Tracy Elizabeth Turpen

Tracy Turpen: 8/11/84 - 1/15/12 Tracy Elizabeth Turpen passed away Sunday January 15th at the age of 27 in Asheville, NC. Tracy is survived by her loving mother Catherine Silver of Weaverville, NC formerly from Alpena, son Evander Elzie, father Rick Turpen of Hawaii, sister Roxanne Turpen, grandmother Ruth Turpen, and Tracy's fiance Tyler Stout. Also, close family, Robert Silver, Carl and Carol Silver of Alpena, Tom Silver of Weaverville, his children Lauren and Alexander Silver, and Jim Erskine of Weaverville. Her grandparents were Robert G. Silver and Elizabeth Henry Silver of Alpena. Tracy will be missed by numerous relatives and friends. Tracy was a beautiful, loving and talented young woman with a generous heart loved by so many people. Anyone who knew Tracy was drawn by her joyful and bright spirit. She was a loving mother to her young son Evander. Tracy could discover beauty in our world in the most astonishing ways. Her joyful laugh and shining spirit will live on in all of us as her light will never dim. Tracy was born in Hilo, Hawaii and loved spending time with family on the Big Island to hike Waipio Valley, go snorkeling and enjoy her favorite fruits. She and her sister Roxanne spent many wonderful summers with friends and family on the lakes near Alpena, Michigan. Tracy felt at home in the mountains surrounding Asheville and and was constantly exploring the world in new ways. Everything Tracy did carried her own creative spark and unique vision. Tracy was a graduate of Appalachian State University with a degree in technical photography. With incredible focus, talent and spirit she became an accomplished wedding photographer whose images captured the essence of joy, love and beauty as far as New Zealand and Europe. Tracy was looking forward to marrying Tyler Stout of Asheville on June 16th 2012; she will remain in our hearts forever. A thing of beauty is a joy forever. Dear friends and family, A memorial fund has been set up for the family of Tracy Turpen to help with funeral,and related expenses. If you wish to help in this way, below is the information you will need. We miss Tracy with all of our heart. We have many to thank for all the thoughtful cards, flowers, and loving support. We can't thank you enough. With loving compassion and hope, Cathy and family Tracy Turpen Memorial Fund Walk into or call any Fifth-Third Bank (5/3 Bank) and mention the above account as noted. Please let them know the memorial account for Tracy Turpen is in North Carolina as each state has their own separate list. You may call any Fifth-Third Bank in any state. Asheville area Fifth-Third Banks: 128 Montreat Road Black Mountain, NC 28711 (828) 669-8481 567 North Broad Street Brevard, NC 28712-3379 (828) 884-2077 Donations are anonymous unless a donation is made with a check. If you would like to be recognized we encourage you to send a note to: Cathy Silver 274 Reems Creek Rd Weaverville, NC 28787