Bonnie Wilks Aukema Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Bonnie Wilks Aukema of Chipley, Florida, who passed away on December 3, 2023, at the age of 93, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Bonnie Wilks Aukema to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband Arthur Aukema; her daughter Joy Aukema Taps; her father James A.; her siblings, Broward, Clifton, Viola, Iola, Lycurgus, Boyd, Malcolm, Orien, Harvis, Earl, Effie Davis, Hazel Watts and Annie Hutchins; and her siblings-in-law, John, Nelson Aukema, Hilda Aukema and Elsie Heyboer.
She is survived by: her siblings-in-law, Mark Aukema, Gracie Hutt and Noreen Aukema; her children, Ann Hanson (Harvey), Robert "Bobby" Aukema (Sharon), Patricia "Patsy" Dickson (Buddy) and Gary Aukema (Karen); her grandchildren, Leighan, Tara, Chris, Jay, Ryan, Kelly, Mandi, Mitzi, Lacey, Kacey and Kenzey; and her caregivers, Sandy Dunnivan and Ann Collins. She is also survived by 18 great-grandchildren, and a veritable host of nieces and nephews.
In Lieu of Flowers, donations will be accepted by First Methodist Church of Chipley or Emerald Coast Hospice.
