Bobette (Bauer) Vorkink, 82, of Kirksville, MO passed away peacefully at home on May 28, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Bobette was born to John Carlos Bauer and Aurelia Worthen Bauer, on December 22, 1941 in Cedar City, UT. She was the 8th of 9 children and graduated from high school in Cedar City, UT.
She married the love of her life, Legrand Stuart Vorkink in 1964.Upon Stuart’s graduation from college they moved to Tucson, Arizona for graduate studies. Afterward, she and her family moved to Kirksville, Missouri in 1973 and was instrumental in building the Kirksville ward church building. In addition to raising her 6 children, she also provided childcare for others and worked for Wildwood Interiors.
Bobette is survived by her children Lee (Janelle) Vorkink, Derek Vorkink, Andrea (Rick) Gallaher, Kevin (Tracy) Vorkink, Shawna Couch and Kathryn (Matt) Anstine as well as 17 grandchildren: Michaila (Ben) Pettit, Brandon (Briana) Vorkink, Cameron Lesko, Taylor (Cody) Prough, Colton Peavler, Josh (Abigail) Gallaher, Ashton (Kendell) Bushman, Tanisha Danger, Dallin (Gabby) Vorkink, Ethan (Melissa) Vorkink, Brenden Gallaher, Sharra Danger, Sarah Vorkink, Rachel Vorkink, Michael Vorkink, Makenna Vorkink, Corinne Vorkink and 27 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by one brother Duane Bauer, 2 sisters-in-law Sharon Bauer and Carolyn Bauer, and a brother-in-law Ken Topham.
Bobette was preceded in death by her husband Legrand Stuart Vorkink, parents John Carlos and Aurelia Bauer, sisters Norma, Colleen, Marjorie, Opal, and brothers Gordon, Raymond, and Wallace.
Bobette was known for her love of God and family. As a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, she served in many teaching and leadership positions in her local congregation. In addition, Bobette and Stuart served 18 months in the Vancouver, Washington Mission, primarily working in the Astoria, Oregon area. If success is measured by the number of lives that have been impacted for good, then Bobette had a very meaningful and successful life. She mentored many - encouraged and contributed to meaningful growth and change in and out outside of the church. The extent of her imprint has rippled far and wide.
A visitation will be held on Friday, June 7th at the Playle-Rimer-Millard Family Funeral Chapel from 6-8 PM. A second visitation will be held from 9-9:45 AM prior to funeral services on Saturday, June 8th at 10:00 AM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Burial at Highland Park Cemetery to follow.
Arrangements may be sent in the care of Playle-Rimer-Millard Family Funeral Chapel; www.davisplaylehudsonrimer.com. Memorials may be donated to Alzheimer’s Association (dedicated to Alzheimer’s and Dementia research) at alz.org.
Here is the Zoom link for the funeral: https://zoom.us/j/94828576810
Saturday, June 8, 2024
9:00 - 9:45 am (Central time)
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Saturday, June 8, 2024
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