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1988
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2009
Joshua Turner Obituary
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for Joshua Turner
Charles Reed
April 14, 2020
RIP
Freddie Va'asili
March 16, 2009
To the Turner family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I didnt know Joshua personally but I grew up with his older siblings and Im sure he was as friendly and loving as I've known his family to be. Coach Turner, Nicole, Isaiah, and Anthony always remember God will never put more on you than you can bear ... God Bless you all.
Freddie Va'asili & family
Monique Stennis
March 15, 2009
Joshua,
You had the ability to light up a room. God knows that I am appreciative of the short time that we connected. You have touched so many lives in your young life. God knows that I am so happy that I had the chance to seat down and talk to you on Thanksgiving. You have changed me forever. I am going to make a greater effort to connect with family.
Until we meet again, your cousin Monique Stennis
Joey
March 10, 2009
Your in the hands of God. You will meet your loved ones and friends once the new world begins...
Amanda Mitchell
March 9, 2009
Kathy Charles Nicole Anthony Isaish
I love you guys very much, We always where together playing, birthdays. At one point in our life we stayed in the same house remember and josh was just a baby at that time, Josh always had a big smile on his face I remember those days. Joshua I love you baby. I will see you soon baby.
Love you first cousin
Amanda L. Mitchell
James Anderson
March 8, 2009
Although I do not know this young man personally, However I do know members of his family, and I would like to express my condolences to the family..be strong and teach others about the world we live in today. With love to you all.
Doris Roderick
March 6, 2009
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. So very sorry for the loss of you son. The Compassionate Friends is a world wide organization of parent that have lost a child. Bakersfield's local chapter would like to send you free newsletters to help you grieve. They consist of articles written by other parents and on grief to help you in your daily walk. If you are interested just call our message phone 589-3512.
Michelle Pieper
March 5, 2009
Josh you have no idea how much i miss your beatiful smile and your laugh!! You brought so much joy to my life and i really enjoyed all the fun we had through out highschool and these last few years i hope you rest in peace i love and miss you dearly you were a great person!!!!
AnTwine Signature
March 4, 2009
It's best for your family to know that you are safe in Heaven, then to worry on your every move down here on Earth. All is well, for to be absent from the body, is to be present in the Spirit with God. May the works you've done speak well. Well done thy good and faithful sevant. Through some eyes you may not have been right, but in God, you're like us all, inperfect humans, that shall learn from all mistakes. Love you, even though I never met you. Watch over your family and the World as a whole! Peace! -- Signature B.
daniela cortina
March 4, 2009
i never got to met u but i knew u were a great guy marissa has been very sad and she misses u love daniela
daniela corina
March 4, 2009
miss u and love u alot
Marissa Reyes
March 3, 2009
Hey bro its me marissa agin I miss you aot I just cant stop talking or thinking about you. The other day i made a bracelet and it says your name with hearts around it. I wear it every day. I miss texting you. There is really no point of me having a phone anymore because the only person i liked texting was you. Right now I just need one of your big hugs. I love u and miss u alot.!!!!!!!
Marissa Reyes
March 3, 2009
Josh you were not only my best friend but you were like a big brother to me. I love you alot and everytime I was with you, you had that BIG smile on your face and that brightened my day alot. When I was sad you would always comfort me. The day you left me I cried and wished you were still here with me. I know you are in a better place now but I still dont understand why you had to go. You will be greatly missed.I cant wait until the day I will see you and your beautiful smile again and to give you a big bear hug because you were good at those. I love you big bro!!!!
Charles Mhondo
March 3, 2009
Charles,
My deepest sympathies and prayers go to you and your family during this difficult time.
Takeya Weems
March 3, 2009
To the Turner family,
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to Nicole and her family for the the tragic loss of a young soul.
carrie camargo
March 2, 2009
Still reeling from the sadness, had to write a second entry...service was truly an honor to Josh and very beautiful as well. I got the privilege to meet Josh's wonderful family. Hold eachother close as I see that you have and God Bless you all...truly a touching service for such a loved young man. He was loved and always will be by all of us!
Brenda Fountain
March 2, 2009
To Kathy and Family:
Our prayers and sympathy to you and your family during this time of such great loss. May you find comfort in God's Word and in the support of family and friends.
Be encouraged,
Kenny and Brenda Fountain & Family
Kim Spicer
March 1, 2009
Dear Turner Family,
with heavy hearts our family sends you our heartfelt sympathies and prayers from Hanford. We read the obit in the Sentinel and prayed ferverently that it was not the old "J" that we knew from Hanford (JFK and Bruins). We are horribly saddended that it is so.
