About Bonnie Viafore


Building Relationships
My most cherished childhood memories were made in Fircrest, Washington.
My Dad was in the Air Force so we moved often, but we always took time to visit family here. I spent summer days with cousins exploring the neighborhoods, parks, community center and pool. This is where fun happened and we always felt welcomed and safe.
When my Dad retired, we settled in the area. I moved to Fircrest with my husband Bruce and our three young children in 1987, putting down lasting roots. Two of my adult children and their families live here. Five generations of my family have called “The Jewel of Pierce County” home.
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My Dad, Ron Russo, inspired me to serve my community by his extraordinary example of tireless devotion to Fircrest. Through his membership in the Kiwanis Club his dream of building the Park Pavilion was realized. He wanted a place to gather like he remembered in his youth. Bringing families and friends together
to enjoy our beautiful park, music and entertainment, celebrations, and so much more. It stands as a testament to how you can make a difference if you have a
vision and heart. He instilled in me to "leave things and people better than you found them".
I am running for a seat on the Fircrest City Council to preserve and continue what makes our hometown so special. Using my years of professional experience, I will protect the City's financial stability. I will support our Police, Fire, Parks & Recreation and Public Works Departments. I will encourage the Fircrest spirit of volunteerism and kind and caring relationships with our neighbors. This is my passion, and my heart - the legacy for future generations.

I am a retired accounts, benefits and payroll manager for St. Patrick Catholic School for 20+ years. I was a former
owner of Bonnie’s Gift Stop in Fircrest. I managed the Mary Bridge Gift Shops for the Tacoma Orthopedic Association. I have 10+ years of Banking experience.
Professional Experience
Community Service

As an active Kiwanis Club of Fircrest member for 30+ years I have been the club's treasurer, newsletter editor, board member, and most recently the fundraising chair for the carved Murphy statue at the Tot Lot and improvements at Masko Park.
I am an Executive Team Member for Fircrest Fun Days and the Centennial Parade and a Park's Department volunteer for all the Fircrest Annual Community Events.
I was a Tree Designer and Volunteer for the Festival of Trees benefitting Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital and belonged to the Lisa Anne Viafore Orthopedic Guild. One of my favorite projects was our "Smile Bags". We procured funding and put together over 2000 activity bags that were given to children that were patients at Mary Bridge Hospital & Health Center. Relay for Life & Cystic Fibrosis Great Strides Team Member.
