The Columbia Paper 2025, March 13

POUGHKEEPSIE—Bonnie McAlister, 71, of Germantown passed away at Vassar Hospital, March 6, 2025. She was born in Beacon, June 9, 1953 to Noel and Thelma Murry. She was raised in Rhinebeck and spent some time living in California before settling in Germantown.

She worked at Columbia County Mental Health for more than 20 years. She was an active member of her community and was a proud member of the Reformed Church of Germantown. She had a strong sense of faith and connection to God. She enjoyed painting and was an avid traveler. She had a passion for learning and experiencing all life had to offer. She was often described as kind, sweet and generous. She never had a bad word to say about anyone and there was almost nothing she wouldn’t do for those she cared about. She was dedicated to helping others and involved in many charitable endeavors. There are no words to express how much she will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

She was predeceased by: her husband, Ronnie McAlister; her son, Sean Murry; her parents, Noel and Thelma Murry; her brothers, Richard and Michael Murry; and her sister-in-law, Tammy Wyant.

She is survived by: her son, Victor Wack; her daughter and son-in-law, Sara (Matthew) Higgins; her sisters and their husbands, Deborah (Al) Kent, Valerie (James) Vaughan, and Jennifer (Jeff) Hawley; her grandchildren, Hailey Bridgham and Tyler and Logan Higgins; her great-grandchildren, AJ and Eliana Bridgham, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be at the Reformed Church of Germantown, 20 Church Avenue, from 2 to 4 p.m., Saturday, March 15, 2025 with a funeral service to follow. Flowers may be sent to the Reformed Church of Germantown. Arrangements are with the Bates and Anderson Funeral Home.