ALICE C. TURPIN

IRAAN - Alice C. Turpin, 74, of Iraan, passed away Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009, at the Community Hospital in San Angelo, Texas. Memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, at the First United Methodist Church in Iraan with the Rev. Earl Richardson officiating. Burial will be in Restland Cemetery in Iraan. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home. Alice was born Nov. 10, 1934, in Silver City, N.M. She married Evans Turpin Jr. on Aug. 26, 1955, in Houston, Texas. She was a longtime resident of Iraan, and was a homemaker. Alice was a member of the First United Methodist Church; the Iraan Archeology Society; and the Iraan Hospital Auxiliary. Alice was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Beulah Card; and a sister, Dorothy Frosch. She is survived by her husband, Evans Turpin Jr. of Iraan; one daughter, Shirley Casassa of Magnolia, Texas; two sons, Allen Turpin of Iraan, and Bruce Turpin and his wife DeBora of Carlsbad, N.M; two brothers, Tom Card Jr. and his wife Nancy of Belen, N.M., and Lewis Card and his wife Dutchie of McKinney, Texas; a sister, Cathy Cramer and her husband Gil of Deming, N.M; five grandchildren, Christa Casassa of Magnolia, Adam Turpin of Henderson, Texas, and Summer Howard, Shawna Turpin, and Edward Turpin, all of Midland, Texas; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

January 21, 2009
Ken and Dorie Thoma
Years and miles have separated us, but the friendship and times spent with Alice and Evans has remained a special part of our heartfelt memories. We cherish the memories of the wonderful field trips with the Archeology Club, community activities of Iraan and the United Methodist Church. Alice was a beautiful and loving lady in numerous ways. Evans, may you and your family know the comfort, peace and love of God which passes all understanding as you mourn the loss of a wife, mother and grandmother that you loved so dearly. You are in our prayers. Ken and Dorie Thoma

January 21, 2009
Tom and Judy Price
We first met Alice and Evans in 1977 when we came from Illinois to Iraan. Our children remember trick or treating at their house. After being gone for about 10 years we went back to Iraan in early 1991 after a trip down to Red Bluff. As usual Tom had fallen in the river. Upon stopping at Turpins house I still remember Alice and Evans (I think Evans was snickering) to make us feel comfortable about arriving at their house with Tom soaked to the waist. We will miss Alice and send Evans and family our love, prayers and sympathy. Tom and Judy

January 19, 2009
George and Linda Southwell
It has been years since we have seen Alice and Evans. Always remember what a loving couple they were and how dedicated Alice was to her community. I'm sure she will be missed. Sincerely, George and Linda Southwell

January 19, 2009
Bob Pfile
Cindy and I first met Alice and Evans about 50 years ago. Alice was a great and generous lady and will be missed by many who loved her so much. Evans, we know that you are strong and will carry on even though it can't be easy. Cindy and Bob Pfile