On March 25th with her loved ones by her side, Bonnie Kay Sprague (Stollard) our beloved Wife, Mother, Nanny, Sister and Friend, passed away. Bonnie was born on June 28, 1950 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada to Reginald Thomas Wade Gargan and Mildred Opal Edith “Babbs” Lyon. She was the middle child of this union joined by brothers Wade and Dan. She grew up there near her favorite Aunt Teddy who instilled in her the love of horses. She later worked on ranches in Saskatchewan, was a long time Out Rider for the Assiniboia Downs Racetrack in Winnipeg picking up runaways and wrecks, she also worked as a pen checker at the 6,000 head feedlot in Miami, Manitoba. She worked at many things in her life to provide a good life for her and her daughter Tiffany including starting her own Karaoke Business which, with her beautiful voice, was very successful. She moved to St. Adolphe Mb. where she bought her second home where she spent many gatherings with family and friends, cooking, having bonfires and sharing her karaoke and fun times. Her daughter (Tiffany) moved to a home close by and she was able to spend countless hours of quality time with her precious granddaughters which were her most special treasures.
Bonnie was looking for that special person and was hoping to get back to her roots of a ranch style life, someone suggested she try an “online dating site” where she met Roger in 2008 and through the years of traveling back between Canada and Montana, they both fell deeply in love with each other and were married on August 29, 2013. and lived happily at the ranch on Greenleaf Creek road ever since. They enjoyed dancing; she was a wonderful dance partner. She loved traveling, rodeos, and family gatherings, but most of all she was happy being with her husband at the ranch. Roger knew he had a keeper when she bailed in and helped him cut several 2 year old stud colts the first morning of her first visit to the ranch, scolding him for starting to toss the “colt fries” to the dog. She said, “Save ’em and I fix ’em for breakfast” and she did. They spent many wonderful, love filled years together.
Bonnie’s horse bucked her off several years ago breaking her arm which was followed by several surgeries to repair bones and a rotator cuff. By the time she healed from that she had to have major back surgery in August 2018. On February 4, 2019 she was diagnosed with ALS and began a downward spiral of this horrible disease for which there is no cure yet.
She is survived by her husband, Roger, her daughter Tiffany Stollard and granddaughters Paige, Brooke and Dakota from St.Adolphe Mb, her daughter Valerie Robertson and grandson Kiel from B.C. , Brothers, Wade (Lita) Gargan, and Dan (Laural) Gargan, nephew Shaun (Sarah) Sullivan, nephew David (Erin) Gargan and niece Miranda (Matt) Lowe. Stepchildren, son Ernie Sprague, son Jake Sprague, daughter Christina (Scott) Potter and grandsons Chris Sprague, Brayden Sprague, Kayden Simanton, Kaden Roberts, and Casey Storms; and great granddaughter, Amber Storms.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate a contribution In Bonnie’s name to the “The ALS Association Evergreen Chapter” or Billings Clinic ALS Neurology Fund as we appreciated their continued support and would have been at a loss without them
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Saturday August 1, 2020
Family Ranch
247 Greenleaf Creek Road
Forsyth, Montana 59327
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Saturday August 1, 2020
Family Ranch
247 Greenleaf Creek Road
Forsyth, Montana 59327
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Clark Fletcher says
So sorry for your loss Roger! Prayers to your family
Loni and Buggs Hartman says
Roger and family:
We are so very sorry for the loss of Bonnie. She was such a sweet kind soul. I still cant believe she had to fight this cruel awful illness. May she be pain free. I will miss seeing her and visiting with her. I hope the Lord helps mend your broken hearts. God bless you all. Loni and Buggs Hartman
Duane and Sue Allred says
Roger,
Sorry to hear of your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Emmett LaBree says
She was a fine little lady. Better days ahead Rodger.
Rita FitzGerald says
A sad day—Roger you are in my prayers🙏
Michaela says
So sorry for your loss!
I’m grateful I was able to meet her!
