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James Bonk Obituary

Bonk James B. Bonk, of Columbus, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2015. Jim was born October 11, 1957, to the late Robert and Dorothy (Shilling) Bonk. He is survived by his loving wife, Kimberly Brouillard; stepdaughter, Erin; dear friends, David Sholtis, David Hauck; and many, many other friends. Jim retired from Ohio EPA's Division of Environmental and Financial Assistance in 2012 after more than 33 years of service. He graduated from the University of Akron in 1982 with a Bachelor's Degree in Geography. Jim loved to travel to the islands in the Caribbean, particularly Vieques. He also loved many types of music, especially the blues, and was a big fan of Cleveland's professional sports teams and his beloved Massillon Tigers football team. Most of all, Jim loved spending time with Kim and his many friends, sharing his wonderful energy and sense of humor. A memorial service will be held in the near future. Arrangements entrusted with JOHN QUINT TREBONI. Condolences may be sent via www.johnquint.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from May 28 to May 31, 2015.

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DAVID T HAUCK

May 22, 2022

....words fail me in describing what James brought to our friendship, knowing him for almost three decades, he made me a better man....I pray for the repose of his soul, God bless him. there was only one James....

Pittsburgh Dave

May 22, 2020

Peace and Love, James. The place just hasn't been the same since you left.

Pat (hall) Valentine

July 14, 2015

I'm thinking of you Kim, and holding you close in my thoughts. What a treasure Jim was for you, and you for him. Take easy care of yourself.

Brian Enck

June 4, 2015

When I retired, Jim wrote a few short sentences for my send off as a friendly fantasy sharing my love of traveling and the Caribbean he wrote, "I was passing by a small Bodega in Havana and saw Brian E. sitting at the bar drinking Mojitos with 2 happy Latinas. I stopped in and shared a couple...before we all strode down the Malecon, seaside waves crashing against the breakwall we walked on...
I'll look for you on the Malecon, Jim. Thanks.

May 31, 2015

Friday nights at the Horse have dimmed.We hope your jammin with Zevon.B Wilson saya Theres never enough time for the ones you love.Buenos Noches,dear friend.Ed and Syl.

May 30, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss, it is a very difficult time, yet bible in jonh chapter 5:28-29 give us a beautiful hope. That I hope will bring you comfort.

Jack Hoogeveen

May 30, 2015

We will miss one of the Silver Seven that defeated the NWDO in hockey so many years ago at the BGSU Ice Arena
And who will remember the Phrase "aren't you Jack Hoogeveen"something Jim would say from time to time .
Jim just couldn't believe that some one would recognize me at a restaurant 7 years after I played at BGSU and he would not let me forget it .
Another phrase he loved was "How could I mess you if you won't go away ?" Well Jim has left us and he will be missed .
He was a stand up guy .
Adieu Jimmy Bonk
Condolences to his wife and step daughter .

Pittsburgh Dave

May 29, 2015

....a finer man never walked the face of the earth, go with God, James....

May 29, 2015

Kim, You know when I lived at the Black Horse, that I could not have asked for better friends than you and Jim, I am so very sorry for your great loss.

Roger Feist

May 28, 2015

We'll all miss you Jim, you rascal!

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