Bonita Belle McLean “Bonnie”

A warm hearted, caring and fun-loving woman, Bonnie, age 88, of Buellton, passed away September 25th at her home.

Bonnie was born in Sioux City, Iowa the second of five children to Helen Robinson and Miles Nelson. She earned her LPN degree in Minneapolis and while going to school, met the love of her life at a ski jump in 1950. She married Bill McLean five years later and they were happily married for 67 years.

She is survived by her husband Bill and three children: Robert, Brenda of Buellton and James (LiChuan) of Colorado Springs. Bonnie had three granddaughters, Mikaela, Lauren and Kaylyn and six great-grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life will be held at her home December 27th. Please call Bob at 805-298-2979 for details.