Fred Turner

TURNER, Fred Our Dad, Fred Turner, laid down his baton for the final time on Friday, May 7, 2010. Dad was born in Vancouver on October 23, 1916 and lived a long and productive life. He was involved in music at an early age and it remained his passion throughout his life. He was instrumental in the formation of the New Westminster and District Concert Band and remained active in that organization from the early forties until the nineties. He was a pioneer in the development of music education as it exists in B.C. schools today. Dad was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and he will be missed by all in our family. He was pre-deceased by his mother, father, two brothers and a sister. The passing of his beloved wife, Merle, in 2007 was a pivotal point in his long life, as their marriage lasted for 68 loving years and her death, in 2007 caused him terrible grief. Dad is survived by his daughter Lorna (Mike Scanlan), sons Kerry (Gail) and Tom (Tami and her two children). He also leaves quite a legacy in his nine grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren, his sisters-in-law Maxine Howarth and Libby Turner. Dad spent the last year of his life in care at Langley Gardens. Our family extends its gratitude to the staff at Empress Suites and the third floor care facility for their wonderful attention to Dad's needs. There will be a celebration of Fred's life held on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at the Hazelmere Golf and Country Club, 18150 - 8th Avenue, Surrey, B.C. commencing at 1:00 PM. If you are attending, please visit www.nwdband.com for further information. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to either the Alzheimer's Society of B.C. or the Multiple Sclerosis Society of BC.