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C. Turkiewicz Obituary
C. Marion,Mo, Turkiewicz passed peacefully on Oct. 7, 2010, at Mary Health of the Sick, Newbury Park.
Mo was born July 20, 1924, in Holdcroft, Va. Mo began teaching in Richmond, Va., after graduating from what is now known as Longwood University, Farmville, Va. She taught school in both the Hawaiian and Alaskan territories in the late 1940s, when both places were still US territories and considered somewhat uncharted territory for a young, single Virginia school teacher.
In 1949, while teaching in Alaska, she married, George Turk Turkiewicz, an Air Force pilot. During Turks Air Force career, Mo and Turk lived and traveled to Washington, D.C., Colorado, California, Mississippi, Libya, Germany, New Mexico, and Hawaii. When Turk retired from the Air Force, they moved to Camarillo in 1965, where Turk began a second career for the Navy at Pt. Mugu Naval Air Station. Mo and Turk were married for more than 60 years and they have two grown children, Steve and Michele (Micki).
Due to Turks Air Force career, which included a lot of travel and remote assignments, Mo was the mom-in-charge of child development and home management. She was actively involved with her children's various activities including swim teams, little league, ballet, religious studies, school activities and the parent/teacher association.
In addition, Mo was a gracious hostess, known for her impromptu picnics and barbecues as well as the long running neighborhood Christmas Eve house party. Mo had been active in the Ventura County Retired Officers Wives Club and a 25-year member of the St. Johns Pleasant Valley Hospital Auxiliary.
She is survived by her husband, Turk; children, Steve (Kim) Turkiewicz, Michele (Chuck) Corder; grandchildren, Christopher (Jennifer) and Stephen (Shelly) Corder; and great-grandchildren, Angel, Madison and Andrew. Mo was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Anne and Francis; and brother, Ernest E. Orange, Jr.
A memorial service was held at Mary Health of the Sick Chapel, 2929 Theresa Drive, Newbury Park. Memorials may be made to Mary Health of the Sick.
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Brian Tomaszewski
October 6, 2021
We loved Aunt Mo. we were so fortunate every time they visited back in Buffalo NY. It was always a big deal. Lots is loving memories from the days at Grandma´s house.
Martin Turkiewicz
October 21, 2010
Mo and Turk your arrival in Buffalo for holidays and March Madness was always fun. Bringing us all together, adults and children.
Our times together were much fun and time just flew by. Mo you knew more of my extended family than I did.
I'll never forget the Hula dance you did for us with your grass skirt. You were always so gracious.
May my brother, Steve and Michele find comfort in all their wonderful memories of Mo.
Your brother, Marty and Rita Turkiewicz
Nancy Tomaszewski
October 21, 2010
In loving memory of Aunt Mo. We are so blessed to have had such a special Aunt. Although living on the opposite coast, we have always felt so close to her and Uncle George. Their visits to Buffalo were always great. What a special family when the love can be felt thousands of miles away. Our heart goes out to dear Uncle George, dear cousins, Michele and Steve and their loving families. Love, Nancy, Brian, Erin and Megan Tomaszewski, W Seneca, NY
October 18, 2010
Mo was a wonderful lady, and truly beloved by all of us in the spectrum management community who had the pleasure of her company during the social side of our various conferences and seminars. She was gracious, entertaining, and just plain fun to be with. Turk and his family have our deepest sympathy for their loss.
Ken and Mae Canaga
Diane Cline
October 17, 2010
Dear Aunt Mo,
Family is our foundation and is what brings us together. Our lives are built with many memories that shape us for life. I will always remember your warm heart and genuine love during your visits to Buffalo - along with your "Virginian", accent.
Rest now with peace and love in God's hands.
Love.
Diane (Turkiewicz) Cline
Donald Miller
October 15, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Turkiewicz family on the loss of Marion. All your friends on Weston Circle and Dwight will remember the fun times we had together. May God be with you to help heal your loss.
Sincerely, Don and Agatha Miller
Tony Jordan
October 14, 2010
Marion (Mo) Turkiewicz was the Grande Dame of our community. She was; as Gloria Trammell so aptly said, the travelling spouses' "Den Mother." She was Group "Counselor," "Mom," "Social Director," and "Hostess." The group's "joie de vivre" has noticebly diminished since the "Turks" quit travelling. I pray that we all meet for a banquet someday with Mo & Turk hosting. May God continue to bless us all. Rest in Peace Mrs. Turkiewicz.
Stas Walkowski
October 13, 2010
The special holidays celebrated in my youth were Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, and any time Uncle George and Aunt Mo arrived with the their family. They brought a world of excitement to Buffalo when telling of their adventures and travels. But what was most important was the love and our inclusion in a special bond. I always knew I was more than just a nephew in their hearts. As I matured, I set out on my own following a path of challenge and adventure inspired by them. I enjoyed the late night discussions with Aunt Mo as we collectively solved the world's problems or discussed endless topics. I will miss her kind heart, but rest assured she will always reside in mine.
Gloira Trammell
October 13, 2010
Mo will be missed she was our "Den Mother" for the wives of the Frequency Management group who traveled with their husbands we loved her dearly. Our prayers go out to Turk and family.
October 12, 2010
We were indeed sad to hear of Mo’s passing.
Mabel and I had a very close association with both Mo and Turk as we traveled around to various meetings and Navy conferences during our career in the civil service.
We always looked forward to the get togethers, especially at PT Mugu and San Diego where Turk and his staff hosted the event and Mo was his able assistant. The Hawaii conference was always a fun time, with Mo the life of the party at the dinners and special functions. She liked to talk about her wonderful experiences with Turk, and especially about her children and grandchildren.
We developed a special relationship with Mo after she told us that she had taught school in Richmond, Va., our birthplace.
I believe that she either taught at or attended William & Mary College in Williamsburg.
Our sincere and deepest regrets to Turk and his family, and all of Mo’s friends.
Ken and Mabel Leber.
October 12, 2010
Dear Aunt Mo,
You and Uncle George spread love wherever you went. As a child, growing up in Buffalo, I was so thrilled each time that you came to visit. Your telling of the exotic places where you lived gave me the "push" and raise my own life expectations and for this I thank you. You and Uncle George taught me that, "Home is where you hang your hat."
I will always hold dear sitting around Gram and Gramp's kitchen table at "109" with you and the family just laughing and enjoying your great persona which felt like big, giant hugs all the time.
Love,
Charleen (Walkowski) Turner
October 12, 2010
To the family of Mo, I was sad to learn of Mo's passing,but then I started to think about all the wonderful memories I have.I was truly blessed to have her in my life.Even though I was just her hairdresser , she was also a friend and a mom to me.We had a lot of good times, and I loved hearing about her adventures when she was a young lady.I always thought of her as a pioneer.I loved her very much.Most Fridays when I did her hair, she would say "A thing of beauty is a joy forever." How right she was. Sincerely, Cathy Vogel
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