Hans J “Hannie” Bonde

Hans J “Hannie” Bonde died April 30. He was 86.

Bonde was born and raised in Pleasanton and has lived in Livermore, Acampo, and lastly Reno, Nevada. He graduated from Amador Valley High School in 1953, where he played football. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving from 1955 to 1957. Stationed at various places in Europe, he attained the rank of private first class. He worked as a laborer prior to going to work for Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory at Site 300 in 1963. He worked for plant engineering in the transportation department and retired in 1990 after 27 years of service.

He was a founding member of the Jr. Livestock Auction Boosters BBQ committee, which put on an annual feed at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in support of 4-H and FFA youth engaged in livestock projects. He was a member of the Alameda/Contra Costa Cattlemen’s Association and a stockholder and past associate director of the Livermore Stockman’s Rodeo Association. He was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association and the Livermore-Pleasanton Rod and Gun Club. He was a Mason and a member of the Native Sons of the Golden West.

Bonde was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Madsen Bonde; his parents, Hans and Nina Bonde; and his brother, Frank J Bonde. He is survived by his daughter, Kim, and her husband John Masters II; stepdaughter, Tonya (Jeff) Dye, and their son, Trevor; as well as, many nieces, a nephew, great nieces and nephews, and great, great nieces.

A special thank you to Silver Lining Assisted Living caregivers and friends, Bert and Jen, for their caring and kindness. There are no services planned at this time. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Jr Livestock Auction Boosters, PO Box 3176, Livermore, CA 94551.