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CHRISTOPHER TURCK
Ankeny
Christopher Turck, 26, passed away September 1, 2010.
Christopher was born August 31, 1984 in Des Moines to Don and Jeannie Turck. He was currently working as an IT Tech and dreamed of one day being a paratrooper. Christopher enjoyed scuba diving, duck hunting, fishing, boating and volunteering at homeless shelters. He was happy, loving and outgoing, always making sure his sister was taken care of. Christopher brought brightness in the middle of darkness and gave a piece of his heart to everyone. He was baptized at Eastwood Open Bible.
Christopher is survived by his parents, Don and Jeannie Turck; sister, Tiffany Turck; step-sisters, Toni Reynolds and Tanya Hogate; grandfather, Ron Most; great-grandma, Anna Most; nephews, Cayden Turck and Tyler Hogate; and niece, Lilly Reynolds. He was preceded in death by his grandma, Patricia Most; uncle, Ronny Most; and his aunt, Leanna May Most. He was deeply loved and will be greatly missed.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at Hamilton's Funeral Home, 605 Lyon St. followed by burial at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home beginning at 10 a.m. Monday with family present from 4 to 8 p.m. and from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Tuesday prior to the service.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
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