Obituary for Owen Tyson Turner
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and uncle, Owen Tyson Turner on Saturday, February 29, 2020. Owen was 88 years old.
He will be lovingly remembered by Evelyn, wife of 67 years; son Jeff Turner (Dianne Dodsworth), daughter Marlene Itzke (John), and daughter Lorna Smith (Don). As well as his grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews and nieces.
Owen was predeceased by his parents, his brother and his young daughter.
Owen was born on June 3rd, 1931 and grew up on a farm outside of Holmfield, Manitoba. As a young man, he moved to Winnipeg and met his wife Evelyn. Owen worked at Manitoba Telephone System for 36 years. During his career, he worked in The Pas, Dauphin, and Winnipeg. During this time, Owen and Ev enjoyed taking the family camping to various locations across Canada. However, there was always a requirement that there be a golf course nearby! Wherever Owen lived, he was active in the local curling and golf clubs including being a past president of the Assiniboine Memorial Curling Club in Winnipeg. He was a past Chartered President of the Tricity Toastmasters. As the children became more independent, summers were spent around the Gimli area. Once retired, they decided to move to the Sandy Hook golf course complex where they enjoyed many years of golfing, friends, and puttering around their home and yard. He helped organize the Senior Men’s Golf League. During the winter, Owen and Ev spent many years being Snowbirds, enjoying their home in Mesa. And of course, the golf courses!
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Owen’s memory to the charity of your choice. As was Owen’s wishes, a private celebration of his life will be held at a later date
He will be lovingly remembered by Evelyn, wife of 67 years; son Jeff Turner (Dianne Dodsworth), daughter Marlene Itzke (John), and daughter Lorna Smith (Don). As well as his grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews and nieces.
Owen was predeceased by his parents, his brother and his young daughter.
Owen was born on June 3rd, 1931 and grew up on a farm outside of Holmfield, Manitoba. As a young man, he moved to Winnipeg and met his wife Evelyn. Owen worked at Manitoba Telephone System for 36 years. During his career, he worked in The Pas, Dauphin, and Winnipeg. During this time, Owen and Ev enjoyed taking the family camping to various locations across Canada. However, there was always a requirement that there be a golf course nearby! Wherever Owen lived, he was active in the local curling and golf clubs including being a past president of the Assiniboine Memorial Curling Club in Winnipeg. He was a past Chartered President of the Tricity Toastmasters. As the children became more independent, summers were spent around the Gimli area. Once retired, they decided to move to the Sandy Hook golf course complex where they enjoyed many years of golfing, friends, and puttering around their home and yard. He helped organize the Senior Men’s Golf League. During the winter, Owen and Ev spent many years being Snowbirds, enjoying their home in Mesa. And of course, the golf courses!
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Owen’s memory to the charity of your choice. As was Owen’s wishes, a private celebration of his life will be held at a later date