Brunhilde Augusta Good

Brunhilde “Bonnie” Augusta Hoffmann Good

March 6, 1929 – January 27, 2020

Bonnie Good died peacefully surrounded by family and loved ones on January 27, 2020 at the

age of 90. Bonnie was born in Dinslaken, Germany, on March 6, 1929. As a young girl in

Germany during and after World War II, she suffered through many difficult times and was

separated from her family for long periods. Despite the chaos and destruction of her

childhood, Bonnie was a survivor who never gave up and kept a positive outlook on life despite

her struggles.

After the war, Bonnie settled in Heidelberg, Germany, where she met Duane Good, a

serviceman in the United States Army who went on to become a Command Sergeant Major.

They were married in Heidelberg in 1955 and returned to live in Duane’s home town of

Philipsburg, Pennsylvania. Bonnie cared for her three children while Duane served in Korea and

two tours in Vietnam. As a military family, they also had the opportunity to live abroad in Japan

and Iran. When Duane retired from the military, the family settled once again Philipsburg.

After 34 years of marriage, Bonnie’s husband was taken from her unexpectedly when he died of

a heart attack in 1989 at the age of 57.

Eventually Bonnie moved to Mesa, Arizona, to be closer to her sister and daughters. She spent

many happy years there and became part of a lively group of friends who attended regular jam

sessions with live music and dancing, one of Bonnie’s favorite activities. She eventually settled

in Carmel, California, where she adopted Mugsy, a senior rescue dog. Mugsy became Bonnie’s

devoted companion and never left her side. Bonnie and Mugsy were a perfect pair who always

put a smile on everyone’s face.

Bonnie was an avid gardener and worked in her backyard garden almost every day. She

frequently adopted dead plants that others had discarded and nursed them back to life. She

could always make a neglected plant thrive. She also loved to make her famous German

cheesecake, which was the showpiece of every holiday dinner and family get-together. She

shared her love of German food, music, and culture, and she was able to return to Germany for

her 80th birthday. Just last year, Bonnie’s family and friends gathered in Carmel to celebrate

her 90th birthday.

Bonnie will be remembered for her friendly smile, positive outlook, love of family, and ability to

bring people together. She always lived on her own terms, living independently in her home

until just a few months before her death. Bonnie is survived by one brother, Wolfgang

Hoffmann of Langenfeld, Germany; two daughters, Brenda Lelevier of Red Lodge, Montana, and

Cindy Haney of Philipsburg, Pennsylvania; a son and daughter-in-law, Duane and Wendy Good

of Pacific Grove, California; seven grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. A family service

will be held. Donations may be made in Bonnie’s memory to Peace of Mind Dog Rescue, P.O.

Box 51554, Pacific Grove, CA, 93950.

https://www.peaceofminddogrescue.org/POMDRDonation.php?donationtype=tribute