Veronica "Bonnie" Mook

Veronica Mook, 95 of Bismarck, (formerly of Mandan) passed away on September 10, 2016, at Sanford St. Vincent’s Care Center with her loving family by her side. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck, with Deacon Rex McDowall officiating. Burial will be at 12:00 noon Tuesday at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery in Mandan. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at Parkway Funeral Service. Veronica “Bonnie” was born July 15, 1921, to Adam and Matilda (Barnhardt) Stein, northwest of Mandan. She married Christian (Chris) Mook on May 21, 1955 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Mandan. Bonnie enjoyed sewing, crocheting, knitting, gardening and flowers. She also enjoyed entertaining and cooking her German specialties for friends and family. She and Chris shared a passion for fishing; they enjoyed walleye fishing on the Missouri River and halibut fishing in Alaska. Bonnie enjoyed playing cards with friends and family. She worked retail in local arts and crafts departments, for many years. Bonnie and Chris enjoyed traveling and made many trips to the Seattle area to visit children and grandchildren. Bonnie was very proud of her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many great-great- grandchildren who brought her much pleasure. Veronica is survived by her children, John Ehlis, Sr., Mandan; Joe Ehlis, (Faye) Chewela, WA; Linda Renner, (Ken) Naalehu, HI; and Arleen Mook, (Bob) Snohomish, WA.; her grandchildren and their spouses, John Jr. and Michelle Ehlis, Mandan; Randy and Cathy Ehlis, Mandan; Tracy and Gene Auch, Wisconsin; Jim and Denise Ehlis, Washington; Mark Hindenach, New Jersey; and Kelly Renner, Washington; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Preceding Veronica in death were her parents; her sister and three brothers; grandson (Todd Ehlis); great-great grandson, (Mason Schaff); daughter-in-law (Margie Ehlis); and first spouse, John C. Ehlis (6/2/1916 – 8/15/1953) Veronica lived a long and happy life, and we who survive her are saddened by her passing, but grateful for the years we were given to share with her. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Alzheimer’s Association.