Howard Samuel Turk

He was a great guy I'm sorry to hear this. M. Kinnunen

Howard had such a great sense of humor. At every family gathering you could count on him for his cheerful wit. He always made me smile. When people like that pass, you miss them, and you remember them. And I'll remember him.
Ruth Craver (sister-in-law)

Howard - where to begin. You quite literally saved my life many times over. Your unconditional love, your acceptance, your humor - you were such a blessing in my life. I have many wonderful memories of you. Working at Crane´s on Saturdays, hostess apple pies for breakfast, you teaching me how to work the register, sitting in the basement sorting coupons the pharmacy had taken in, you drawing and painting sets for skating shows - you were there for me no matter what and I cherish the time you were in my life.

I want to extend my deepest condolences to all of the family and a special thank you to Kim, Beth, Chris, and Jenny for accepting me as a sister and allowing me to borrow your day all those years ago

My first memory is when he dropped Jen off at my house. I thought he was a cool dad because he dropped her off on his motorcycle. I wasn´t wrong. He was a very cool dad.

My brother-in-law always had a great sense of humor, was a funny guy to be around at family gatherings. Say hi to George, Howard!

Kim, Beth, Chris, and Jennifer. We are sorry for your loss. We extend our most sincere condolences to you and your families. Pat and Marcela.

Howard came into my life when I was 12 years old and desperately needed a positive male role model in my life! I couldn't have asked for a better Step-father than Howard! He was there when I needed help with homework, a ride to school in the morning or a father's shoulder to cry on when ever it was needed! You see, growing up, I never had that in my house! It was just us girls! And speaking of girls. Along with Howard, we gained 4 of the best step-sisters too! I absolutely loved the weekends when they came and we would do so many fun things together! Howard always made our house full of laughter because he was a big jokester! I will forever remember all he did for me and all the wonderful times we spent together!!! Thank you Howard and I hope you always know that you will always have a very special place in my heart!!! You may be gone but you will NEVER be forgotten!!!