We have fond memories of Josh from Bruins football, band and other activities at JFK.
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. We know that he is a bright star in the heavens, shining light on the saints.
WIth deepest sympathy,
Mike and Kim Spicer
Kory and Miranda Doran
Michael Carrell
March 1, 2009
What is there to say that hasen't already been said about Josh. He was a great person to be around. I'll never forget the game when Josh jumped up in the air to give A.J. a high five after a touchdown and A.J. moved out of the way and Josh fell on the ground and got a lump on his forehead. The next monday at school our english teacher had a stick figure drawing of it on the board. Josh would come in every period and erase it and Mr. Smith would draw it back with a little bit bigger lump. By the end of the day Josh had a massive growth on his head in the picture. Good times. I guess thats what I'll rememeber most; the good times. Because when Josh was around, there was never really bad times. To the whole Turner family, it was an honor to know Josh and it was a privilege to get to play ball with him. He was a very caring and understanding individual that will not soon be forgotten. He will be missed by many. R.I.P. Josh Turner # 56.
McDaniel Family
March 1, 2009
Turner Family,
Joshua, was a caring and loving individual. In a day in age when childern are running wild, Joshua, was a young man on a path of excellence. Hard working, determined and enthusastic about life, he was by all means a role model to so many.
Our family is praying for you everyday. Your faith in the Lord will give you comfort and peace in knowing that your loved one is with our heavenly father.Trust in Gods promises that he gives us. At a time like this a family must rely on each other and know that togetherness and faith will be the only thing that will bridge the hurt and pain of losing a loved one.
If there is anything my family can do for you; a prayer, a meal or just a shoulder to lean on, we are here. No request is to small or big.
To the parents: you raised a fine young man, he is definetly someone to be proud of.
To the siblings:keep each other close, dont let a day go by without speaking to each other.
To all the friends:remember the good times you shared with him.
Our hearts go out to you all,
Love you the,
VENEECE M
March 1, 2009
WOW ALL I CAN SAY IS WOW. I KNEW U A LITTLE IN HIGH SCHOOL BUT THE ONE THING I DID NO IS THAT U WERE GREAT ON THAT FIELD. BUT WHEN IT CAME TO WORKING WITH OUR KIDS AT KCSOS EVERYONE NEW WHO JOSH TURNER WAS. HE WAS SO GOOD WITH THE KIDS THEY LOVED HIM SO MUCH AND I AM HAPPY TO SAY EVEN THOUGH I DIDNT GET THE CHANCE TO NO HIM THAT WELL WHEN I WAS AROUND HIM HE BROUGHT A SMILE TO EVERYONES FACE. I WOULD SEE THE KIDS JUST JUMPING ON HIM MR. JOSH MR. JOSH AND HIM JUST LAUGHING LUVIN IT. HE WOULDA BEEN A GREAT FATHER SOME DAY TO SOME LUCKY KIDS. I STILL CANT BELIEVE IT. HE JUST CAME IN FOR ME WHEN I WAS OUT OF WORK A COUPLE DAYS BEFORE IT ALL. BUT NOW HE'S IN A BETTER PLACE WATCHING OVER US ALL. TO THE TURNER FAMILY IM SORRY FOR UR LOSS. YOU HAD A WELL BROUGHT UP GOOD SON THAT MADE A MARK ON THE HEARTS OF SO MANY PEOPLE. HE WILL TRUELY BE MISSED AND NEVER FORGOTTEN.
R.I.P JOSH
Stewart "Stewie" G.
February 28, 2009
To my sis Nicole an to the entire Turner family an whomever else is hurt by this I give my sincerest apologies an to everybody I LOVE YOU ALL an I know that God will easily heal all your sorrow
to my sis Nicole I feel u on everything you're goin thru but the same way God healed my broken heart an sent his son to walk wit me day after day is the same one that adores u an will heal your pains over time
I LOVE YOU SIS an I LOVE U FAMILY
Gina Jackson
February 27, 2009
Kathy and Family,
May God comfort you during this difficult time. Be strong, pray and know that Joshua is resting. The scripture below is a scripture I've found to comfort me and give me hope.
Psalms 71 vs. 19-21
Your righteousness reaches to the skies, O God, you who have done great things. Who, O God, is like you? Though you have made me see troubles, many and bitter, you will restore my life again; from the depths of the earth you will again bring me up. You will increase my honor and comfort me once again.
I love you always,
Gina Jackson
Wanda & La'Ron & Asia Jackson-Jones
February 27, 2009
Kathy,
My Cousin,
my deepest sympathies and prayers goes to you and your family. I love you all. Joshua will be missed so much!
