Name: Memorial service for Jo Audrey Mastrud TURK
Start: 2015-08-01T20:00:00.000Z
Location: Quattlebaum Funeral, Cremation and Event Center

TURK, Jo Audrey Mastrud
Dr. Jo Audrey Mastrud Turk of Palm Beach, FL, loving wife, mother and grandmother, died peacefully, surrounded by her family, on July 29, 2015. She is survived by her five children: Ted (Diane), Chris (Mila), Dan, Edie and Heidi (Chuck), and by her 12 grandchildren. and many dear nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her husband Tully Robert (1990), daughter Mardi Meredith (1956) and son-in-law Robert Sellars (2012). Jo was born September 25, 1925, and grew up in the Oak Park, IL. In 1944 she married Tully Robert Turk, a dentist in the Navy. After the war, Jo and Tully settled in Palm Beach where they raised their five children and Tully built his dental practice. Jo had always had academic ambitions, and when her children were older, she went back to college, earning a BA, MA and PhD (University of Florida) in English Literature. She taught for many years at Florida Atlantic University and Palm Beach Atlantic College, retiring in her early 80's. Jo was active in the community, serving as President of the Junior League and in other functions. She remained physically active into her later years, even snorkeling and water skiing in her early 70's. Jo had limitless energy, a keen intellect, and a strong moral compass. She loved opera and classical music, her dog Henry James, the ocean, walking on the beach, the bike trail, her family and relatives, and any kind of fresh seafood. She had an engaging personality and many, many friends. Rest in peace, beloved Jo. A Memorial Service and reception will be held at 4:00PM on Saturday, August 1, 2015 at QUATTLEBAUM FUNERAL, CREMATION & EVENT CENTER, 5411 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33417. In lieu of flowers please send contributions to Hospice of Palm Beach County, 5300 East Ave., West Palm Beach, FL 33407.
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Published by The Palm Beach Post from Jul. 30 to Aug. 2, 2015.

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9 Entries

Susan Rogers

August 3, 2015

So sorry to read about Jo's death. She was a great professor. My condolences to the whole Turk family.

Diane Bollinger

August 3, 2015

To the Turk Family: Remembering happy times with Jo stretching back 50 years.
I share your sadness and join you in celebration of her full life, so well lived.
Blessings, Diane Rickett Bollinger

Judy Swartout

August 2, 2015

A life well lived! I often thought that as I taught with Jo at Palm Beach Atlantic University and later when she retired, but it was confirmed by the touching remarks of Jo's children at her memorial service. Even when she was at Allegro in the Memory Care Unit did she comment, "I am the luckiest woman in the world." She showed me how to grow old gracefully, also. Well done, my good and faithful friend. May you rest in peace, Jo.

Julie Thompson

August 2, 2015

Jo was a blessing in my life. She was my professor who inspired me, who taught me to love Shakespeare and Henry James. She was also my friend. I learned so much from her. Jo was engaging, gracious, and wise. I have always aspired to be the kind of teacher she was. It was a joy to be in her classroom. I am very thankful to have known her.

August 2, 2015

Besides being a talented, intellectually gifted, productive and very interesting individual, Jo Turk was also a wonderful friend, especially to our mother, Sue Rickett, during her final days. Jo was a beautiful lady on the inside and out, and I am so sorry my sisters and I were out of town and unable to attend her services, for the quality of life she created while she was earthbound was indeed worth celebrating. My regards and sympathy to the entire Turk family.
Susan Rickett Farago

David Deger

July 31, 2015

She is the last of the great North End mothers. Her moral compass was true. Whenever ours needed a slight re-set, she was pleased to accommodate. Jo Turk, for me, calls to mind the qualities of character and truth. Thank you Mrs. Turk for those incredible and something painful childhood lessons

July 31, 2015

I rememberJo so fondly from Palm Beach Atlantic College. Such a supportive friend & colleague. And her lectures! Wish someone had taped some of them, so full of scholarly wisdom.
Ellie Caldwell

July 30, 2015

Dan & Family,
Susan and I so sorry to hear about your mom.
Me miss you down hear.

Take care and may god help you threw this time of grief.
Bert & Susan Barkus

July 30, 2015

I'm so sad to hear of the death of Mrs. Turk. She was always so kind to me--through thick and thin. She worked so hard to earn her degrees while in the thick of raising her children and running a home. Incredible intellect and energy. I will remember and admire her always.
Sincerely,
Mary Beth Kerkela

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