Personal Life
Bonnie H. Cordon was born to Harold and Carol Hillam and was the third of seven children. She learned her work ethic growing up on the family’s 80-acre farm in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
She met her husband, Derek, while they were both students at Brigham Young University. They were married in the Salt Lake Temple in April 1986 and are the parents of four children. She loves spending time with her grandchildren.
Her faith has carried her through her life. She served a full-time mission in the Portugal Lisbon Mission. Her Portuguese language skills came in handy when she served with her husband, Derek, as he presided over the Brazil Curitiba Mission from 2010 to 2013. She has served in her ward and stake Primary, Young Women, and Relief Society organizations. She also taught early-morning seminary.
She loves the outdoors and enjoying jogging, scuba diving, hiking, and skiing. She enjoys being with her family and traveling. “I love people,” she said. “We are children of Heavenly Father. He loves us.”
At the time of her call, President Cordon was serving as the First Counselor in the Primary General Presidency. She was released August 1, 2023.
Professional Life
Bonnie H. Cordon received a bachelor’s degree in education from BYU and worked in management in the software industry. She was a working mother until she was expecting her third child and she and her husband relocated to Indiana. After a move to Boise, Idaho, she returned to the business world, starting her own business. She was a school volunteer in Idaho and Utah, serving in PTA, the classroom, and community council.