Viola M. Turner Obituary (1922

Viola Mae Turner, age 92, of Knapp, WI died Monday, June 30, 2014 at The Heritage Nursing Home in Foley, MN. She was born May 21, 1922 in Hitterdal, MN to Paul H. and Nellie A. (Nelson) Melbye. She was raised in Hawley, MN. Viola married Lilbourn L. Turner on October 20, 1943 in St. Cloud, MN s and they lived in Knapp, WI for fifty one years together. Viola was a homemaker all her life and loved raising her children. She loved to camp and together with her husband and four sons, took many trips to the west coast, Yellowstone National Park and around Wisconsin. She was an active member of Gospel Mission Baptist Church in Knapp, WI. Viola is survived by four sons, Mike (Carol), Steve (Diana), Pete (Sandy) and Jim (Micki) Turner; eight grandchildren; two step-grandsons; nine great-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Lilbourn "Bud" Turner and a daughter, Marilyn Kay Turner. A Funeral Service will take place on Thursday, July 3, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie, WI with Pastor Larry Borner officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow the service at Forest Hill Cemetery in Stanton Township, Dunn County, WI.