Linda North Turner

Linda North Turner 1943 ~ 2008 Linda North Turner passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at the home of her brother Stan. Linda fought an amazing and determined battle against Stage 4 Breast Cancer. Born June 24, 1943 to George A and Wanda S. North. Graduated from Granite High School in 1961. Linda married Lester Turner in 1964. Linda's marriage was cut short when Lester passed away in 1987. Linda met John Grant and they shared a special relationship until John's death in 2003. Linda was employed at the Eagle Company and later American Express where she retired in 2003. Linda followed her mother's lead in volunteerism with the American Legion Auxiliary and the Salt Lake Salon 256 of the 8/40 group, which is a subsidiary organization of the American Legion Auxiliary. She held all possible leadership positions at the Unit, District and Department levels of the Auxiliary, she was the Department Chaplain as well as the Department Treasurer. It was the 8/40 group where Linda followed Mom into taking leadership at a National Level; she was the Western Regional Demi-Chapeau. Linda supported the charities of the Auxiliary and the 8/40; she took a yearly trip to the National Jewish Hospital in Denver. All those who have worked with her will miss her dedication and leadership. Linda is survived by her daughter Jacqueline Whipps, stepson Mike (Christy) Grant, Minnie her faithful dog, sister Cathy (Gary) Olsen, brother Stan (Tyma) North, two adopted sisters Cheryl Jensen and Lou Vandermeyden, her grand dogs River and Sassie, three nieces, five nephews and many grand nieces and nephews. Her grandparents, parents, husband and significant other John preceded Linda in death. A celebration of Linda's Life will be held at Neil O'Donnell and Sons Mortuary, 372 East 100 South, on Saturday Oct. 25, 2008 at 2 p.m. The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the American Legion Child Welfare Foundation (2487 E. Provo Canyon Road, Provo, UT 84604), or the National Jewish Children's Hospital in Denver, Colorado in Linda's name. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to Dr. Patricia Legant and her staff, IHC Infusion Services and the Salt Lake Salon #256 of the 8/40.