Bonnie Lou (Trayer) Niles, a long time resident of Miles City, passed on July 23, 2019.
Bonnie was born January 24, 1927 to Edgar and Lela Trayer in Falls City, Nebraska. She was a champion of many causes. She also served as Justice of the Peace in Miles City and in Forsyth in the 1970’s.
Bonnie had a flair for drama and telling stories, which she used to host children’s television shows in Miles City and Bremerton, Washington in the 1960’s.
Bonnie spent much of her later years caring for feral cats in Miles City. Due to failing health, in March of this year, Bonnie moved to Port Orchard, Washington to live with her son, Tim.
Bonnie was preceded in death by her husband Charles A.(Chuck)Niles, just two short months before her death. She is survived by her brother, Gene Trayer. Her children, Jack (Dorothy) Browder, Liz (Dennis) Hansen, Charlie Niles, Missie Niles (John Ford) and Tim Niles (Debbie Wright). Many grandchildren, great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Over the last several years Bonnie had developed a close relationship with her niece, Julie Kay Axelberg. Julie brought hours of joy and laughter to Bonnie’s life as Julie helped Bonnie navigate the challenges of aging.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
10:00 AM
Saturday September 7, 2019
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
10:00 AM
Saturday September 7, 2019
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Shirley Rolf says
Liz, I am sorry about your mom. I’ll be thinking of you.
Wanda L Ayers says
Bonnie was a wonderful lady & a dear friend. She was smart, independant & caring. She would help anyone and had such a big heart for all. Bonnie’s big heart extended to her love of animals & her felines were especially important to her. I will cherish the many years we had together sharing stories & enjoying each others company. RIP dear friend.
Diane Grutkowski says
Bonnie was one of my very favorite people. We had so much fun telling dog and cat stories. She had a fascinating life, full of adventure. I was fortunate to call her my friend.
MARTHA CRANDALL says
My sympathy. I worked with Bonnie at the Met Cafe.
Timothy Niles says
Bonnie Niles, a long time resident of Miles City passed on July 23rd. Bonne is survived by her brother Gene Trayer and her childeren Jack Browder, Liz Hansen, Charlie Niles, Missie Niles,Tim Niles and numerous grandchildren and great grand childeren. She was a champion of many causes over the years and served as a justice of the peace in Miles City and Forsyth in the 1970’s. She had a flair for drama and telling stories which she used to host a childerens television show which aired in Miles City and Bremerton Washington in the 1960’s She spent much of her later years caring for the feral cats of Miles City.
Bev Howard says
Heaven has a very special angel. Bonnie was a very wonderful, loving woman. We had a lot of good times and laughs. I loved listening to her stories. She really had quite a life. I am lucky to have had her for a friend. I’ll miss you a lot. Fly high with those wings lady.
Jackie Stroh says
I will certainly miss Aunt Bonnie’s visits and knowing that she’s not on this Earth anymore I know she’s in a better place with her cats she loves so much and the dogs that she also had a fondness for Rest in Peace Aunt Bonnie! Love you! Jackie
B Dean Holmes says
Rest in peace. Bonnie served as justice of the peace during the time I served as mayor.
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Barb Herren Johnston says
Dear Liz, I’m sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. I have so many fond memories of her and your family just living down the road from us. I remember her love of animals, no matter how big or small and some of her funny stories about those animals…the dalmation who climbed the tree and the cat who befriended the blind mouse. So many… I pray that the many good memories you and your family share will help to comfort you in the days ahead. You’ll be in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless and comfort you!
JULIE AXELBERG says
Dearest Auntie ~ I’m so very thankful for the last five years and the time we spent together. I was so honored to be your friend and ‘daughter.’ You’re unforgettable and deeply missed. I love you “to pieces.”