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Devora Turner Obituary
Devora (Dolly) Turner passed away at her home this past week.
Throughout Dolly's 83-year journey, she approached life with creativity, enthusiasm, and vigor. Her talents were boundless, whether she was teaching art to school children in Guam, molding raw clay into pottery, helping a client buy their first home, or working with the Opera Guild. Dolly had a passion for travel and shared her adventures with friends and family.
Dolly's pursuits were diverse; as an artist, teacher, life-long student, counselor, real estate broker, and confidant. She was generous, loving, and giving. She truly made the most of her life, and was an inspiration to those around her.
Dolly was pre-deceased by her husband Les, and is survived by her sons, Peter (Phyllis), Tony (Rebekah) and Daniel (Marguerite); grandchildren, Alex, Lisa, and Thomas; her sister Arline, and brother Leon (Denise).
There will be a celebration of her life at her home on Saturday, Sept 14th, from 1 to 4 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to: The Seattle Opera Guild, Pacific NW Ballet, or The Nature Conservancy.
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Memories and Condolences
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Wendy Peloquin
September 20, 2013
Dolly was an inspiration and a wonderful friend. I met her early in my career when I volunteered as a board member for Helping Hands for the Disabled. I had no idea what I had gotten into, but she took me under her wing and taught me the value of "giving back".
She was the force behind the agency's fundraising auction, that began as primarily a "potluck" evening and has (20+ years later) developed into an annual big EVENT. She and I shared a laugh every year about how far it had come since our humble beginnings.
I will so miss Dolly. I loved to hear of her travel adventures. And I especially loved her direct, non-nonsense but overwhelming loving spirit.
May the journey continue my friend.
Gail Alskog
September 13, 2013
Dolly was my neighbor and my friend. She left her footprint in the neighborhood and will be missed by all of us. Above all else she loved and adored her family, loving to share stories. Warm thoughts are with you as Dolly's rich and well lived life is celebrated!!
Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary
September 12, 2013
Dear Marguerite, Daniel and Family,
We Sisters of the Holy Names are remembering Devora and her family with our prayers at this time. May she be close to you all each day.
Jean Jacobson
September 10, 2013
I had the pleasure of meeting Dolly and Les in Ashland many years ago. Dolly and Les were dear friends of my dear friends Joanne Foote-Lynch and her late husband Tim Foote. Dolly was a force in the universe and I so enjoyed knowing her over the years. She was one of the most interesting, honest, real people I have met. Her place in this world will be left empty, void of her energy, wit, and love of life. My sympathies to the family she loved dearly; may you find peace in the memory of Dolly.
Dolly & Evie May 2012
Evie Florian Hernbal
September 8, 2013
Dolly was one of a kind. For over 30 years we had so much fun together - and through laughter and tears we held each other's hands when we needed hand holding, poked each other when we needed poking, comforted each other when we needed comforting and teased each other when we need to be teased. And very time I phoned her I would say, "Is this my personal 9-1-1?" and she would answer, "Speaking!"
Words cannot express how much I will miss her. Good Golly Miss Dolly - No sense telling you to rest in peace because I can picture you now - telling everyone in heaven what to do and how to do it! Knowing you, you will have a wonderful time in the afterlife my precious friend.
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