Walter Turner

Walter Frederick Turner, age 86, of Caro, formerly of Cass City, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2009 at Covenant-Cooper in Saginaw. He was born on June 20, 1923 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada to the late Walter and Ann (Hodge) Turner. Walter moved from Canada to Oakland County and graduated from Big Beaver High School. Walter Turner married the former Loretta King on April 8, 1944, and she preceded him in death on May 26, 2009. He entered the Army of the United States in September of 1944 and served until 1946, the end of World War II. Walter was a self-employed farmer, a wheeler-dealer, and horse trader. He had been employed for nineteen years as an attendant nurse at the Caro Regional Center until his retirement. Walter liked playing lotto, going to the casino, playing Santa Claus, as well as watching boxing. He especially enjoyed his horse, Kazals Lad, and his membership in the Cass City V.F.W. Post #3644. He is survived by four children, Carol Long of Cass City, David (Penny) Turner of Mayville, Thomas (Lori) Turner of Mayville and Deborah (Gary) Wright of Caro; his grandchildren, Sabrina (Mike) Wood, Anthony (Cindy) Moran, Shawna (Tim) Marquardt, Aaron (Kaylee) Long, David (Kristi) Turner, Mark (Jenny) Turner, Tracy (Blue) Conrad, Tina Hendershot, Deedra (Marcus) Baker, Kristi (John) Culbert, Amy (Mike) Bull, Diana Turner, Steven (Shannon) Turner; his great-grandchildren, Paige, Blain, Bradi and Sidni Wood, Jesse and Derek Moran, Turner and Isaac Marquardt, Carter Long, Ashley Turner, Mariah and Gabrielle Turner, Audrey and Samantha Conrad, Christopher and Kendra Turner, Marley, Lathan and Evan Baker, Justice and Zoe Culbert and Logan and Sophia Bull; his brother; Richard (Roberta) Turner of Cass City; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters, James Turner, Anne Hodge and Elizabeth Knowlton. The funeral service will be held at the Collon Funeral Home in Caro on Friday, July 31, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Dan Bowman, Marlette United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be at North Grove Cemetery under the auspices of Cass City V.F.W. Post #3644. Visitation will be held at the Collon Funeral Home on Thursday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donors choice.