Sabrina Ward
February 27, 2009
Charles, Kathy and Family, my deepest sympathies and prayers goes out to yall. I so sorry that I am not with you all at this time. I am with you in spirit. I pray that Our Father God will help yall get thought this as best as only God can, and when Cole get back home I'm here for her.
Love Always
Cousin Brina
Nicole Griffin
February 27, 2009
Nicole & The Turner Family:
Nicole I am truly saddened by your loss...I can not begin to imagine how you feel. Just know that you and your family are in my prayers and I pray that God grants all of you HIS peace. I never knew your brother, but I know you and I can only imagine the kind of person he was. You are so loving and kind and truly a blessing to the people who know you. I pray for your strength and for God to heal your broken heart. God said in His word that He is close to the broken hearted. I love you...
Peace and Blessing be upon you...
Sheldon Bryant & Anointed Prayz Ministries
February 27, 2009
Earth, certainly, has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. We, the Anointed Prayz Ministry, would like to say to the family of Joshua Turner that God is in control of all situations and it may seems a little dark right now, but God has a Son, Jesus Christ, whose light will forever shine within. We pray that God will continue to give you all strength and to our fellow member, Nicole Turner, we love you very much and your ATL family will be here witing on your return. Be Blessed Turner family and no matter what comes, TRUST GOD cuz He has the last say-so.
Shirley Baskin
February 27, 2009
Joshua you make a lasting impression on the Baskin Family with you friendly way. We will forever love and remember you! Thomas, Shirley, Aeran and Kyle
Priscillia Hernandez
February 26, 2009
You were my ROCK Josh. You always knew how to bring a smile to my face even when I was down and out. Ill miss all our car rides together and just the genuine person that you are. Your forever in my heart and Ill always be thinking of you. Your family is in my prayers. I love you.
CHRIS & Alandis
February 26, 2009
Truly I say to you, If a seed of grain does not go into the earth and come to an end, it is still a seed and no more; but through its death it gives much fruit. - John 12:24
Fallen but never - forgotten.
Rest easy Josh
Nicole wait on - the harvest.
Kassie Horrisberger
February 26, 2009
You put a special print in my heart from the day i met you. you were my high school sweetheart, and i will never forget you. i wish i had more time with you but the times we had were great. My whole family wishes nothin but the best to the Turner family. our deepest condolences.
Melissa Pate
February 26, 2009
To the Turner Family... My heart can only begin to understand the depth of your loss. Josh was a constant source of light and love to me. I don't know who's going to tell me I'm beautiful anymore, or make me smile just because he was in the room. I know you're sitting with Jesus right now Josh, but damn, I miss you. The unconditional love you showed everyone around you will be dearly missed. I love you always and forever.
Melissa Pate and the Boyer-Pate Family.
Aaron Hemingway
February 26, 2009
I worked with Josh for KCSOS. Although I did not know him very personally, I could tell that he was a caring individual especially when it came to the kids he worked with. I will miss him and his great sense of humor, and I will keep him in my thoughts and prayers.
Maja and Terrence Brown
February 26, 2009
Through Christ, you and your family have the strength to deal with this great loss. Nicole, you and your family are in our prayers.
Shaun Johnson
February 26, 2009
I really wanted this to not be true. I prayed hard that God would reverse it and erase it all because I know exactly how it feels when a part of you is snatched unexpectedly. But I know it's not about our will but God's will. Even still, nothing compares to the pain of this type of loss, when you can't even breathe in or out without it hurting or even swallow without feeling as if you're suffocating from the tears and frustration. I really don't know what to say, just speechless and broken is the only way I know how to put it. And to get through this, you just have to be quiet and still, listen to God, and keep remembering all the good times you shared with Josh.
To Nicole, I love you so much and I'm sorry I'm not there to physically go through this with you. But I hope you know that my heart has broken all over again because of it... If I could instantaneously take the sting away, you know I would without hesitation... I remember when we first met and I got Devanee those shoes and Josh said he wanted some too and called out his shoe size. And I was gonna get em for him... I know you can get through this baby because you're stronger than I ever was...
To the entire family, especially your mom and dad... Anthony, Isaiah, Elijah... my heart goes out to all of you and I pray for total peace... the only thing you can say in a situation like this is that God is God. And I know it's pitch dark right now, but there's a bright side somewhere... and Josh found it...
R.I.P Josh... when you run into my brother or my lil nephew or even my mom, ya'll hold it down and don't forget about us... I know you wont.
