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Arthur Bonenfant Obituary


ARTHUR JOSEPH BONENFANT, JR
July 4, 1958 ~ February 4, 2018

Arthur Joseph Bonenfant, Jr., 59, passed away on Sun., Feb. 4, 2018 in Portland, OR. he was born on July 4, 1958 in Augusta, ME to Arthur Senior and Jeanette Bonenfant.
Arthur was a long time resident of the Fern Prairie area outside of Camas, WA.
He was the owner of Bonenfant Performance Composites, where he worked as an autobody technician.
He served 10 years as a volunteer firefighter with East County Fire and Rescue.
Arthur enjoyed vintage snowmobiles, his hot rod, and motorcycles. And avid snowmobiler, he was the founder of the Northwest Vintage Snowmobile Club.
He was taken too soon
and will be missed by all who knew him.
Arthur is survived by his loving son, Reece Bonenfant of Vancouver, WA; sister, Rita of Michigan; brother, Paul of Maine; and several nieces and nephews.
There will be a public potluck memorial gathering on Sat., Feb.17, 2018 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Best Western Plus Parkersville Inn and Suites in Washougal, WA.
Please sign his guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on Feb. 13, 2018.
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I love you Reece and I'm sorry for your loss. Your dad was not only my old sponsor but he was friend. He was a good dad, and he was so proud of you. I'm proud of you too. You've grown into a fine man and some of that is from your dad. Hang in there, and it will get a little easier with time. Hope I can see you again soon. Carry Arthur's legacy on. Your dad was a good person, and I'll miss him.

Dave Tate

February 19, 2018

Reece, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. Last time I saw him he was doing well and looking towards the future. My heart goes out to you.

Kelli Gallaher

February 19, 2018

Our prayers are with You, Arthur was a wonderful friend for many.One of the first people I met when moving to Fern Prarie Many Years ago.

Darcy Schakols Smith

February 13, 2018

Ed and Marlane Buckner

February 13, 2018

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

Ed and Marlane Buckner

February 13, 2018

Reece - Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. You lost your dad way too soon. Take comfort in your memories. The hurt of losing him will lessen with time, but the good memories will stay with you forever.

Kay & Dwight Griffith

February 13, 2018

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