Bonnie Jean (Gillis) Scaife, age 81, of Scottsdale, Arizona, formerly of Minnetonka, Minnesota, passed away on Dec.8, 2016.

Bonnie was born on Oct. 29, 1935 and was raised in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota. She graduated from Blooming Prairie High School in 1953 and Bemidji State College in 1958. She was a longtime educator and administrator in Richfield, Austin, and Robbinsdale Schools. Bonnie was an experienced world traveler, an avid reader of history, biographies, and the Bible, and a dedicated church volunteer. Bonnie will be remembered for her unassuming kindness and generosity, and her strong Christian faith.

Survived by brother John (Dorene) Hansen; “acquired” daughters Karen (Jeff) Tetzlaff and Laurie (Scott) Kaster; “acquired” grandchildren Travis, Tara, Lindsay, and Gabe; Fred’s children Joyce Klas (James), James Scaife (Tara), and Janet Schmiel (Peter); step-grandchildren Matthew, Josiah, Frederick, Ann, Christina, Laura, and Jonathan.

She is preceded in death by husband Fred Scaife and parents Mervin and Mary Hansen.

A memorial service to be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017 at Christ Presbyterian Church, 6901 Normandale Road, Edina. Interment at Blooming Prairie Cemetery at 3:30 p.m. Memorials preferred to Hope Centers for Children of Africa, 500 Rudy Lane, Buffalo, MN 55313.