Mary Jane Turnbull Fay

Condolences to Fred, Peter, and George Turnbull on the loss of their wonderful mother. I grew up next door to the Turnbulls' home on Stonecrest, where Mrs. Turnbull was such a wonderful hostess to the neighborhood kids. She let us plant a vegetable garden in the lot behind their home, where they later made those adobe bricks. For a while they raised pigeons and squabs and let us come over to see the birds. Was so happy to learn of Mrs. Turnbull's second marriage after she lost her two Toms....

I will continue to remember Mary Jane's kindness and my children will always remember her Holiday dinners.

Mary Jane and I spoke recently and shared the happy memories of the many great times we had with our families at Bucks Lake and Lake Tahoe in years past. What a dear lady and great friend!

We wish her and her family peace in her passing. We loved hiking with her and joining her at her annual party for our hiking group. We´ll remember her sweet little wildflower bouquets that decorated her table... the sweetest sample of God´s gift in nature. She will be missed, but we can all carry on her example of how to live a full life!

Growing up living almost next door to the Turnbulls I was always amazed how hardworking the entire family was. Mrs. Turnbull was always very kind. As a young boy I remember the brickyard in the Turnbulls backyard. Even Mrs. Turnbull participated in the brick making. Which would eventually became their beautiful home at Stags Leap. Mrs. Turnbull was an inspiration to so many people, she will be missed.

I remember Mrs. Turnbull Fay fondly. She was always so soft spoken and kind. May she rest in peace and may her family, friends an loved ones find peace with their loss.

One of my first Sunday School teachers...I learned so much with her and she always captivated our attention when telling us bible stories. When I was asked to be a Sunday School teacher, she was one of the first people I told, she was so sweet and I told her well I think I am ready I had the best teacher. Her knowledge about nature and hiking always sparked wonderful conversations. She was always so proud of the house that her and Father Thom built and took pride to show is where are...

On behalf of the Hildebrand family, we are so sorry for your loss. Condolences to you all.

I loved Mary Jane. She was a warm, strong influence in my childhood. She helped out when my brother was being born, driving us to school. Unfortunately, she drove us to Shearer instead of Lincoln School. It was very hard to tell her it was the wrong school! Sadly, I was checking obituaries to see how to write one for my mother, Betsy Allbright. Love to all her family. Valerie (Crummett) Nelson