Obituary of Rena Gladys Turner

(nee Ireland)

March 14, 1918 - March 3, 2013

With heavy hearts, the family announce the peaceful passing of their mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend surrounded by family, just shy of her 95th birthday, reunited with husband Andy, son Morley, her mother, brothers and sister.

Mom was born March 14, 1918 on the family farm near Meota, Saskatchewan to Jack and Florence Ireland. She grew up on the farm, educated in a rural school, left home beginning her adult life. While working in North Battleford, she met the love of her life Andy, they were married on August 2, 1942, and relocated to Regina in 1946 where dad was employed with CP Air and daughter Judy-Lynn was born. In 1947 they relocated to Taber, AB where son Morley and daughter Cindy-Anne were born. In 1951 they again packed up and moved to Cranbrook, B.C., where son Bradford was born, and she resided until her passing.

During her life, mom was dedicated to helping others and very involved in her community. She was active in the United Church, Juniper Day School, Dr. Endicott Home, ACT Ladies, Kinnette Club, and K40. She enjoyed bowling in her younger years. She led CGIT for many years in Creston and Cranbrook, and was instrumental in the opening of The Cellar.

Mom was predeceased by husband Andy in 2003, son Morley in 2012, her parents, in-laws, sister Belle, brothers Stan, Ken and John. Left missing her are daughter's Judy-Lynn (Reg), Cindy-Anne (Ian), son Bradford (Pam); grandchildren Tamara, Drew, Andy, Jeff, Rhonda, Jennifer, Jeffrey, and Mitch; great-grandchildren Raeanna, Talyah, Tyrus, Tavin, Maddison, Triston, Elizabeth and Alexandra; her sister Elsie along with many nieces, nephews, and friends.

A celebration of mom's life will be held at the Cranbrook United Church on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 2:00 pm. A reception will follow in the Church Hall. No flowers by request, however, donations in her memory may be made to Heart & Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon, Canadian Cancer Society, Dr. David Suzuki Foundation or a charity of your choice.

The family would like to thank the staff at Joseph Creek Care Village, Dr. F.W. Green Memorial Home and East Kootenay Regional Hospital for their loving care during her stay there.

 

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.

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