"For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord." (Romans 8:38-39)
Mary Ann Narvaez
February 26, 2009
Our deepest sympathies and prayers goes out to Josh's family. Let God touch your heart and bring peace and understandng. Let God's spirit being comfort to you in time of need.
Kathy Mau
February 26, 2009
I briefly knew Josh while he worked as a sustitute with KCSOS. I always enjoyed seeing his smiling face as he greeted everyone with genuine kindness, Josh had such a way with the children that he worked with. I will truly miss seeing his Smile and having the chance to work with him. I feel that while he was only with us here on earth for such a short time that he truly touched many lives (young and old). Josh you will be missed by so many. To his family I am so deeply sorry for your Great Loss. May your Faith keep you Strong.
In His Love and Prayers
Kathy Mau
KCSOS Staff Member
San Lauren Elementary
Megan
February 26, 2009
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dawn Lewis
February 26, 2009
With sincere sympathy, the Turner family will be kept in my prayers for the loss of your loved one. The 1st and only time I met Josh, he put a smile on my face with his charm and sense of humor. It saddens me that his life was taken away from him at such a young age. When tragedy strikes, it's hard to see God in the situation and understand why something like this has happened to such a wonderful person. My prayer to you all is that you turn to God and let Him be your strength and support during your time of grief. When the funeral service is over...when the flowers are laid...when the friends, neighbors, and other family members are gone...GOD IS STILL AND ALWAYS WILL BE THERE!
Carrie Camargo
February 26, 2009
Dearest Turner family,
I have lost another "son" tragically. Josh was so special to our family, heck, he was a "resident" at our house . We all loved him and he touched each one of my own sons' lives in his own special way, whether it be movie night with Branden, Madden with Evan, or rapping with TJ. He loved "his kids" at work and as a special education educator myself I was so proud of his choice to work with our special needs kids. They sure loved him as he was just a "Big Chocolate Teddy bear, as his special friend Alycia would say! He loved his family so very much especially his little brother!! He loved my grandchildren and they were both just learning to say Josh, they called him "Uncka Joss". This was another SENSELESS act of violence. We are all victims. I am so deeply saddened by the loss of one great human being. We will all truly miss out to see what Joshua Turner could change in this world. He is seated at the right hand of our Father...AMEN! God Bless the WHOLE Turner family and with all our LOVE & PRAYERS, The Camargo/Sarti Families
Anna Serrano
February 26, 2009
Josh you were a great person and friend and will be missed. My heart is left empty knowing that a man like you will no longer be in this world. You loved our kids we worked with and your love and passion had no end. I love you and you always knew how to make me laugh. From my car not being washed, to my hair dos. Who am I going to watch "She's the Man" with? Who am I goign to talk about movies with? I think you were the only person who loved movies and tv as much as I do! This is a tragic loss to the world we live in today! You have made an impression in my life and all of our kids at county. My heart is and always will have a place in it for you and our memories. Don't worry I will make sure that "Ed Hardy" will stay taken care of! lol. I luv you always and forever. God I guess just needed you more than us down here. We have gotten the best part of you, and though it was not long enough, GOD brought you in to my life and others and you will never be forgoten. And to the parents of Josh you did and amazing job with your son and I had the pleasure of meeting him and I say thank you! God Bless.
Dear friends of Nicole
February 26, 2009
To Nicole and this Dear family, Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not fill. Our prayer is that your hearts will be mended in time and that you will be strengthened now and as the days go by. Joshua was a warrior and the ground he plowed will forever be remembered and treaded upon. May God continue to smile upon you and keep you comforted during this time.
February 26, 2009
Our heart goes out to Josh and his family. Josh was a good person who enjoyed working with the kids and he will be truely missed. love the staff at Buena Vista School.
Maria Rizo
February 26, 2009
Our prayers are with the family and friends of Josh. We met him as a friend of Matt Reyes and was very loved by the Reyes family. These are our friends and even though we now live in Colorado our hearts hurt for you. We're praying for you. The Rizo Family
Kristen Spicer
February 26, 2009
WOW. iTS HARD TO BELiEVE YOUR GONE. YOU WERE A GREAT GUY. THE SWEETEST THAT i ACTUALLY KNEW. YOU WiLL FOREVER HAVE A PLACE iN MY HEART<3 iLY AND iMY SO MUCH R.i.P SWEETHEART<3
Katie Bimat-Gonzales
February 26, 2009
Our deepest sympathies go out to Josh's family. We had the pleasure of meeting Josh briefly at Stockdale Elementary and he will be truly missed by the students of room A-9.
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