Jack C Turner

Jack C. Turner, age of 83, died on August 25, 2019 surrounded by his family and holding the hand of his best friend and wife at his daughter’s home in Ephrata, Washington. Jack was born on February 24, 1936 in Vancouver, Washington to Dan and Gladys Turner. He graduated from Bothell High School in 1954. He joined the Air Force in February 1955 and eventually was stationed in Stephenville, Newfoundland where he met the love of his life, Edie. They were married on July 18, 1959. In 1965, Jack and Edie bought a small gas station/grocery store starting with $68 in the till. D&J’s grew to be a very successful business which they sold in 1985. They raised four daughters in Startup and in 1979, a foster son joined the mix of all these women to help Jack keep some sanity. Over his lifetime, Jack was a Sultan school board member, active in the Lion’s Club and Knights of Columbus, drove countless buses to sporting events and volunteered at hundreds of church and school events. Jack was a “Jack” of all trades with an entrepreneurial mind. He was always dreaming up new ideas and challenges and if Edie approved he would jump right in. Over the years, Jack’s endeavors included being an Air Force policeman, construction worker, a business owner, insurance salesman, paraprofessional, school bus driver, and custodian. He was proud of his work ethic and anyone who worked with Jack knew he was a man of loyalty and integrity. Jack had a passion for car racing and motorcycles. One of the highlights of his life was being in the pit crew for Fronsman Zema Motorsports traveling all over the northwest. At the age of 80, Jack checked off one of his “bucket list’ items as he sat in the stand watching the Daytona 500. Jack always had a twinkle in his eye and a great smile, he would give his opinion but never dismissed you for your choice and always loved for who you were. Jack was preceded in death by his father, Dan, and his mother, Gladys, and his grandson, Jeremy Firestone. He is survived by his best friend and wife of 60 years, Edie, and his four daughters Deb Firestone, Linda Parisi (Dave), Chris Romm (Rich) and Jackie Roduner, and son, Greg Beckel (Becky), step-father, Clarence Yarnell, his brother, Bill Turner (Pat) and step brothers Denny Yarnell (Theresa) and Ron Yarnell. His 13 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Jack will also be deeply missed by the “guys at coffee”. He shared a daily cup of coffee and together they discussed and solved the world problems for the past 18 years. A Rosary will be held on September 12 at 7:00 PM at St. Rose Catholic Church in Ephrata, Washington. Funeral services will be September 13 at 11:00 AM at St. Rose Catholic Church with a burial to follow at the Ephrata Cemetery. A reception will be held following the services at St. Rose Catholic School. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to “Fixing What Drove Jack Crazy Fund” at St. Rose of Lima Catholic School, 420 Nat Washington Way, Ephrata, WA 98823. Please express your thoughts and memories for the family at www.nicolesfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the care of Nicoles Funeral Home, Ephrata, Washington.

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Jack C Turner

February 24, 1936 - August 25, 2019