David Patrick Bonat
On Thursday, June 23, 2022 we lost our beloved David. A son, brother, father, husband, cousin, uncle and an awesome friend. Our hearts are broken.
Our only consolation is that he is in a safe place, surrounded grandparents and other beloved family members.
David Patrick Bonat (Dave) was born September 1, 1966 in Wichita, Kansas to Frank and Patti Bonat.
Dave joined the Marine Corp after graduating from high school. After completing his service in the USMC he was a police officer, private investigator, bounty hunter, flight instructor and an international corporate jet pilot. He stopped flying and returned to the U.S. in September of 2019.
Dave is survived by his wife: Dorothy Bonat of Temecula, CA, daughter: Morgan T. Bonat of San Bernardino, CA, mother: Patti K. Bonat and father: Frank P. Bonat of Overland Park, KS, sister: Janice M. Bonat and her husband Leonard L. Wagner of Kansas City, MO, nephews: Aaron Z. Wagner and Keenan P. Wagner of Kansas City, niece: Halle E. Wagner of Chicago, IL and fur babies, dogs: Gunjy (Mr. Choco) and Oorah (Scrappy Doo), cat: Yuma (Zoom Zoom – Yuum Yuum)
A casual gathering of family and friends will be held on:
Tuesday, July 5, 2022 from 1:00pm ~ 4:00pm
England Family
27135 Madison Ave
Temecula, CA 92590
(How about wearing something that Dave would wear, Yankees, Dallas Cowboys, cargo shorts, flip flops etc.….)
We are very thankful to everyone who has touched David’s life.
David, you’re in our hearts and will be forever loved.
In lieu of Flowers, please make donations to ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) https://www.aspca.org/ or Veterans Affairs https://www.va.gov/ please.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to England Family Mortuary, Inc.
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27135 Madison Avenue
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 695-8555
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Our thoughts and prayers to Frank,
Patti and Janice.
Marilyn and Ken Buchele
Dave was my best friend for 37 years, dammit I miss him!
We will all miss David and we join with you in keeping his memory alive.
DAVID WAS A WONDERFUL NEPHEW! Christian and he had a wonderful relationship.
I will miss him terribly.
My prayers and my love to Frank, Patti and Janice Michelle and rest of family.
“Just a Memory Away– I’m no longer by your side, but there’s no need to weep; I’ve left sweet recollections I’m hoping you will keep.
Eternal joy and memories stay in our hearts forever, strengthning our special bond that parting cannot sever.
Now it’s time to journey on–so let your faith be strong, for I am in a better place–I’m home where I belong.
And if times of loneliness bring sorrow and dismay, don’t despair, for I am there–just a memory away.”
Your gift of bringing fun and joy to the lives of family and friends. Love always, Aunt Jan
Frank, Patty, Janice and all – my heart goes out to all of you. I will be there Tuesday to give you each a big hug.
Love, Kevin
I feel pretty terrible about David passing and want to express my sympathy to Frank, Patti, and Janice.
My consolation is his Aunt Max and Uncle Wally are there to welcome him home as are the rest of his family that have passed before him.
Our deepest condolences to Dorothy, Morgan, Frank and Patti and David’s family and friends who were fortunate enough to know the amazing character he was. Although those who love and miss him are heartbroken, we are blessed in the promise that we’ll all be together again. Hold tight to the sweet memories of having him in your lives.
God Bless,
Greg and Barb
I met Dave in a law enforcement course in 1993. We instantly became friends and always kept in touch even when he was living in other countries with his busy pilot career. I’m still in shock that my pal of 29 years is no longer with us. Many fond memories with him. My prayers to Dorothy, Frank and Patti, Janice, Morgan and all those who knew and loved him. I miss you brother.
Dave was one of those friends that once you met, there was a feeling of “foreverness”. I’m so thankful that our life paths merged and remain merged forever! Dave strolled into the hangar at Sun Air prior to my move to the Philippines and said “you’d better brush up on your Tagalog”. Another fond memory was flying N2020Q to Kazakstan with Dave, Paul, and Scott Flyte for the owner to observe the launch of a Russian ISS shuttle. Quite the adventure!
Our hearts are broken as our minds attempt to find answers to this inconceivable loss. Our prayers for peace and love go out to Dorothy and all Dave’s family and friends.
Rest in God’s great love my brother.
Dave was a friend of mine for nearly 20 years. We met at my house at a BBQ I was hosting. He was dating a Bartender from Sidelines at the time. We hit it off at the BBQ and were close friends ever since. Dave was a great man. He’d give you the shirt off his back if you were in need. He will be missed.