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Arthur Turk Obituary
(Poppy/Uncle Art) to many who knew and loved him went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 8, 2011, at the age of 90 at The Good Samaritan Village in Prescott, AZ. Born September 30, 1920 in Alliance, Ohio to John and Rose Turk. He married Betty Jane Barcus on September 5, 1942. He enlisted in the Army in 1942 and was honorably discharged with the rank of sergeant. Prior to his retirement he worked for Motorola in Phoenix. He loved playing golf and pool with friends. He was a long time member of Sunnyslope and Prescott Christian churches. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Betty Turk, a son Ken Turk (wife Pamela), sister Shirley Kline (Bob) of Alliance, Ohio, 6 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild. He was predeceased by a son Tsgt Bill Turk USAF. Graveside services will be at Resthaven Park Cemetery 6290 W. Northern Ave. Glendale, AZ at 2:30 PM Monday, March 14, 2011. A memorial service will be held at a later time and place. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Good Samaritan Village Prescott, AZ and the American Heart Association. Respected, Loved, Faithful, you brought laughter to the world. Arrangements by Paradise Sunset Chapel Funeral Home Phoenix, Arizona.
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Jim Spellman
March 5, 2019
Art I miss you and Betty. God Bless you both.
March 14, 2011
Art and wife my neighbors and friends for 53 years. This world is a better place because of Art. It is with deep sadness today we lay him to rest. I love you Art.
Jim Spellman
March 14, 2011
DAD YOU WERE A GREAT FATHER-IN-LAW AND I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH AND WILL MISS YOU. I WILL ALWAYS HAVE A PLACE IN MY HEART FOR YOU.
LOVE SHERRY
Kay Smith
March 12, 2011
Art had such a great sense of humor and we were so fortunate to have him in our lives once again. What an outstanding friend and Patriot. I thank you, Art, for enriching my life. I love & pray for you, Betty, Ken and all of your family.
Kay Smith Prescott, AZ.
John Schultz
March 11, 2011
He was a very dear friend in my many encounters @ ucyc senior day and Prescott Christian Church with lots of good humor.
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