Individual Details
William Robert "Bullwhip" Bonomo
(15 May 1950 - 27 Oct 2014)
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William “Bill” “Bullwhip” Robert Bonomo
Bill passed away in his home on October 27, 2014.
Bullwhip was born on May 15, 1950 in Rock Springs, Wyoming to Elmer and Imogene Bonomo. Growing up he was never without his horses or dogs. He learned to rope at an early age and showed great love and passion for sports. He was naturally great at whatever he took on and always had a smile on his face.
Bullwhip attended high school in Green River, Wyoming and graduation in 1968. From there he went on to play college football for Westminster in Salt Lake City, Utah for one year. After that, the cowboy in him called him back home where he played for his favorite team, the University of Wyoming Cowboys. He finished his college career with a degree in Physical Education.
On August 30, 1970 Bullwhip tied the knot with the love of his life, his sweetheart, Mary Kay June. Together they created a home and loving family in Green River where they loved spending time with family and friends. Debbie Sue was born on January 27, 1970 and a few years later Justin arrived on May 5, 1973. Bullwhip loved his kids and was proud of them and everything that they did.
With his love of the out-of-doors, he became a successful big game outfitter, running Southwest Wyoming Outfitters for over 20 years. Together with his son Justin, they followed their shared passion for the outdoors and hunting and created Southwest Wings Bird Farm. Bullwhip was a champion team roper partnering with his son Justin as his heeler. Their love for roping led them to raise their own long horn cattle on the Blacks Fork Ranch. His love of throwing horseshoes brought together many friends, family and neighbors.
Bullwhip was an extraordinary athlete and outdoorsman, who enjoyed sharing his passions with his friends and family. He spent countless hours teaching his children, nieces, nephews, grandchildren and children around the community how to hunt, rope, ride horses, shoot baskets and many other activities.
In 2003, Bullwhip and Mary Kay moved to Forsyth, Montana to be closer to their children and grandchildren. While in Forsyth, Bullwhip became an integral part of the community and was loved by many. His passion for sports never faded as he was able to watch his daughter Deb coach his granddaughter Allie in volleyball; his son-in-law Cass coach his grandsons Casey and Shane in football, and finally his grandson Shane coach his youngest grandson JW in football. Bullwhip was also very proud of his granddaughter Rachel for her accomplishments in her teaching career in Dubai.
Bullwhip was able to continue enjoying his passions of hunting and fishing with Justin, daughter-in-law Mandy and grandson JW. Bullwhip was also able to join his son Justin at North American Energy Services as a carpenter.
He continuously enjoyed all of his passions with his wife Mary Kay. They would often take off fishing for the day or join family on many camping adventures. He was overjoyed with all of the love he was able to share with his family and friends over the years, making an impact on each and every individual he met. He touched the lives of many people over the years and will forever hold a special place in our hearts. Bullwhip is a man among men with a heart as big as Wyoming and Montana. We love him.
William “Bill” “Bullwhip” was preceded death by his parents Elmer and Imogene and his sister Jolene Jensen.
The family wishes to thank all who have reached out to them in this difficult time. The outpouring of love and support from friends has assisted the family in this difficult time.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Forsyth Booster Club to continue to support his love of the youth of this community and their activities
A celebration of Bullwhips life will be scheduled at a later date.
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home 11/01/2014
Survivors and photo omitted per find a grave guidelines.
William “Bill” “Bullwhip” Robert Bonomo
Bill passed away in his home on October 27, 2014.
Bullwhip was born on May 15, 1950 in Rock Springs, Wyoming to Elmer and Imogene Bonomo. Growing up he was never without his horses or dogs. He learned to rope at an early age and showed great love and passion for sports. He was naturally great at whatever he took on and always had a smile on his face.
Bullwhip attended high school in Green River, Wyoming and graduation in 1968. From there he went on to play college football for Westminster in Salt Lake City, Utah for one year. After that, the cowboy in him called him back home where he played for his favorite team, the University of Wyoming Cowboys. He finished his college career with a degree in Physical Education.
On August 30, 1970 Bullwhip tied the knot with the love of his life, his sweetheart, Mary Kay June. Together they created a home and loving family in Green River where they loved spending time with family and friends. Debbie Sue was born on January 27, 1970 and a few years later Justin arrived on May 5, 1973. Bullwhip loved his kids and was proud of them and everything that they did.
With his love of the out-of-doors, he became a successful big game outfitter, running Southwest Wyoming Outfitters for over 20 years. Together with his son Justin, they followed their shared passion for the outdoors and hunting and created Southwest Wings Bird Farm. Bullwhip was a champion team roper partnering with his son Justin as his heeler. Their love for roping led them to raise their own long horn cattle on the Blacks Fork Ranch. His love of throwing horseshoes brought together many friends, family and neighbors.
Bullwhip was an extraordinary athlete and outdoorsman, who enjoyed sharing his passions with his friends and family. He spent countless hours teaching his children, nieces, nephews, grandchildren and children around the community how to hunt, rope, ride horses, shoot baskets and many other activities.
In 2003, Bullwhip and Mary Kay moved to Forsyth, Montana to be closer to their children and grandchildren. While in Forsyth, Bullwhip became an integral part of the community and was loved by many. His passion for sports never faded as he was able to watch his daughter Deb coach his granddaughter Allie in volleyball; his son-in-law Cass coach his grandsons Casey and Shane in football, and finally his grandson Shane coach his youngest grandson JW in football. Bullwhip was also very proud of his granddaughter Rachel for her accomplishments in her teaching career in Dubai.
Bullwhip was able to continue enjoying his passions of hunting and fishing with Justin, daughter-in-law Mandy and grandson JW. Bullwhip was also able to join his son Justin at North American Energy Services as a carpenter.
He continuously enjoyed all of his passions with his wife Mary Kay. They would often take off fishing for the day or join family on many camping adventures. He was overjoyed with all of the love he was able to share with his family and friends over the years, making an impact on each and every individual he met. He touched the lives of many people over the years and will forever hold a special place in our hearts. Bullwhip is a man among men with a heart as big as Wyoming and Montana. We love him.
William “Bill” “Bullwhip” was preceded death by his parents Elmer and Imogene and his sister Jolene Jensen.
The family wishes to thank all who have reached out to them in this difficult time. The outpouring of love and support from friends has assisted the family in this difficult time.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Forsyth Booster Club to continue to support his love of the youth of this community and their activities
A celebration of Bullwhips life will be scheduled at a later date.
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home 11/01/2014
Survivors and photo omitted per find a grave guidelines.
Events
| Birth | 15 May 1950 | Rock Springs Sweetwater County, Wyoming | |||
| Marriage | 6 Sep 1969 | Living | |||
| Death | 27 Oct 2014 | Forsyth, Rosebud County, Montana |
Families
| Spouse | Living |
| Father | Elmer John Bonomo (1917 - 1996) |
| Mother | Imogene Catherine Fedell (1922 - 1986) |
| Sibling | Jolene Bonomo (1943 - 2013) |
| Sibling | Living |