Birth date: Sep 28, 1940 Death date: Mar 7, 2026
Signor John “Butch” Bonhomme, 85, of Riverton, Utah passed away on March 7th, 2026 at City Creek Post Acute Care facility. Born September 28th, 1940, in Marshall, Texas to Signor Joesph Bonhomme and Ollie B. Chappell. John wasn’t Read Obituary
One of my first memories of Dad, is also one of my core memories. Mind you this was way back when I was 3-4 years old. Dad was a long haul truck driver, so he be gone from 6 to 8 weeks at a time. So when he was home always, he was wanting his own space to decompress. But I remember vaguely at that time, he came in from the road in the middle of night. I was awoken, but couldn't go back to sleep. So he put little ole me at that time on to the kitchen counter, and got the peanut butter out. Now mind you at the time we didn't have much money, so the peanut butter was of the food stamp variety. A white pail with black writing, and tasted like old cardboard in a gelatinous texture. But just him and me eating out of that tub with a big old tablespoon at a time. That for me it was the time he took out of his sleep, to spend that moment with me. Now as an adult, and a parent as well. I reflect on that memory, and use it as a basis of my moral servitude. That any time spent on another person, whether it's your loved ones or complete stranger is invaluable. The last thing I remember saying to him, before he drifted away was "Butch, give them hell, and I love you, Marine."
He helped raise me when I was younger. My brother and I lived with him for many years growing up. He was an incredible man. So many stories. The 2 biggest things I’ll always remember was November 23rd 2000 Dallas cowboys vs Minnesota Vikings on thanksgiving. I was sitting in his recliner with him and he asked who I liked and I said the purple guys and all these years later I’m still a fan. The second memory is every morning we would come up with a random word, than that night before bedtime we would see who could say the word to the other first. I remember always sneaking downstairs to get him while he was in the computer room playing his war games. You’ll be missed colonel.
Love scout aka Chan ❤️
