Bonnie T. Gayder, age 65, of Floodwood, MN, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, MN.

Bonnie was born June 22, 1958, in Mount Clemons, Michigan to Harold William and Joyce Alene (Noel) Bruce. Bonnie graduated from Duluth Central Hight School. In April of 1989 she was united in marriage to Michael A. Gayder. Bonnie and Mike lived for a short time in the Twin Cities, and most of their married life they resided in Floodwood, Minnesota.  Over the years Bonnie worked for various organizations including Domino's Pizza, Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center in Duluth, and Floodwood Schools.

Bonnie's family was most important in her life, and she was the glue that held everyone together. Bonnie had many interests which included painting, love of animals, crossword puzzles, and especially enjoyed spoiling her great nieces and great nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband Michael in July of 2017; parents; brother Daniel Duane; paternal grandparents Carl and Violet Bruce and maternal grandparents Robert and Ruby Noel.

Bonnie is survived by her children Ashley and Billy Gayder; siblings Tom (Ann) Bruce, Randy (Patti) Bruce, Sand (John) LeBoeuf; nieces and nephews and extended family and friends.

Bonnie's family would like to thank St. Luke's Hospital and Interfaith Care Center for the loving care they provided.

A Visitation will be Friday, July 28, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Assemblies of God New Life Communities Church, Floodwood, MN with a funeral service to follow at 12:00 Noon. Reverend Stephen Ario will officiate. Interment will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery, Floodwood, MN.

Arrangements are with the Rowe Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Grand Rapids, MN. To sign the online guestbook or send condolences visit www.rowefuneralhomeandcrematory.com.