Prayers to you Roger and your family!
DOnna McCulloch says
Roger,
I am so sorry for the loss of your wife. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May your good memories sustain you in the coming days.
JoAnn Harrison says
My God my dear friend, I just heard….I am SO sorry for you loss!! I didn’t think it would happen so fast! I am so very sorry. I didn’t know her well, but I know she was a hell of a woman and the world will mourn her!! I’m so sorry for your loss my friend!!
Bob Papin says
Roger,
Sorry to hear that Bonnie had past and may she now rest in peace.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you brother.
Dianne Schwien says
Prayers for all of you. Such a fine lady. Roger, may the fond memories help you heal. Dianne and Paul, your Bandera pals.
Jim and Ann Willson says
Roger so sorry to hear about Bonnie. You two were such a fun couple to watch on the dance floor. Roger you are a great old friend that i have known for many years. I hope you find comfort in your memories.
Jim and Annalise Willson
pat riedel says
Roger and family
sorry to hear of Bonnie’s passing, she was a sweetheart of a lady and will be missed
Clarajo says
Sorry to hear about Bonnie passing what a sweet sweet lady ! May all your memories fill your heart on the tough days . Love Clara Jo
Deb says
Roger and Family,
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Bonnie was a sweet lady.
Always remember “When A Loved One Becomes A Memory That Memory Becomes A Treasure”. She will all be a Treasure in your hearts and not forgotten. Treasure your memories as they will help you through difficult days ahead. My thoughts and prayer are with you all during difficult days ahead.
Jan &DJ Cornutt says
Our heartfelt sympathy Roger. Bonnie was a special Lady. Always had a smile and something kind to say. Will miss her on the wagon trains.
Wanda Bixby says
Sorry for your loss may she Rest In Peace. Take care Roger God Bless
John and Debbie Morford says
Roger, you and your family are in our hearts and prayers. May God give you peace during this difficult time. ♥️
Warren Louis says
So sorry for your loss. Enjoyed so much lunch and touring your ranch. I will miss your short visits at the NILE. God bless you and yours.
Debi Rapstad says
I’m so sorry for your loss, Roger. Blessings to you and your family. Take care.
Bob and Pat Corbin says
Roger, so very sorry you lost your beautiful dance partner. Though we know she is not sick any longer it is still a terrible loss. May she get some piece now and you too. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Randy and Cora Stennerson says
Bonnie May you Rest In Peace. Such a beautiful woman. Roger our hearts go out to you.
Jo-Anne Sullivan says
I met Bonnie on the day of her daughter’s (Tiffany’s) 18th birthday. It was a day I will never forget. Bonnie was an amazing and beautiful lady and I feel very fortunate to have spent a lot of time getting to know over the years. She will be greatly missed. <3 <3
Dawn Bronk says
Tiff, Paige,Brooke, Dallas and Roger
So sorry for your terrible loss. She was an inspiration to everyone. Our hearts and thoughts are with you all.
Connie Bouslaugh says
Roger, I am so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for you and the rest of Bonnie’s family.
Bernice Holowachuk says
“Bonnie” my beautiful friend, you are with the angels, and looking down on your family and friends. Your memory will always be there. Let your daughter and granddaughters find comfort that “Nana” is watching over them from heaven.
Lynn Miller says
So sorry for your loss Roger. She was a wonderful lady, and loved you so much!! You guys made such a wonderful couple!!
Jan Drake says
So sorry Roger!
I met you back in the old Powder River cattle drive days. I remember Bonnie is being so sweet and amazing woman and quite a hand!
Prayers for you and your family at this sad time.
Diana Elwood says
Dear Roger, My heart is aching for you for the loss of your beautiful Bonnie. From the first time I saw you two together I knew you were a perfect match. Know you are in my prayers and thoughts, may God bless and keep you and all Bonnie’s family thru this very hard time.
Tim and Lori Blaede says
So sorry for your loss Roger. Prayers for comfort.
