Bonnie G. Anselm

1953-2015

Bonnie G. Anselm Born 5-28-1953 in Lafayette, LA to Warren Joseph (Shorty) and Mardry Anselm. Unexpectedly left this life of a massive heart attack 1-24-2015 in Denison, Texas.

She is survived by her beloved Life Partner of 17 years, Saint Clare Shepherd Williams. She leaves behind beloved family in Texas, Louisiana Nevada and Maryland as well as countless friends that she considered her “family of choice”. Also survived by her brother, Paul Wayne Anselm (Scotland). Aunts and Uncle: Carrie Sonnier, Eula & Elton Miller, Virgie G Anslem and Bobbie & Dee Miller. Mother In Law: Emily Scott Shepherd Sisters and Brothers In Law: Sister Mary Winifred, Frances Shepherd & Norman Kittrell, IV, son Norman “V” and Edith Shepherd & Michael Holloway, sons Stephen and Will. Cousins: J. Robly Sonnier, Elton “Jr.” & Gerry Miller, Lee Allen & Gail Anslem, John Reed & Mary Anslem, Rose Marie Anslem, David Louis Anslem & Liz Romero, Della Malagarie Breaux, Thomas & Marilyn Malagarie, Lionel Malagarie, Elizabeth Malagarie & husband Jody LeBlanc, Rufus & Claritha Miller, and Jimmy Dale Miller.

Nephews and Niece: Jarrod A. Anselm, his children, Louise and Hailey Anselm, David Anselm and Christina Anselm.

And many more cousins, great nephews and nieces.

She was preceded in death by her father and mother and grandparents. Aunts and Uncles: Lucille “Chinney” (Anselm) & Blaise Malagarie, Allen Anslem, Clovis Sonnier, Vorise & Belle Miller. Father In Law: Harvey M Shepherd, Jr. Cousin: Jimmy Sonnier

Bonnie attended high school in Lafayette, LA and was a graduate of the University of Houston. Bonnie loved her days on the debate team during her high school years. Her entire life she loved to read, saying it took her places she could otherwise never get to go. There was never enough time to be with friends, for birding, to fish, to cook (especially a Cajun dish) look at flowers or explore. While traveling back roads for work or out for a drive Bonnie always resisted looking at a map. She was not lost, just exploring and looking for a new adventure!

In 2011 she earned her SR/ WA designation in the field of Right-of-Way. Her love for both exploring and people lead her to a miraculous career as a Landman and Right-of-Way agent for nearly 40 years. She was highly respected by her colleagues throughout the industry for her knowledge and resolve. Bonnie’s career spanned from co-owning Southwest Field Services, projects with Contract Land Staff, many years with El Paso Corp. and five years with Universal Field Services working on projects throughout the United States.

A celebration of life service is planned for a later date. Remembrances may be made to the following or a charity of your choice: PFLAG, 1828 L Street NW #660, Washington, DC 20036 (202) 467-8180 The Trevor Project, 8704 Santa Monica Blvd. #200, West Hollywood, CA 90069 (310) 271-8845 Point Foundation, 5055 Wilshire Blvd. #501, Los Angeles, CA 90036 (866) 337-6468