E. EVELYN TURNER

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E. EVELYN TURNER On Wednesday, December 1, 1999, E. Evelyn Turner, Winnipeg, MB, died at the age of 92 years. The funeral service will be held in Knox United Church, Abernethy, SK on Saturday, December 4 at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Gladys Pavo officiating. Interment in Abernethy Cemetery. A memorial service will be held in the Fred Douglas Heritage House, Winnipeg, MB at a later date. Evelyn was born on March 18, 1907 in the Abernethy District to Austin Edwin and Mary Ann Turner, the second of seven children. Evelyn was predeceased by her parents; infant brother Allan; brother Gordon in the Second World War, sisters, Gladys Dinnin and Grace Bittner; brothers-in-law, Jeff Bittner, Jack Bittner, Howard Dinnin, Ed Barnsley and Victor Kirk; great-nieces, Joan Caughlin and Sherry Bittner and great-nephew, Ken Caughlin; and is survived by two sisters, Ruby Barnsley, Esterhazy, SK and Lilian Kirk, Balcarres, SK; nephews, Ron Bittner, Bryan (Carol) Bittner, all of Abernethy; Garry (Jeanette) Kirk, Winnipeg; Tom Kirk, Saskatoon, SK, nieces, Lynn (Kel) Caughlin, Esterhazy; Sherry (Bert) VandeGraaf, Ajax, ON; Pat (Dennis) Buckton, Regina, SK. Evelyn graduated from school at Abernethy and then trained for a nurse at Winnipeg General Hospital. Upon graduation in 1930, she began working at the hospital where she worked until her retirement in August, 1975. Evelyn was very dedicated to the nursing profession and the Health Sciences Centre. Evelyn was well versed on many subjects, had great knowledge, wit and humour and enjoyed such a positive outlook on life. She treasured phone calls and visits from her many friends and relatives. Thank you to all these people for keeping in touch with Evelyn so faithfully. Fred Douglas Heritage House became Evelyns new home in September, 1999 and she especially enjoyed her time there with the wonderful staff and new friends. Evelyn will be sadly missed by nephew Garry Kirk, his wife Jeanette and their children, Sharon Kirk (Bill Hamlin), Heather (Dale) Bridges, Dale Kirk and grandchildren, Lucas Hamlin and Tayler Bridges. They have been a special part of her life for the past several years assisting her with various errands and care. Many thanks to the following for their care and concern for Evelyn: home care staff, Louise Hobson and staff at Fred Douglas Heritage House, Dr. J. Johnston and staff, Dr. Haydey and staff, Health Sciences Centre GA4 doctors and staff and Knox United Church staff in Winnipeg and Linda Peterson and Laurie Rafter for their special services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Manitoba at 301-352 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB R3B 2H8, Manitoba Cancer Treatment and Research Foundation at 100 Olivia St., Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9, Fred Douglas Heritage House at 100 The Promenade, Winnipeg, MB R3B 3H9. Arrangements in care of TUBMAN FUNERAL HOME, Fort QuAppelle, SK (1-800-667-8962).

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 03, 1999