DOUG TURNER -

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DOUG TURNER 1962 - 2011 Passed away peacefully at Stonewall Hospital, Manitoba on Tuesday, August 2, 2011 with his wife Kelly, his sisters, Carol and Julie and his sister-in-law Debby by his side. He will be sadly missed and is lovingly remembered by his loyal and caring wife Kelly, of 24 years and his dog Meka; his mother Primrose Turner, his sisters Carol Turner (Doug) and Julie (Michael) Clarke, sisters-in-law, Lorie (Garth) Ellis, Debbie (Sheldon) Bernhard, Valdean (Darwin) Fremont; nieces and nephews: James, Dale (Sam), Jocelyn (Akeks), Ainsley (Raph), Kevin (Lori-Ann), Trevor (Kathy), and Aron; grand-nieces and nephews: Marissa, Katrina, Rebecca and T.J.; mother and father-in-law Lawrence and Ragna Bezo and friends. Doug was predeceased by his father Ken Turner. Doug was born in Braintree, Essex, England on September 15, 1962 and lived there until he immigrated to Canada in 1975 at the tender age of 13. Doug graduated from Sturgeon Creek High School then went to work at MTS. He particularly enjoyed his work in the northern communities. Doug and Kelly enjoyed many holidays in British Columbia and returned many times to enjoy the beautiful scenery. One of Doug's interests was Karate, he obtained a brown belt and enjoyed performing at Folklorama. He was also an avid Dallas Cowboy's fan and he enjoyed watching and supporting his British soccer team, West Ham United. The family wishes to extend grateful thanks to the Stonewall Hospital Staff for their compassion and extreme kindness. A Celebration of Doug's life will be held Monday, August 8 at 2:00 p.m. at MacKenzie Funeral Chapel, 433 Main Street in Stonewall. A private burial has already taken place. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Salvation Army may be made in Doug Turner's name. MacKenzie Funeral Home, Stonewall in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 06, 2011