In Memory Of
Frank E. Turvey
Frank E. Turvey
OBITUARY: Frank Eugene Turvey
Frank Eugene "Gene" Turvey went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thurs., May 22, 2008, at the age of 81, surrounded by his loving family.
Frank was born on Sept. 11, 1926, in Salina, to Frank and Ethel Turvey. He was educated in Lyndon, and there met his high school sweetheart, Doris Imogene Kersten. They were married on Dec. 31, 1945, in Topeka. She survives.
Other survivors include their children: Steven and Geri Turvey, Debra and Randy Richardson, and Lonna and David Latimer, all of Topeka; a brother: Harry and his wife, Nita, of Topeka; seven grandchildren: Kristy Hanshaw along with husband, John, Scott Richardson, Arin Turvey Evans, Ryan Turvey, and Erik, Mark, and Nick Latimer; and two great-granddaughters: Tessaira Evans and Tayler Jaye Hanshaw.
Frank served in the U.S. Navy for two years, 1944-1946, during World War II. He worked as a freight claim investigator for Santa Fe Railway and retired in 1985, after 34 years of service.
He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, giving his time, energy and talents to benefit his family. Frank was a true family man. He was also a devoted member of the Oakland United Methodist Church, serving as Sunday School teacher, Lay Leader, committee chairperson, Administrative Board member, choir member, and communion steward. He shared his talents by speaking during children's sermons and Easter services. He often composed and shared many public prayers.
Besides time spent caring for his family and church, Frank loved to golf and watch sporting events on TV.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM, Tues., May 27, 2008, at the Oakland United Methodist Church. Interment in Mount Hope Cemetery. Frank will lie in state after 3:00 PM, Mon., at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence, Topeka where the family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Oakland United Methodist Church, 801 NE Chester, Topeka, KS 66616 and Heartland Home Health Care and Hospice, 1033 SW Gage Blvd., Topeka, KS 66604.
Frank Eugene "Gene" Turvey went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thurs., May 22, 2008, at the age of 81, surrounded by his loving family.
Frank was born on Sept. 11, 1926, in Salina, to Frank and Ethel Turvey. He was educated in Lyndon, and there met his high school sweetheart, Doris Imogene Kersten. They were married on Dec. 31, 1945, in Topeka. She survives.
Other survivors include their children: Steven and Geri Turvey, Debra and Randy Richardson, and Lonna and David Latimer, all of Topeka; a brother: Harry and his wife, Nita, of Topeka; seven grandchildren: Kristy Hanshaw along with husband, John, Scott Richardson, Arin Turvey Evans, Ryan Turvey, and Erik, Mark, and Nick Latimer; and two great-granddaughters: Tessaira Evans and Tayler Jaye Hanshaw.
Frank served in the U.S. Navy for two years, 1944-1946, during World War II. He worked as a freight claim investigator for Santa Fe Railway and retired in 1985, after 34 years of service.
He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, giving his time, energy and talents to benefit his family. Frank was a true family man. He was also a devoted member of the Oakland United Methodist Church, serving as Sunday School teacher, Lay Leader, committee chairperson, Administrative Board member, choir member, and communion steward. He shared his talents by speaking during children's sermons and Easter services. He often composed and shared many public prayers.
Besides time spent caring for his family and church, Frank loved to golf and watch sporting events on TV.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM, Tues., May 27, 2008, at the Oakland United Methodist Church. Interment in Mount Hope Cemetery. Frank will lie in state after 3:00 PM, Mon., at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence, Topeka where the family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Oakland United Methodist Church, 801 NE Chester, Topeka, KS 66616 and Heartland Home Health Care and Hospice, 1033 SW Gage Blvd., Topeka, KS 66604.
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Monday, May 26, 2008
6:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)
Parker-Price & Davidson
Service
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)
Oakland United Methodist Church
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