Debbie Turner

1959 - 2016

Debbie Turner

Of Menlo Park, CA, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2016 with her family by her side at Stanford Medical Center. Debbie was born on October 2, 1959, to Thomas and Gayle Turner of Los Altos Hills, CA. Debbie graduated from Sacred Heart Preparatory in 1977. She continued onto UCLA where she graduated in 1981, receiving a degree in Sociology. Debbie was a proud member of the Sigma Kappa Sorority.

She was an extremely strong and independent person. Her actions always spoke louder than her words. Debbie was always eager to help and had perfect timing whenever offering her assistance. She was an ambitious volunteer throughout her life; working with battered women's shelters, The Humane Society, Habitat for Humanity, Veteran's Affairs and various other organizations. She was also an active member of the Menlo Park Presbyterian Church. Along with her passion for helping the community, she loved all things fashion and sports. Debbie faithfully cheered on her UCLA Bruins, 49ers, Warriors, Giants and San Jose Sharks, during every game, every season.

A large and loving family survives Debbie. She was an adoring and patient older sister to Tracey, often imprinting her younger sibling with her fashion style and taste in rock music. "Auntie Debbie" was a doting aunt to her nephews and niece, Tyler (Brittany), Jamie (Chrissy), Carter and Katie. She was especially proud of becoming a great-aunt in recent years to Harrison and Sullivan (Tyler and Brittany) and Aubree (Jamie and Chrissy).

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Peninsula Volunteers Inc. (www.penvol.org) and/or Jeremiah's Promise, Inc. (www.jeremiahspromise.org).