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William R. Turner, Jr., 74, of Palmer Township, formerly of College Hill, Easton, died Wednesday, August 12, 2009 in St. Luke's Hospital. Born: June 23, 1935 in Easton, he was a son of the late William R., Sr., and Elma Welser Turner. Personal: He and his wife, the former Ferne I. Reimel were married 45 years in April. He owned Photography by Turner, Easton for 40 years and retired in 2002. Memberships: He was a member of First United Church of Christ, Easton and served as a deacon and an elder and was a member of the men's group. He had been a member of the former Grace United Church of Christ, Easton where he served as a deacon, elder and president of Consistory. Bill was also a member of the Easton Rotary and served on the Board of Directors. Survivors: wife, Ferne; two daughters, Beth Bonney and her husband, Tom of Bethlehem Township and Lori Essex and her husband, Angelo of Australia; and a grandson, Brett. Services: 10 a.m. Monday in First United Church of Christ, 27 N. 3rd St., Easton. Call from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 14th and Northampton Sts., Easton. Interment in Fairview Cemetery, Pen Argyl. Memorials: First United Church of Christ, 27 N. 3rd St., Easton, PA 18042.

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Published by the Miami Herald on Aug. 13, 2009.

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Nancy Darwin

August 28, 2009

So sorry to hear of Bill's passing, Ferne. You are in our prayers.

Roe

August 28, 2009

Deepist sympathy from one photographer to another. Sorry to hear of your lost. Sincerely Roe

Lori Essex

August 20, 2009

To My Dad~ I cannot even begin to tell you how I feel. I cried for weeks when I was leaving to start a new life in Australia, because the thought of not having my family near me was nearly unbearable. I knew though, that you all we a mere 30+ hour flight away...long but I eagerly have made the trip without fail. Only this time I was too late...God could not wait until October to bring you home to him. I just want you to know how sorry I am that I was not here for you in your last hours of need, But you were and always are in my mind and heart, I was always proud to be your daughter and hope that you were proud of me...I know sometimes that was difficult as I could be naughty! I find great comfort in the faith that you taught us and know that you are at peace in God's loving arms. Until I can see you again, remember that I love you. Lori

Lin Miller

August 16, 2009

May your memories bring you comfort...Bill helped me by doing my son Glenn's picture for me for his memorial. He was family that helped. Lin Miller (daughter of Loretta Turner Happel)

Denise Cardinalli

August 15, 2009

Ferne,

I was so sorry to hear of the loss of Bill. He will be dearly missed! He did so much for First UCC and was such a special man. My prayers and thoughts are with you & your family. Let your family & friends be a comfort to you.

Heather Walter

August 14, 2009

Dear Beth, Tom, Brett and family,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you in your time of sorrow. May your memories bring you comfort. Thanks Beth for sharing all of your father's amazing photos with us everytime we step foot into your house! He was a wonderful artist! God bless, and please do call us if you need anything at all. We love you.
Love,
Matthew, Heather, Alex and Cameron Walter

Sandy (Rugh) Chasser

August 14, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Larry Happel

August 13, 2009

I was honered to be one of Bill's cousins. He did great photography work for me and my family when we most needed it. I will always remember the time when he invited me to preach the sunday morning service just after his preacher departed. Bill, your loving kindness will be missed by so many people. Our hearts can be content knowing that you are now resting peacefully in the loving arms of God.

Susan Vicario

August 13, 2009

Dear Ferne, Beth, Tom, Brett, Lori, and Angelo,
Our love is with you all. Bill was a kind and loving man with a wonderful sense of humor. I can't tell you how lucky we all consider ourselves to have had him in our lives. Our memories of him will live on in our hearts. Love, The Vicario Family

August 13, 2009

I am sorry to hear of Bill's death. He photographed my baby photos and years later my wedding pictures. He had a wonderful sense of compassion that will be remembered.
God Bless,
The Boehm Family

Bowie Summitt

August 13, 2009

Ferne, Beth, Tom, Laurie, Angelo & Brett.
I was deeply saddened by the death of Bill. He was such a good neighbor and we had alot of laughs. You can take comfort and strength from the wonderful family you and he had together. I know their love will get you through this sad time. May God bless you and your family during this time and always.
Bowie and family

Laura and Russell Plum

August 13, 2009

Aunt Fern, Beth, Tom, Brett, Lori and Angelo

Our sincere and deepest sympathy for all of you. Uncle Bill was a compassionate, loving, caring man who was always smiling and made you laugh. Unlce Bill will be missed by all of us and remembered as one of those special people who contributed much too all the lives he touched. You remain, always, in our thoughts and prayers.

With much love, Laura and Russ

Susan Bonney

August 13, 2009

Mrs. Turner, Beth, Brett,Tommie and Lori, I was saddened to hear of your Husband/Father/Grandpa's passing. He was a good person and loved by all, our hearts go out to you and all your family. With time the healing will come....
Love Susan Bonney and Jim Crawley ( Las Vegas NV.)

Susan Palmer

August 13, 2009

Mrs. Turner, Beth and Lori I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Turner. I cannot begin to tell you how sorry I am that he passed away. He was a special person and will not be forgotten by those who knew him. I know I won't forget him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Love Susan (Straukas) Palmer

Nancy Amore

August 13, 2009

Ferne, Beth, Tom, Brett, Laurie and Angelo,
Ken and I are so saddened by Bill's passing, and want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. He was truly special.
Love,
Nancy Amore

Diane Wallo

August 13, 2009

Mrs. Turner, Lori, Beth and families - Please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of Mr. Turner. He will truly be missed by all who knew him. He and your families will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Robert Orchulli

August 13, 2009

Mrs.Turner,Beth&Lori, Words cant express how heartbroken i am after recieving word of the passing of Mr.Turner. My brain went into overdrive and began to reminace a truley beautiful man he was.It's amazing all you can remember from growing up,but Mr.Turners memories come clear and easy.{to be short & blunt} A compassionate,loving,caring,friendly,outgoing man who was always smiling & eager to laugh.His eagerness & patience to teach me about photography was admerable.His compassion,dedication & love for his family was such an insperation. Thankyou Mr. Turner for touching my life for all those years. I am so sorry for your loss.May God lay his healing hand down to ease your pain. Please let me know if i can do anything for you all {anytime}.Lori knows how to contact me. May God bless you all. Robert Orchulli

Carol Nixon

August 13, 2009

Fern, So sorry to hear od Bill's passing. He was a wonderful caring person and I'll always remember the good times we had @ Easton Hospital.With Sincere Sympathy Carol

Jeane Titus

August 13, 2009

Ferne and family, on behalf of the Easton Hospital School of Nursing Class of 1967, please accept our condolences.
Jeane Bedo Titus, Class of 1967

Adele Hartman

August 13, 2009

Fern

My thoughts and prayers are with you and the girls.

Adele Hartman

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