Zella Joey Anne (Turner) Harlan
Obituaries
Daily Sentinel page 3D - July 26, 2020
Zella Joey Anne Harlan
was born on May 8, 1931 in
Wenatchee, WA, to Joe and
Zella Turner. She grew up in
Bellingham, WA, with her
brothers, Cliff Turner of Oregon
City, OR, and Chuck Turner
of Grand Junction, CO, whom
recently moved to Spokane,
WA. She also had one sister, Evelyn Reeves, who preceded her in
death. She is also preceded in death by both spouses, Joe Lester and
Wes Harlan.
Joann is survived by children, Solitare Ferguson of San Jose,
CA; Dana Lester of Sandy, OR; Candy Lester of Clifton, CO;
John Harlan of Vernal, UT; Ken Harlan of WY; Susan Carlos of
DeBeque, CO; Cathy Harlan of Clifton, CO; Curt Harlan of TX,
and Theri Bellean of Thornton, CO. She had 28 grandchildren, and
29 great-grandchildren.
During her adult life she lived in Anderson, CA and was a medical
assistant for four doctors. She enjoyed taking x-rays so much
that she returned to college and earned a degree in Radiological
Technology.
In 1978 she met and married Wes Harlan and moved to Clifton,
CO. She worked for Hall Orthopedic. After retirement, she became
office assistant to Dr. James Dunn.
She had a love for music and she and her sister provided music
for the VA Hospital on Sundays for their church services. Music
continued in duets, trios, and choir. Her greatest joy was found in
Jesus Christ. She was a member of the Grand Junction Seventh-day
Adventist Church and was a faithful volunteer for the community
center.
Joann had many hobbies of which a few would be reading,
camping, sewing, gardening, and serving Christ.
Joann’s breath of life has returned to her creator, God. She is now
sleeping in the grave, awaiting the return of her Lord and Savior.
Joann’s body has been donated to CMU’s Forensic Body Farm.
She made the arrangements a few years ago, because of her love of
serving others. She felt she was helping humanity.
Pending the outcome of COVID-19, the celebration of her life
will be held at the Grand Junction SDA Church on Sabbath, May
8, 2021.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to HopeWest Hospice.
We couldn’t have managed without the Hospice team, they truly
have been our saving grace.
