Family and friends of Club 33 manager Bonnye Lear are trying to cover the cost of her funeral and preparing for a legal battle with Disneyland following her death in a tragic accident at the Anaheim theme park.
A crowdfunding campaign set up for Lear’s family seeks $100,000 for memorial services and “a strong legal team to seek justice for her death,” according to the GoFundMe page.
“Known for her kind, gentle soul and loving personality, Bonnye Lear would light up a room with a level of professionalism that was unmatched,” according to the GoFundMe page. “She was a firework and spread her light to all of those around her with enthusiasm and grace.”
Lear, 60, of Fullerton, was seriously injured on June 5 when she fell from a golf cart in a backstage area behind Critter Country. She died from her injuries on June 7.
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“We are focused on supporting Bonnye’s family and know this is also a difficult time for many of our cast members,” Disneyland Resort President Ken Potrock said in a letter to Disneyland employees.
The Lear family is seeking support for Bonnye’s three children who are facing unimaginable grief and hurdles, according to the GoFundMe page.
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“Due to the unfortunate circumstances that the Lear family has had to face, they are seeking funds for any costs associated with the rectification of this tragic accident including cremation, memorial service, a strong legal team to seek justice for her death and any other unexpected costs,” according to the GoFundMe page.
Lear, a 24-year employee at Disneyland, most recently worked as a Senior Guest Services Manager in Club 33, the members-only club in New Orleans Square that Disneyland bills as exclusive, world class and shrouded in mystery. She previously worked in the Disneyland guest services, special activities and travel agency divisions.
The Anaheim Police Department and Cal/OSHA are investigating Lear’s death.