Bonnie Jean (Thompson) Steinbrink, age 53 of North Platte, passed away March 1, 2016 at her home in North Platte, NE. Bonnie was born in Attleboro, MA on August 2, 1962 to Donald and Carol (Ford) Thompson. Bonnie spent her early childhood at Camp Lejeune, NC then moved to Newport, NC where she attended high school at West Carteret High. She then attended East Carolina University before entering the U.S. Navy in 1986.
Bonnie served in the U.S. Navy from 1986 till 1991, being stationed in Florida and then in Hawaii, where she meet and was married to Larry Steinbrink on November 25, 1989. In 1991 Bonnie and Larry moved back to North Carolina where Bonnie worked as a Court Reporter for 11 years and completed her Bachelor of Science Degree from ECU. In 2003 the couple moved to North Platte, NE were Bonnie worked for the Probation office until declining health issues required an early retirement.
She had a great love for her pets, gardening, antiquing, and auctions. She got a huge enjoyment from preparing way too much food for Christmas and family gatherings. She was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary in North Platte and a member of the Military Order of Cooties Auxiliary.
Bonnie is survived by her husband Larry Steinbrink; step-father O.D. Landry of Newport, NC.; brother Terry (Gloria) Thompson of Stella, NC, nephew Dwayne, niece Alysun; brother Scott (Heidi) Thompson of Dallas, AL, nephew Alex, niece Codie and nephew Devan; as well as numerous other family members, friends and beloved pets.
She was preceded in death by her mother Carol (Thompson) Landry; and her father Donald Thompson.
Memorials are suggested in her name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday March 7, 2016 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home with Pastor Jacob Rahrig officiating. Burial will follow at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery with full military honors. Visitation will be from noon until 6:00 p.m. Sunday March 6, 2016 with family receiving friends from 4:00 until 6:00 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.