Obituary of Gail Aukema

‘Well done good and faithful servant… Come and share your Master’s happiness.’ Matthew 25:21 AUKEMA: Gail H. (Van Til) A resident of Chatham and formerly of Ridgetown, Gail Aukema died on Saturday, April 26, 2008, at the Chatham Kent Health Alliance, Chatham Campus, at the age of 81. Born in Holland to the late Hendrik & Trinjtje (Wolters). Beloved wife of the late Evert Aukema (1989). Loving mother of Henry & Alyce Aukema, Teresa & Dan Heath, John and the late Tina Aukema, Harold & Joyce Aukema, Brenda & Ron Mak, and Rob & Brenda Aukema. Gail will be missed by her 26 grandchildren and her 6 great grandchildren. Sister of Gerrit & Janny Van Til, Harry & Bea Van Til, Jenny & the late Wiebe Postma, Marten & Stien Van Til. Sister in-law of the late Jan-Evert & Blijke Aukema, Beits & the late Hank Kroon, Jim & the late Roelie Aukema, Jan & Zwannie Aukema, Evelyn & the late Harry Riepma, Wob & Joke Aukema, Cecil & Freida Aukema. Gail is predeceased by sister in-law Ali Aukema. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends from 2:00 -4:30 & 7:00-9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at the McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair St., Chatham. Family and friends are invited to meet at Greenwood Cemetery, Ridgetown, at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday for an interment service. A Memorial service and reception will follow, on Wednesday Afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at Grace Christian Reformed Church, 255 Tweedsmuir Ave. E., Chatham, with Rev. William Koopmans officiating. Memorial donations made to the Foundation of the Chatham Kent Health Alliance or Chatham Christian Schools are welcomed. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com McKinlay Funeral Home 459 St. Clair Street Chatham, Ontario 519-351-2040