December 6, 1935 – October 1, 2022
On October 1st, 2022, Patricia Ann Turner (nee Dubbelde), loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully in Minnetonka, MN. She was preceded in death by her husband, John R. Turner, and is survived by her children Kerry, Scott (Ann), and Jeff (Erich), and her grandchildren Alex Boosalis, Emily Boosalis, Allison (Jeff) Miller, Madeline Turner, and Sam Turner.
Pat was born on December 6, 1935, grew up on a small farm near Sherman, SD, and graduated from Garretson High School, class of 1954. She’s preceded in death by siblings Evonne, Jim, Barb, Mary, and Dan, and will be missed by siblings Elaine, Shirley, Bob, JoAnn, Shari, Marge, Debb, and Dick. While Pat and John lived in Butte, MT, Eden Prairie, MN, and raised their kids in St. Cloud, MN, the Dubbelde farmstead remained one of her favorite places in the world.
Pat was known for her bright smile, curious mind, tireless work ethic, multiple to-do lists, and unbounding love of nature. She never met a deer who didn’t take her breath away. She was a proud 46-year employee of Tanner Systems, a founding member of St. Cloud PFLAG, and a summertime resident of a beloved lake cabin in Akeley, MN—her other favorite place. Pat’s greatest joy was keeping close tabs on her three kids and watching her five grandkids grow into amazing people.
Pat’s funeral is scheduled for 12:00 noon on October 14 at Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Garretson, SD. Lunch will immediately follow the burial. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice.
