Bonnie Marie (Jenkins) Hoover was born February 28, 1934 to Joseph Ulysess Jenkins & Leona Mabel (Cloud) Jenkins in a sod hut in Lincoln County, Colorado. Her grandpa gave her the nickname of Cottontop. She went home to be with the Lord on January 18, 2024 at the age of 89.
She and several of her siblings went to Fountain School in Colorado Springs, so they boarded with other families and went home on the weekends. The Jenkins family had a bull, that when as kids they would pull his testicles he would allow them to climb on and ride him home.
Bonnie was watching a set of twins when she met Floyd E. Hoover where he was working for Smith Cattle Company. They married on November 9, 1952. She cooked for ranch hands and drove a station wagon as a school bus while having 2 or 3 kids of her own along for the ride. She also sold tupperware on the side. They moved to MT in 1959 for Floyd to continue working for Smith Cattle Company and had two more daughters.
Over the years she has worked many jobs including working for Beacon Carter, Lohman Motors, H&R Block, 600 Cafe, and Smith Livestock first as cook to the hired hands, then later as their secretary.
She was a member of the various beef/homemaker clubs. She was active on the school board at Trail Creek School. She loved sharing her knowledge of cooking and beef by working with many different clubs either demonstrating how to or judging cookoffs. She also liked quilting. She loved spending time with family especially the great grandkids and playing pinochle.
She is survived by two brothers Bill (Marlyn) Jenkins & John (Judy) Jenkins. Her children, daughter Sheryl Whitney (Dwayne) of Miles City, son Bruce Hoover of Miles City, son Keith (Barb) Hoover of Ismay, daughter Jenifer Villeneauve of Glasgow, and daughter Julie (RJ) Hubbard of St. Marie. Grandchildren Josh, Seth (Casey), Tessa Whitney. Terry (Ann) Nass, Michelle Berry, Cactus (Mike) Steelman, Autumn (Layne) Murnion. Kayla (Joe) Kiel, Jeremy (Brittany) Hoover. Greg Villeneauve. And numerous great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, and nieces & nephews.
Visitation will be held Sunday, January 28, 2024 at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City with family receiving friends from 4:00-6:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Monday, January 29, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Stevenson’s Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will follow at the Eastern Montana State Veterans Cemetery. Following the burial please join the family at the VFW for a time of fellowship. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday January 28, 2024
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Monday January 29, 2024
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Monday January 29, 2024
Easter Montanan Veterans Cemetery
Cemetery Rd
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday January 28, 2024
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Monday January 29, 2024
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Monday January 29, 2024
Easter Montanan Veterans Cemetery
Cemetery Rd
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Butch and Julie Krutzfeldt says
Bonnie was a great lady…we enjoyed her and our friendship immensely. Our sincere sympathy to all.
Shirley and Walter Rolf says
Sorry guys for the loss of your mom. Special lady.
Becky/Ed Gergen says
I always enjoyed seeing and talking to Bonnie. She was a good lady. We are sorry for your loss.
Denise Harvey says
What a wonderful lady! Always a smile and warm greetings! She will be missed! Hugs
Jackie Zimmerman says
Bruce, Autumn, Josh, Seth and entire family..
My thoughts are with you. Sending prayers.
Bonnie Mace says
Hoover Family
So sorry for your loss . I always enjoyed visiting with Bonnie. She will be missed by everyone Remember the good times.
MARTHA J CRANDALL says
My sympathy
Marcy Stabler Parks says
Keith, Barb, and family, I am so sorry! You are all in my thoughts and prayers!
Jerry & Donna Schaefer says
So sorry to hear of Bonnie’s passing. Our sympathies go out to Bruce and all of their family. She was a wonderful neighbor and she will be greatly missed.
Kyle & Gail Shaw says
Hoover Family, So sorry to read this news about Bonnie, She was so nice and always would visit. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Smith Family says
Sad times for the family, Floyd and now Bonnie, such a great couple. Sincere sympathy.
Julie K says
I will miss our visits, but I know Floyd was waiting for you with open arms.
Rest in peace, lovely lady.
My condolences to all your family.
John and Debbie Morford says
Bonnie was a gem! Always enjoyed visiting with her. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Wanda Linnell Richlen says
Hoover family you are in my thoughts and prayers
Tammy Pecha says
So sorry for your loss.You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Ann Murray says
So sorry to see of Bonnie’s passing. I always enjoyed a short visit with her when I would see her in town. Memories are a treasure.
Donald Bundy says
Sorry for your loss, the Hoover family will be in our thoughts and prayers
Diana Elwood says
Dear Hoover family, I’m so sorry to hear of Bonnie’s death, she was a wonderful lady and hard worker. May God give you all peace and comfort knowing she is at rest.
