Wow ... What to say? First, the Bonds Family and I thank all of you who loved Terry and helped him through so much. We also thank each and every one of you who have offered your friendship, your help, a kind word or even just a quiet prayer that no one else knew about. Thank you! I am rarely without words, but sit in awe and wonder today at the love Terry was able/willing to give to others. About

Wow ... What to say? First, the Bonds Family and I thank all of you who loved Terry and helped him through so much. We also thank each and every one of you who have offered your friendship, your help, a kind word or even just a quiet prayer that no one else knew about. Thank you! I am rarely without words, but sit in awe and wonder today at the love Terry was able/willing to give to others. About 4-5 days before he passed, a peaceful "glow" filled his room, you could see it. And for an hour after he passed, all was still, and quiet and gentle ... and he was free. I don't know what to put in the "relationship" part of this post ... he was so much to me. Terry taught me how to pray, how to nurture, and how to cherish and love ... he was/is a Reflection of God's Love for me. He was easy to laugh and cry with and a hoot to tease! I still hear him saying, "When's the last time you had your *ss whipped?" and I'd say, "Oh yeah? You'd better look out 'cause I've been workin out Mister!" and he'd laugh at me and say, "Silly Girl!" --- God and I love ya and there's not a thing you can do about it!

You were the best catcher i ever threw a baseball to. You could have made it all the way. Your friend, Rex

My life has truly been touched by Terry--a wonderful friend and an inspiration in so many ways. He always knew how to make me laugh, but he could sure make me cry! Heaven has gained another angel and I am glad he can rest at peace in the Great Meeting in the sky. He will surely be missed by many!

God Bless!
Shannon M.

Terry, I will never be able to thank you enough for all of your love and for teaching me how to love by showing me through your actions. I pray that I will always remember how I felt today at your service; though heartbroken and sad to lose someone who I loved dearly, joyful and happy at the thought of us meeting again one day, because I know where you are! What a beautiful and wonderful moment that must have

Terry, I will never be able to thank you enough for all of your love and for teaching me how to love by showing me through your actions. I pray that I will always remember how I felt today at your service; though heartbroken and sad to lose someone who I loved dearly, joyful and happy at the thought of us meeting again one day, because I know where you are! What a beautiful and wonderful moment that must have been when you first saw HIS face. I hope you have a kiss waiting for me when I get there! I am going to miss you so much in the meantime...

My life was blessed because I knew Terry Bonds

Uncle Terry-
I'll never forget the time you visited us whilst on leave from the Marine Corps. I was probably 5 at the time. You danced and sang with Mike and me in the living room to Buryl Ives "Eating Goober Peas." And as I became an adult, you've always been so supportive of me and what I was doing and telling me that you love me. I'll miss you so much!

Terry and I were neighbors living on Ramsey in the Rosedale neighborood of Austin, growing up. I was two years older than Terry, but friends never the less.

Baseball, football at Ramsey Park until it got so dark we could not see the ball, was almost an everyday thing for us.

No, I have not seen Terry in years, but the memory of growing up in the 50's and early 60's in Austin with him is vivid in my memory.

May our Lord

Terry and I were neighbors living on Ramsey in the Rosedale neighborood of Austin, growing up. I was two years older than Terry, but friends never the less.

Baseball, football at Ramsey Park until it got so dark we could not see the ball, was almost an everyday thing for us.

No, I have not seen Terry in years, but the memory of growing up in the 50's and early 60's in Austin with him is vivid in my memory.

May our Lord bless you Terry and give you peace, one day we will meet again and talk about some real good old times.

I remember the ever ready smile, infectious laugh, the feel of being enveloped in the bear hug every time I saw him, and the genuine caring that accompanied the question, "How are you?" Unlike so many who carelessly toss out that question, Terry truly wanted to know the answer and would thoughtfully listen and then lift my spirit, just with the twinkle in his eye.

I saw him deal with great joys and unimaginable sorrows and remain in awe of

I remember the ever ready smile, infectious laugh, the feel of being enveloped in the bear hug every time I saw him, and the genuine caring that accompanied the question, "How are you?" Unlike so many who carelessly toss out that question, Terry truly wanted to know the answer and would thoughtfully listen and then lift my spirit, just with the twinkle in his eye.

I saw him deal with great joys and unimaginable sorrows and remain in awe of him - Terry was the rarest of individuals - a completely authentic soul.

I am blessed to have known him and pray that my own small contributions to his life added some joy to his journey. We sure had some great laughs didn't we?

For Terry's family, I leave this quote:

"The life of the dead is placed in the memory of the living." - Marcus Tulius Cicero

God bless!

R.I.P. Brother

Semper Fi

usmc 1961-1966

Great memories that may even predate elementry school at Rosedale. He was never predictable and always fun. Rest in Peace my friend.