Lula Ann "Lou" Turner 1932-2016
TURNER, KREISS, DEHART, MARTIN, JAKUBIAK, LLEWELLYN, KNAPP, KELLER, EDMONSTON
Posted By: Volunteer - Rich Lowe
Date: 5/20/2016 at 12:00:11
Lula Ann Turner (Lou), 84, of Pella, IA, passed away Thursday, May 6, 2016, at Pella Comfort House.
She was born February 15, 1932, at Keosauqua, IA, the fourth of six children to Earnest and Lena (Kreiss) DeHart. Raised in the Keosauqua area, Lou graduated from Keosauqua High School in 1950. After high school, she became a clerk typist for Freeport Motor Casualty in Des Moines, IA. While living in Des Moines, Lou met John D. Turner, a truck driver for Des Moines Ice and Fuel. They were united in marriage on October 23, 1953, and were happily married for 58 years before John's death on March 8, 2012. They were blessed to have two children, Susan Renee and Martin Dee.
Lou and John resided in Des Moines for several years. Lou was a stay-athome mom, taking care of their family while her husband was a short-haul truck driver. She enjoyed baking, puzzles and taking care of the garden. Lou and John spent weekend evenings playing cards with friends and family.
After Des Moines, Lou and John moved to Fairfield, IA, where, they were both closer to their siblings. They were members of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Lou belonged to the auxiliary and had designed an awardwinning scrapbook for their state competition. Lou and John enjoyed playing bingo and 31 with friends.
Lou moved to Pella in April 2013 to be closer to family. Living at Vriendschap Village, she enjoyed coffee time, games, cards, and the many, many friends who became her extended family. She could be counted on to help with various activities in the Village and she enjoyed working in the Village library.
Her family includes her daughter, Susan (Randy) Martin of Pella, and her son, Martin (Tammy) Turner of Des Moines; three grandchildren: Michelle Jakubiak, Robin (Bryan) Llewellyn, and Ryan Martin; four greatgrandchildren: Mason and Helaina Jakubiak, Lillian Knapp and Hazel and Baby Llewellyn (August), all of Pella; three siblings: Dorothy Keller of Belton, MO; Ron DeHart of Glendale, AZ; and Carol Edmonston of Des Moines, IA.
Lou was preceded in death by her husband, parents and brothers Douglas DeHart and LeRoy DeHart.
Graveside services will be held at Memorial Lawn Cemetery in Fairfield, IA, on Saturday, May 14, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Todd Holman officiating. Behner Funeral Home, Fairfield, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Source: Van Buren County Register; Keosauqua, IA; 12 May 2016
Van Buren Obituaries maintained by Rich Lowe.
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