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“I loved Aunt Bonnie dearly. It was always such a treat when she came to visit. What a glad reunion day we'll all have someday! ”
1 of 7 | Posted by: Cecilia McMillan Harberson - AR

“We will all greatly miss Aunt Bonnie! I must add that she was my favorite aunt, full of love and laughter and always reflected Christ in her...Read More »
2 of 7 | Posted by: Angie Lewis - Live Oak, CA

“I have so many memories of my dear Aunt Bonnie, every one involves her laughing and making others laugh! :) She was a precious jewel in our family...Read More »
3 of 7 | Posted by: Debbie Howeth - Live Oak, CA

“What a wonderful grandmother! I cry because I miss her, I laugh because I knew her, and I am the man I am today because I was loved by her. My...Read More »
4 of 7 | Posted by: Mark Lankford - Columbus, OH

“My family got to know Bonnie and Jerry when they hosted a family reunion at her home in Bonanza, Oregon. Bonnie and I are first cousins since my...Read More »
5 of 7 | Posted by: Patricia Davis Hill - CA

“Bonnie's warm smile, tender heart, her laughter and her great sense of humor will be greatly missed. ”
6 of 7 | Posted by: Leon Vaughn - CHICO,, CA

“Dear Bonnie was loved by all, and especially, by me her sister-in-law. She had a wonderful sense of humor, and I loved her little jokes. Bonnie was a...Read More »
7 of 7 | Posted by: Judy Vaughn - Chico, CA


Bernedean (Bonnie) Erpenbach was born Dec. 6, 1925, in Wichita Falls, TX, to Rev. Verbie and Emma Vaughn. She had 4 sisters and 3 brothers. Bonnie married Gerald Erpenbach 22 years ago and spent most of her life in Flagstaff and Camp Verde. She has three sons: Robert Lankford (Boise, ID), David Lankford (Cave Creek), AZ and Terry Lankford of Ames, IA and she has 5 grandchildren with 9 great grandchildren. Bonnie loved the Lord and will spend eternity worshiping Him and enjoying her many friends and loved ones. A service will be held at 11:00 on Dec 28, 2011, at the National Memorial Cemetery in Phoenix, AZ.