SCOTT DOUGLAS TURNBULL

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SCOTT DOUGLAS TURNBULL July 7, 1968 - August 25, 2017 It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Scott Turnbull....a husband, lover, best friend and father. Scott came into our lives 11 years ago, both he and I on a new path to find love and happiness, and that we did. Although it was love at first sight, it did not come without hardship and tears from time to time. We were very similar in so many ways, and I guess that is why the waters at times seemed too rough to travel, but eventually the waters calmed and once again we were back on track. To focus on the hard times brings no peace but to share my (our love) of the man Scott Turnbull and what he became will carry us through forever. Scott was indeed a peace maker. One could actually call him a juggler. He was surrounded by individuals continuously trying to provide him with advice and direction. He struggled to keep everyone happy when in fact it should have been himself that mattered the most. For those of you who didn't know the real Scott, and there are a lot as we led a very private life, he was indeed a lover and cared very deeply for me and my son Tyler. Saturday morning, it was up early and off to St. Norbert's Farmers market. I knew I would be making cucumber and onions that evening. Saturday afternoon, it was a quick stop at Boston Pizza for a beer and dry ribs, with tabasco I might add. We still don't know why we added the tabasco as our eyes would water profusely, but the following week there we were again. Every Sunday morning (raining or not), it was a drive to Granite Street and then walk along the waterfront to The Forks for a breakfast sandwich and then a walk back again. We truly enjoyed just being with each other and could find solace in the time we spent alone. Scott was also an amazing father figure for my son Tyler. When Tyler first received his driver's license, I would always hear Tyler calling out for Scott to go get a Slurpee. Once back home, I could tell how Tyler's driving was just by the look on Scott's face, but never did he say a negative comment. He always said, "Oh, he's getting better" but I knew what that meant. And the two of them loved their "guy time". Whenever I said that I had a trip out of town, I could see the wheels start turning when they looked at each other. For me, I know he loved me with all of his heart as I did him, as did Tyler. We loved him for who he was and nothing else. We were a small family, but a family built largely on love, that in no small part because of Scott and his huge heart. To his friends at Canadian Tire, he so enjoyed the conversations he had with the boys in the sports department. Every Monday, he was sure to hear a "good story" about what they did over the weekend. Dave, Nicole and James, thank you for all of the support you gave him, he thoroughly enjoyed working with and for you. To his father Ray, just know he absolutely adored you. There wasn't a single human being in the world that he admired more. He appreciated the love and support you gave him and the discussions you and he had about helping him find his way. He loved you "Pal". We will miss the crib nights and the "guess the movie" nights, and the group hugs in our very little kitchenand we will miss you immensely My Love. You will never leave my heart and I will love you forever and one day will be with you again, I promise. All our Love, Connie and Tyler xoxo. A private service has been held for immediate family and in lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the charity of one's choice. Scott, you are at home with God now, and he will take care of you.
Publish Date: Sep 1, 2017

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 01, 2017