Jeanne Elizabeth Turk, age 87, of Courtenay, British Columbia passed away on Thursday October 17, 2019. Jeanne was born November 19, 1931 in Southern Cross, Western Australia. Jeanne's parents, Peter and Alice Fisher emigrated to Australia in 1921. Her parents had four children (Peter, Allan, Jeanne and Brian). After her mother's death, 17 year old Jeanne sailed to England with her father and her youngest brother Brian. Jeanne met her husband Leslie in England who was in the British Army. In 1956 the Turk family moved to Canada where Leslie joined the Canadian Armed Forces. Jeanne and Leslie had four children, Lesley and Anthony, born in England, Pamela, born in Winnipeg, and Michael, born in Germany.
Jeanne is predeceased by Leslie James (husband) and Pamela Jane (daughter). Jeanne is survived by Lesley (Don), Tony (Lorrie), Michael (Margie), many grandchildren, great grandchildren and extended family in Australia and England.
Our family is forever grateful for the care our mother received from the staff in 4-B at the North Island Hospital Comox Valley.
In lieu of funeral services and flowers, the family suggests a donation to the BC Cancer Society.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.PiercysMtWashingtonFuneral.com for the Turk family.
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