Bonnie Kay Beeter, 54, Minot, died Sunday, July 29, 2012 in her home surrounded by her loving family.

Bonnie was born May 12, 1958 in Minot, North Dakota the daughter of Richard and LaVonne (Hayden) Whorley. She was raised and educated in Minot, graduating from Minot High School in 1976. Following high school graduation, Bonnie was employed with Reub's Camera in downtown Minot for several years.

Bonnie was united in marriage to Bernard "Bernie" Beeter on June 8, 1979 in Minot. Together, they made their home in Minot, where they raised their family. In 1987, she began operating Bonnie's Daycare,where she became a mother figure to many children in the Minot area. She retired in 2008

Bonnie had a passion for photography and enjoyed cheering on her sons and capturing their racing careers through photos. She was a friend to many at the Nodak Speedway of Minot, as well as the racing community throughout North Dakota. Her other hobbies included scrapbooking, puzzles and spending time with her three grandchildren.

Bonnie is survived by her loving husband of 33 years, Bernie; sons, Brandon (Jenny) Beeter and Brock (Jennifer Lock) Beeter, both of Minot; grandchildren, Peyton, Maxwell and Brody Beeter; parents, Richard and LaVonne Whorley, Minot; brother Brian Whorley, Denver, CO; and sister Gail (Dale) Filipek, Minot.

Bonnie was preceded in death by an infant sister, her grandparents, Dan & Maybel Hayden and Oscar & Viola Whorley.

Funeral service : Thursday, August 2, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. in Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Minot.
Vigil Prayer service : Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. in the Church.
Interment : Rosehill Cemetery, Minot.
Visitation: Wednesday from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. in Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot and from 5:00-7:00 p.m. in the Church.
Memorials are preferred to Trinity Hospice of Minot.