Donna Yvonne Turner's Obituary
It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Donna Yvonne Morton Turner. Donna was born on May, 22, 1928 in Salt Lake City Utah to Thelma and Alton Morton. On her 18th birthday; May 22nd 1946 she wed Bill Turner.
She left our midst of natural causes while living under the loving care of her son Alan and his wife Christina in West Valley City. She was preceded in death by her Parents Alton and Thelma Morton, Sisters Dorothy Yost, Darlene Philips, Husband Bill Jo Turner, Son Jeffery “Scott” Turner, and Daughter Elaine Jessica Turner She is survived by her Sister Luanna Bessendorfer, Son Brian Turner, Daughter Linda Love, Daughter Laura Turner, Daughter Rebecca Turner and Son Alan Turner, as well as (19) Grandchildren, (29)Great Grandchildren, and (6) Great-Great Grandchildren.
Donna was a Homemaker, Wife, Daughter, Sister, Friend, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Great-Great Grandmother. Donna had a great love for animals and her home hosted a wide variety of God’s creatures. From Guinea pigs and Hamsters, to Dogs, a Porcupine, Ducks, Turtles, a Sparrow Hawk, and even a Monkey. To say her home was always full would be an understatement.
She was especially proud of the secret garden she created to welcome in the wild birds. She and her husband Bill would have Scrub-Jays that would return to their yard year after year to be hand fed peanuts.
Donna loved to paint and made beautiful pieces of art. Many will remember the flowers she created that graced the walls of her home. Donna dreamed of visiting Scotland and of becoming a pilot. Our love flies with her as she continues her journey. Though she never got to fly she did lead an eventful life. She will be greatly missed and remain in our hearts for always.
Funeral Services will be held on Monday, September 14, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at the Utah Veterans Memorial Park chapel, located at 17111 S. Camp Williams Rd., Bluffdale, UT, 84065. A viewing will be held one hour prior to the services.
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