Ernest Lawrence “Ernie” Bonell passed away peacefully on May 17, 2019, in Aberdeen, due to a prolonged illness. Ernest was born on Dec. 6, 1936, in Aberdeen, Washington to Ernie S. and Doris (LaShance) Bonell.

Ernie was a 1956 graduate of Hoquiam High School. In 1956 he met the love of his life, Sharon A. Louderback. They spent 60 devoted years with each other. Ernie was a dedicated, loving family man. There was nothing that made Ernie happier than spending time with his family.

For work, he was a proud paper maker, who spend 44 years working for the paper mill, retiring in 1999.

His hobbies included fishing, gardening, spontaneous car rides, camping at Lake Quinault and watching his kid’s and grandkid’s sporting events. Also, spending time at his summer home at Lake Nahwatzel was one of his favorite pastimes.

Ernie was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon A. (Louderback) Bonell; his son, Scott E. Bonell; his parents, Ernest L. and Doris (LaShance) Bonell; his sister, Donna Bikar; his grandparents, Harry and Marie Downes.

He is survived by his sons, Larry (Becky), Bradly (Stacey) and Ronald (Juli) Bonell; his grandchildren, Brandon, Trevor, Corey, Ashley, Brianne, Katelyn, Jordyn and Skylee; his great-grandchildren, Maycee, Joseph, Kenzie, Kaileah, Kameliah, Melodey, Corey Jr. and Jacob.

Ernie’s wishes were that any donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of America.

A graveside service with vault interment will be at 2:30 p.m., Thursday, May 30, 2019, at the Sunset Memorial Park in Hoquiam with Pastor W. Kent Gravley officiating.

A celebration of life is being planned and will be announced later by his sons, Larry and Ron.

Direction is by the Coleman Mortuary, 422 Fifth Street in Hoquiam, Washington.

Please take a few moments to record your thoughts for the family by signing the on-line register at www.colemanmortuary.net.