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.
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.
A visitation will be held on Friday, June 7th at the Playle-Rimer-Millard Family Funeral Chapel in Kirksville 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.