LaVon Bonnie Cowley

Bonnie Cowley

Venice, Utah

Lavon "Bonnie" Larsen Cowley, 91, passed away October 14, 2017 at her home in Venice, Utah. She was born April 16, 1926 in Richfield to Lester and Violet Nichols Larsen. She married Robert Cowley on July 17, 1945 in Phoenix, Arizona. Their marriage was solemnized in the Manti Temple on February 12, 1958.

Bonnie was raised in Central. She met the love of her life Bob Cowley while working at a soda fountain in Richfield. After Bob's training and while awaiting orders, he and Bonnie were married in Phoenix. Happily for the newly weds, the war soon ended and they began their life together in Richfield and a few years later in Venice where they spent over 60 years happily married and raising four children.

Bonnie and Bob both held many positions in the Mormon Church. Bonnie was best known by friends and family for her wonderful skill as a cook and especially as a baker. She made many wedding cakes for friends and family.

Bob passed away in 2012. Bonnie is survived by her children: Cindy and husband Duane Jensen, Highland, Utah; Barbara and husband Ed Tolleson, Las Vegas, NV; Robin Cowley (wife Teresa deceased), Wichita, KS; and James and wife Barbara Cowley, Milpitas, CA; 9 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren;

brothers-in-law and sisters-in law: Sharon (Margaret) Cowley, Venice; Phil Cowley, Salt Lake City; Dean Cowley, ID; Julian Cowley, ID; Leeanna (Jerald) Jensen, Salt Lake City; Phyllis Cowley, Gunnison; and Juliann Cowley, Venice.

Preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Peggy Lu; brother Dave Larsen and sisters: Betty and Vaudas.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. in the Magleby Mortuary where friends may call Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday from 9:30 -10:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Richfield City Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com

The family wishes to thank IHC Hospice for the kind and loving care of their mother.