Bonnie Lou Patient

Bonnie Lou Patient

August 4, 1934 — August 15, 2026

Bonnie Lou Patient, 92, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2026. Born on August 4, 1934, in East St. Louis, Illinois, to Thomas and Hannah Cima, Bonnie lived a full and joyful life as a loving and devoted wife, mother and sister.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Patient; her parents, Thomas and Hannah Cima; her brother, Thomas “Bud” Cima; and her sisters, Nita (Larry) Graves and Gussie Harrington; her son, William “Bill” Patient Jr.; and her grandsons, Jeremy Williamson and William “Billy” Patient.

Bonnie is survived by her five daughters, Melisa Williamson, Cindy Riggs (Ken), Alison Patient, Jeanette Daniels (Craig), and Rita Patient; her grandchildren, Pam Mancini (Jake), Courtney Patient and Lori Williamson; and her great-granddaughter, Jaime Williamson. Also surviving is her sister-in-law, Marilyn Cima and her many nieces and nephews throughout California and Illinois, to whom she was known and dearly loved as “Aunt Bonnie.”

Bonnie was married to her beloved Bill for more than sixty years. They traveled the world together spending time in Europe, Canada and many locations within the United States. She made life-long friendships wherever she landed. She loved collecting Nativity scenes, amassing quite the collection, and artwork of all kinds from local artists to beautiful finds during her travels.

She enjoyed spending time on the golf course and was an avid sports fan, cheering on the Arizona Wildcats with great enthusiasm — especially when it came to basketball season. Her passion for the game and her team was well known among family and friends.

Quick to laugh, Bonnie will be remembered for the warmth, devotion and joy she brought to her family and everyone who knew her. She will be deeply missed by all who loved her.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Bonnie’s name to one of her favorite charities, St Odilia’s Catholic Community online or by mail at 7570 N. Paseo del Norte, Tucson, AZ 85704 or Wounded Warrior Project online or by mail at PO Box 758516 Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516.

Funeral services will be held Monday August 24, 2026, at St. Odilias Catholic Church in Tucson. Visitation with the family at church will begin at 10:00am followed by the rosary at 10:30 and mass beginning at 11:00am. A private burial at Holy Hope Cemetery will follow.