. I had the
pleasure to dive with her, and travel a bit, sharing the passion we both loved.
Probably my most memorable time with her was in Chile, were she represented the
USA in the first Womens Worlds Chamionship. We were all staying at a small hotel
downtown, Rene Rojas, Bob Humphrey, Dave Edlunds, Glen and Mike McGuire, Bill
Ernst,Janis Smith, Anne Doherty, Brandi Easter, all of us, and I remember
throwing her 56th birthday party, taking over the hotel kitchen, cooking fresh
fish and drinking wine with everyone pitching in.
The Kiwis, and a few other
divers showed up, and we had the best time, telling story, laughing and enjoying
the diversity that was there. I think thats what Bonnie treasured most, her
friends. She was a loving person, talented diver, but most of all,,,,, she was
my friend. I will miss her deeply.
Dennis Haussler
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