Diana
Pam Rogge says
Prayers and condolences for the Hoover family.
Deb & Bob Hagemeister says
Sheryl, Bruce, Keith and all the families. So sorry to hear of Bonnie’s passing. She was a special person in our lives! Will miss the wonderful conversations! Our thoughts and prayers are with you! Deb and Bob
Cooper says
I am so sorry for your loss my prayers go out to you guys
Eileen Entzel says
My thoughts and prayers are with the Hoover family
Dixie And Toni says
Bonnie was a great neighbor. She would bring garden goodies over and we had many conversations at the mail boxes. We shall miss her.
Irene A Trogden says
What a sweet lady. She always had a smile and time to visit. Floyd and her together in peace. My condolences to the family.
Dave & Jody Smith says
Bonnie Hoover family,
Bonnie was a special person to me and my family. She was a caring friend, Baby Sitter, for me as a child and Dustan when he was a child me as an adult. She ran our office at Smith Cattle as if the business was hers. She helped in the transition of the business from Bob Smith to Dave Smith. All this time she was living at the ranch and she drove the 42 miles twice a day. Bonnie and Floyd raised 5 wonderful kids that grew up knowing how to work. Each one of their kids became the extend foundation of the Hoover family. God Blessed you and your family in this time of sorrow and remembering Bonnie’s complete life. Love you all.
Stroh Jackie says
God Bless you Bonnie Rest in peace! Sincere Sympathy to you the family in your time of sorrow. It wasn’t long ago of Floyd’s passing. May they have eternal peace together ❤️ .
Bill Griffin says
Hoover family
So sorry for the loss of Bonnie. She was one of the solid pillars in our community for as long as I can remember.
Bill and Ronda
Kuhbacher Charlee and Justin says
I always loved your parents, and your Mom was an amazing lady…Deepest Condolences from our family to yours…May her wings lead her to Heaven where she belongs! Love ya JulieAnne
Vickie Gunderson says
I have known Bonnie and Floyd for as long as I can remember..very kind and unassuming people. Great memories growing up knowing the family as neighbors and many 4-H activities. We have sadly lost most all of that generation. Prayers and blessings to all of the family💔
Louise Twitchell says
Sorry for your loss. Praying for you all at this time
Mark Ostendorf says
Very sorry, Bonnie was a thoughtful and caring person and a good friend to our family.
Sandra Barclay says
So sorry to hear of Bonnie’s passing. I am glad I had a visit with her a couple weeks ago. Condolences to all of you. She qas a great lady.
Tom and Lillian Ostendorf says
We are so sorry for your loss. Bonnie was always a special friend to our family. She faithfully sent us Christmas cards every year since we got married for 50 years! She will be missed.
Jan. Champion says
My prays to Bonnie family She was a good friend and neighbor when I lived in the valley. God Bless the family
John Munsell says
Was always a pleasure to visit with Bonnie over several decades. Quite the lady.
Mary Beth Kibler says
Dear Sheryl and your siblings as well as the rest of your family. I’m sorry that God to take your mom home to Heaven, yet heaven welcomed Bonnie with open arms. She always had a smile and loved to visit. May your memories keep her close to your hearts.
Bill and Sandy Jensen says
Our sincere condolences. Bonnie was a fun lady and we always enjoyed visiting with her.
Vicki Nunn says
I enjoyed sewing with Bonnie, building a friendship that lasted till her passing. I don’t think Bonnie ever met a person that stayed a stranger for more than a couple of minutes. Her and Floyd will be missed by many.
Ron and Connie Watts says
Bonnie was always such an enjoyable lady. Our sincere sympathy to all of her family.
Joe Fredrickson says
So sorry for your loss.
Patsy Davis says
My sincere sympathy to all of you in your loss of your dear Mother, Grandmother, And Friend! I always loved our visits and her cheery smile❣️
Bonnie was an inspiration and a pillar of our community, and will be missed by so many!
Karson and Marie Farnum Kluver says
Hoover Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Enjoyed the visits with your Mom. She always had a sweet smile when she greeted you.
Jody Fiechtner says
Hoover Family ~ very sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother, Bonnie. Prayers and thoughts to all of you.
Sheryl Whitney says
Dear Friends of Bonnie Hoover, thank you for your many kind words and thoughts. We’ve been finding a few treasures. In her dresser drawer we found the write up of Vickie and David Gunderson’s wedding. I’m sure as we go through 90+years of things, we’ll find many more memories.
Thank you for caring and sharing!
Sheryl and family