Memorial

Bonnie Turner, 82 of Cedar Rapids Iowa passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at the Woodlands residency of Methwick. A private visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories State Room. Please sign up for visitation times using the link; https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0b4facad2fabf85-bonnie . A private family service will take place at the Chapel of Memories with burial following at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. A live stream for this service can be viewed at 10:00AM on December 16, 2020 at the following link. https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/78373189
 
As mandated by proclamation, social distancing must be practiced which requires a limited number of people to be allowed into the visitation at one time. The use of facemasks or shields is required.

Bonnie is survived by her seven children, Randy (Cindy) Turner, Kris (Ron) Deyo-Anderson, Jean (Todd) Matthews, Tammy (Dave) Pollock, Jeff Turner (Lisa Young), Tim Turner and Tara (Brett) Simonsen; grandchildren, Andrew, Mark, Steve, Brittany, Amber, Joshua, Chasity, Charlene, Dalton and Dakota; great grandchildren, Jameson, Evander, Bode, Collin, Jordyn, Charlee, Declan, Remi, Tayte, Troy, Grace, and Charlotte; brothers Lyle (Betty) Mackel, Gene Mackel, Don (Donna) Mackel, Jim (Karen) Mackel and sister Sharon Lilii.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Julius “Jess” Turner, parents John and Agnes Mackel, sister in-law Geri (Gene) Mackel, brother in-law Nifo (Sharon) Lilii, twin grandchildren Brandon and Brent Deyo and her beloved dog, Pookie whom we all dubbed as the spoiled eighth child.

Bonnie was a devout catholic with a strong faith and active member of St. Pius church. She retired from Rockwell Collins after 26 years of service. She was a quiet person, but her core ran deep. She was happiest when her family gathered together, and we all enjoyed her large homecooked meals that were delicious and served right on time. She enjoyed bookkeeping, crocheting, music, dancing with Jess, laughter, clothes shopping, recording memories with her photos, family genealogy research and was always open to learning new things and ideas. 

Mom and Dad had a house full of kids and grandkids which leaves us with treasured memories to relish and enjoy. She was a wonderful daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother. We miss you Mom, enjoy being together with Dad again.

Memorials may be directed to St. Pius X Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.