Bramlett, Bonnie Jean Frye Bonnie Jeann Frye-Bramlett 11/26/1935 - 8/10/2011 Bonnie Jeann Frye-Bramlett, born on November 26, 1935 in Oakland, Calif., to Irving and Dorothy Strickland, transitioned from this life after a long illness, with daughter Jeanette and son-in-law Dave by her side on August 10, 2011 in Reno, Nev. Bonnie grew up in San Bernardino Calif., and Grass Valley Calif., where she attended high school, met and married Robert Smith and moved to Auburn Calif. After a divorce, she married Earl Frye. The couple moved to Napa, Calif., to allow Bonnie to continue her career in health care. After their divorce, Bonnie met and lived with life partner Joe Del Santi at Lake Berryessa where she shared in cattle ranching, until his passing in 1993. Once again entering the workforce, Bonnie met, and later married James 'Mac' Bramlett. She moved back to Auburn, Calif., after 'Mac' passed away in 2000. In 2007, Bonnie moved to Reno, Nev., where she lived with daughter Jeanette Rae and son-in-law, Dave until her transition. Bonnie was preceded in death by husband 'Mac' Bramlett and sons, Craig and Dave Smith. Bonnie was known for her love of cattle ranching, quilting, knitting and crochet designs. Bonnie is survived by brother, Michael Stevens of Oregon; sister, Joan Burns of Florida; daughter, Jeanette Rae (son-in-law, Dave Evans) of Reno; grandsons, Patrick Raffetto (wife Kelli) of Folsom, Calif.; Jason Raffetto of Idaho Falls Idaho; Bruce Smith of Auburn, Calif.; Wayne Smith of Reno, Nev., and David Smith of Auburn, Calif.; great- granddaughter, Kayani Raffetto of Blackfoot, Idaho and great-grandson, Kayson Raffetto of Idaho Falls, Idaho. Memorial Service will be held Wednesday August 17, 2 11 at 4 p.m. at LaPaloma Funeral Home, 5301 Longley Lane, Suite E-180, Reno Nevada. Reception immediately following at daughter Jeanette's home. Bonnie was a supporter of The American Legion. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Post 12 post home development fund. Donations may be sent to Dat-So-La-Lee Post 12, PO Box 17412, Reno, NV 89511 Published in Gold Country Media Newspapers from August 14 to August 16, 2011