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Jajay Turner

1990 - 2012

BORN

1990

DIED

2012

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Dokken-Nelson Funeral Service

113 South Willson Avenue

Bozeman, Montana

Jajay Turner Obituary

Jajay Turner passed away at his home in Bozeman on Nov. 13, 2012. He was 22 years old. He worked as a tobacconist at Poor Richard's News and Tobacco on Main Street. Jajay was the son of Debbie Turner and John Harold. He is survived by his mother, Debbie; and his two brothers, Jones and Johnson Turner.

Jajay was born in Portland, Ore. on Jan. 5, 1990. He lived in Canby and Molalla, Ore. before moving to Montana in 1999. He resided in Great Falls, Mont., where he graduated from Skyline Alternative High School in 2008. He worked as a bank teller and loan officer before moving to Bozeman in 2010. He also worked as a teller and customer service representative at the Main Street branch of First Security Bank before transferring to Poor Richard's to work full time.

Jajay's hobbies included video games and a love of all things outdoors. He enjoyed hiking, camping, and skiing around Bozeman. Most of all, he loved fine cigars and pipe tobacco. His time at Poor Richard's was not work to him – it was his passion. He relished his role as a tobacconist, and he constantly shared his passion with everyone around him. His generosity and joy for living was exemplary; he was a loving and loyal son, brother, and friend. He will be forever missed and never forgotten.

No services are planned at this time.

Arrangements are in the care of Dokken-Nelson Funeral Service, www.dokkennelson.com.

Published by Bozeman Daily Chronicle on Nov. 22, 2012.
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You were such a special kid to us at Paris. Your smile brightened our lives and hearts.You were a wonderful student and friend. We'll remember you forever, Jajay.

Office Secretaries Paris Gibson AHS

December 6, 2012

Jajay Turner was a really great person, I only knew him for a little while but he was a true friend of mine when I thought very low of myself. I was absolutely shocked when I heard of his untimely passing. My thoughts go out to his family and friends that were close to him. Au revoir JaJay....

December 3, 2012

Came back to find my favourite tobacconist gone. Miss you already, thanks for all the help and smiles.

Jeremy Wilkes

November 29, 2012

Hope to meet up with you again and catch up.

J.B.T.

November 29, 2012

I met Jajay when we worked together at the Graphic Arts department for the Great Falls Schools. My family took Jajay to several Griz games and trips to my cabin on Flathead Lake. I have some great memories of Jajay and will never forget his kindness. He will be greatly missed, RIP

Justin Fosse

November 27, 2012

I still can't believe your gone all our good times and memories will never be forgotten. Love you so much jajay

britt henneford

November 27, 2012

I miss our talk's and our e-mails every other day. I can't believe you are gone and I am never going to get my Jajay fix again :) You were such an amazing person and I am going to Miss you Greatly! Love you so much and my thoughts and prayers go out to your family.

Sara Wisner

Sara Wisner

November 26, 2012

I worked with Jajay when he was in Great Falls. He was a great friend and i will miss his smile that lit up the room and his sense of humor that only Jajay had. He was an amazing person and friend!

Christy Toth

November 23, 2012

I worked with Jajay in Great Falls. He was one of our favorite tellers. Members still ask about him. We will miss him even more!

November 23, 2012

When I picked up the NYT last Sunday and Jajay wasn't at Poor Richards I thought he was on vacation. I missed him that day and was so very sad to learn in our local paper on Thanksgiving Day that he died and is gone from our community. We had a weekly chat/connection and Jajay was a very special guy.

Margret Elson

November 22, 2012

We love you and miss you Jajay!
~Allannah Clark

Allannah Clark

November 22, 2012

You will be missed Jajay. You were a kind, thoughtful young man with so much going for yourself. We won't forget you!

Angie Kujala

November 21, 2012

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