Gayle Michelle Bonato
Gayle Michelle Bonato, 61, of Holts Summit, Missouri, formerly of Moses Lake, Washington, passed away Aug. 8, 2023
August 27, 1961 – August 8, 2023
Gayle Michelle Bonato, 61, of Holts Summit, Missouri, formerly of Moses Lake, Washington, passed away Aug. 8, 2023. She was born Aug. 27, 1961, in Othello, Washington, a daughter of the late William A. and Susan D. (Kanenwisher) Whitmer.
Gayle enjoyed quilting, playing the guitar and singing. She was a very selfless person and enjoyed helping others. She was furthering her education before her illness by attending college online at Capella University. Gayle loved her family but she especially cherished every minute spent with her grandchildren.
Gayle is survived by her husband David Bonato of Holts Summit; one daughter Jennifer Mwangi (Wilson), also of Holts Summit; one son James Whitmer of Washington; daughter-in-law Allison Bonato-Garcia of Oregon; grandchildren Rachael, Rivers, Gianna, Samuel, Ruth and Sarah; sister Courtney; and brothers Scott, David and T.J. Along with her parents, Gayle was preceded in death by two sons Tony Bonato and Matthew Bonato and sister her Brenda.
Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023, at 12 p.m. at Yahweh’s Restoration Ministry, 11603 County Road 4031, Holts Summit, Missouri. Burial will follow at Middle River Cemetery near Tebbetts, Missouri.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to Yahweh’s Restoration Ministry, YRM.org
Arrangements are under the direction of Slater-Millard Family Funeral Chapel, 540 S. Summit Drive, Holts Summit, Missouri. (573) 896-5959. Condolences may be left online for the family at www.millardfamilychapels.com.