One of the (many) times that I got behind on my blog I skipped posting about a Memorial Day- Family Reunion- Breakfast that we had with my moms family. I got some great pics of her with her only surviving siblings. My Uncle Steve and Aunt Margie. I think I've mentioned before that I don't have very close relationships with most of my extended family. My mom is quite a bit younger than the rest of her family and they only seem to have get togethers about once every ten years. I know that my Aunt Margie's health has been failing so I thought I'd take some opportunities to get some pictures.
My Uncle Steve and Aunt Ann.....
My mom with her brother and sister......
Honestly, I almost didn't go. I woke up that morning and just wanted to stay home, I was feeling tired and since I don't know a lot of my moms family I feel uncomfortable and shy at their gatherings. I knew my Aunt Margie would be there though and I wanted to see her again so I went. I'm so so so glad I did because little did I know, this was the last time I would have a conversation with this beatiful lady.....
My Aunt Margie passed away on Nov. 9, 2010. I have gotten to know this wonderful lady quite well in the last few years and I grew to love her very much. I love my mom and nobody could ever replace her, but she and I are like night/day. We are so different. We don't understand each other at all. A little part of me always wondered why I didn't take after her more. That part stopped wondering when I got to know my Aunt Margie. We were so much alike! After we developed a relationship she really went above and beyond to keep it flourishing. She would call me all the time when I was pregnant or just had a new baby just to check up on me. She always made it a point to attend any showers/blessings/special occasions my family had. We would always hoard any apricots that came our way every fall so we could make/swap her famous Apricot-Pinapple-Orange jam. We loved to talk cooking and recipes. I'm glad she's out of pain and won't suffer anymore, but I will miss her so much!
I went out the night before she died, she was pretty heavily sedated, and I don't know how aware she was, but I got the chance to tell her goodbye and let her know how much she meant to me and how much I loved her. Her daugher came up to me in the hall and told me that a couple of days before she started going downhill my Aunt Margie had been talking about me and my boys and wondering how we were all doing. She said she wanted to see us. I wish I would have known. Never take those you love for granted. Make sure they always know how much you love, cherish, and appreciate them. You never know when a conversation will be your last.
I've had to deal with a lot of death this last year. It's been tough. I'm learning that I don't take it well. I have to fight to keep from sinking into a depression. It feels like the forces of grief are almost overwhelming. I'm so grateful to have the Gospel in my life. As heartwrenching as it is to lose somebody you love at least I know that this is not the end and I will see them again. I can't imagne the hopelessness death must bring if you don't have those convictions. I know I'll be with Aunt Margie again. In the meantime, I keep picturing her loving and maternal personality just enveloping Wayne and taking care of him for us. That thought brings me peace for both of them. I will always love her!
Margorie Jones Turner 1937-2010
Margorie Jones Turner, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away peacefully November 9, 2010 at her home in Magna Utah. Born January 5, 1937 to Charles Elvin and Helen Clawson Jones in Salt Lake City UT and attended Granite High School in Murray, UT. Margie married her high school sweetheart and lifelong partner Norman Edward Turner on February 11, 1955 at a ceremony at the "Jensen Home" in Salt Lake City. Margie and Norm lived in Jacksonville, FL, Bremerton, WA and San Juan Puerto Rico during Norms tour of duty on board the aircraft carrier the USS Franklin Roosevelt, then finally settling in Lompoc, CA, where they lived for 31 years. Margorie had a gentle heart and loved her family. An avid reader, she also enjoyed camping, crotcheting, tending to her rosebushes, and was always adding to her collection of rosebud figurines. Movie musicals were one of her favorite forms of entertainment and a passion she shared with her children and their children. A wonderful cook, special occasions always found her preparing one of her signature baked Banana Cream Pie, Pineapple Cheesecake, or Chocolate Cake with homemade frosting. A member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Marjorie taught primary school, and her loving nature led her to a calling as the Compassionate Serving Leader in the church Relief Society. Margorie is survived by her husband of 56 years, Norman; their three children, Raymond (Karen) Turner of Springbranch, TX; Ronals (Monica) Turner of Nixa, MO; and Trudy (Bradley) Ellis of UT; brother, Steve Jones, and sister, Patricia Bond. She will be missed greatly by her seven grandchildren; Emily and Audrey Turner of San Antonio, TX; Jennifer Hurlich and Nick Turner of Springfield, MO; and Trudi Anne, Amanda, and Orion Ellis of UT; as well as her five great-grandchildren, Jordan Turner, Jacob and Mckenzie Hurlich, Tyler and Adien Turner. She was preceeded in death by her parents; her son Stephen Lynn; brother Robert Jones; and sisters Geraldine Bons and Cherylyn Jones. Funeral Services will be held on November 15, 2010 at the Magna Stake Center. Interment: Utah Veterans Memorial Park.
On Nov, 8th this big guy turned 8 years old. I can't believe I have a son old enough to be baptized....it seems like just yesterday I was holding and rocking my first-born baby. Caeden is such a great kid. He keeps his room clean, helps his brothers, and tries his best to follow the rules. I love this kiddo so much!
I catch my breath looking at these, she did such a fantastic job capturing the boys.....
I can't post all 60-something pictures she gave us, but trying to pick my favorites is really tough, they're all so good! 
Me.....
They really are a great group of girls and I'm so blessed to get to work with them.