Sharon Dickhaut says
So very sorry to read this Roger! You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers!
Mary Dillon says
My sincerest sympathy to all of you. May you find comfort knowing we will see our loved ones again. Your family will be in my prayers. Mary Dillon
Lara Skelley says
Sending sympathy for your loss Roger!
Chris and Terry Traeger says
Roger, Terry and I send heartfelt condolences to you. She was quite a gal and was absolutely your perfect match…..hugs…..
Pamela Sabourin says
Condolences to all Bonnie & Roger’s families
My heart goes out to you all
I am so thankful that I was able to spend time with Bonnie and take her to see my husband Lionel and they had laughs & tears Pamela Sabourin
Doug Benge says
Roger,
Condolences on the passing of Bonnie. Didn’t get to know her as I did you prior to my retirement. I very much appreciated your loyalty and professional association and overall friendship, including your mother. Best wishes.
Butch Dempster says
My condolences Roger.
Andrita Harris says
Deepest Condolences and sympathy to the family. Bonnie RIP.
kitte & Hank Coffin says
Roger, we’re so sorry for the loss of your wife. We will keep you in prayer.
Evelina Pescitelli says
Our deepest sympathies on such a proud loss of a beautiful spirit! Love and prayers to everyone.
Evelina Pescitelli says
That should have read “profound” loss not proud. I was blessed enough to see love personified whenever Nanny was with Tiffany and her girls. My deepest sympathies to the entire family.
Roger Sprague says
Thanks to everyone for your kind words. My family and I appreciate all your thoughts and prayers. Bonnie wanted to have her Memorial services here at the ranch and that is what we intend to do when it’s healthy to gather again and the Canadian border reopens to travel for her family.
Ramona Christianson says
I am very sorry to hear of Bonnie’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. You were a wonderful husband to her!
Margie Smith says
Wish I would have had the opportunity to know her… Heard nice things about her…. Had a brief conversations about mousetraps’ in Shiptons once… 🙂
Kevin and Debbie St Clair says
We are so very sorry for your loss. Keeping the family in our thoughts and prayers.
Dawn Shryock says
I loved her smile, and her laugh! I loved her gusto for life, and her dont quit attitude. She was a special friend to me. And to Dick also. I wish we had lived closer…there was just not nearly enough time with you both. The first time I met her I was awed by her energy, and rather taken aback when she chastised Roger about his cooking! One of the few people I considered a close friend. I will miss her dreadfully, as will the rest of her world.
Tracee Raymond says
Roger & family,
I’ve been trying to find the right words to express my condolences. Bonnie was such an amazing lady and I will miss seeing n calling her about your mail. I always enjoyed our chats. She always brought a smile on my face. Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Annette DeLattre says
So sad to hear of your loss, Roger. Sending love and prayers for you and your family.
Annette DeLattre
John Mobley says
I never met your wife, but evidently she was an energetic helpmate. So sorry for your loss to an ugly disease.
Mary Snell says
Roger and family:
My heartfelt sympathies. What a wonderful woman who I will truly miss. She was a blessing Roger. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless.
Donna Waddell says
Roger and Bonnie’s families,
Bonnie was a wonderful person and I was proud to call her my friend. She will be missed by all who knew her and had her in their life. She’s riding Pegasus now and singing with the angels. May God give you comfort in your time of loss. God bless you all.
Doug & Cheryl Heser says
Roger and Tiffany and families,
We are so sorry for your loss. Bonnie was a very special person, and we are glad you had her in your lives. May you be comforted knowing that friends like us care and keep you in our prayers. Doug & Cherie Heser
Tom Gillin says
Roger, I’m sorry to hear of your loss. Sounds like she was a great match for you! Her last couple years were sure rough. Peace be with you. God bless.
Maria Sharland says
I have only just seen this site to allow some words. In a very short time Bonnie became easily loved and admired by myself and friends who were helping at the ranch. I am so sorry for your hard times and you pain roger. I think of you often and wish you good things to come