Ann Christine Turf, known to her family and friends as Christine, was born July 11, 1947, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the daughter of Orlo and Naomi (Jacka) Robinson. She was raised and educated in Northville, Michigan, graduating from Northville High School. Upon graduation, she attended the University of Michigan and earned her bachelor’s degree. In August of 1967, Christine married Lou Turf. The couple moved to Boulder, Colorado and started their family together. Christine was devoted to her family and spent her time raising their sons: Chris and Rob. The family moved briefly to Cheyenne before moving to Loveland in 1974, where she has resided since. When the boys went to school, Christine worked in the R2J School district as a nurse’s aid, retiring in the early 2000s.
Christine’s hobbies include: gardening, reading and playing bridge. She was a creative and talented artist and this was displayed in her many art projects and beautiful watercolor paintings. She enjoyed cooking, walking, spending summers on Coryell Island at the cottage, spending time with her friends and supper club. She was an excellent tennis and ping pong player, also a great bowler, actually holding the state record while competing in college. Christine was very fond of her faithful companion Emily, her springer spaniel.
She will be sorely missed by her sons: Chris (Jenny) Turf of Lyons, Colorado and Rob (Shelley) Turf of Loveland; grandchildren: Cameron, Jessie, William and Malia; sisters: Amy Robinson and Elizabeth (Tom) Harper both of Northville, Michigan and several nieces and nephews. Christine was preceded in death by her parents and husband Lou.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Allnutt Funeral Service in Loveland, Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. with Celebrant Carmen Terra Schultz officiating a luncheon will follow in the Allnutt Reception Center
Memorials and condolences can be shared by visiting www.AllnuttLoveland.com
Partager l'avis de décès
v.1.8.18