Marion M. Turner
Marriages
James R. Turner
Obituaries
The Daily Sentinel page 5A - December 28, 2022
Born in Arlington,
MA, Marion had dual
careers. She received her
B.S. and M.S. degrees
at University of MA and
Purdue University. She
was involved in bacterial
genetics research and wrote or contributed to six
publications presented nationally.
Marion later turned her focus to music, teaching flute
at Penn State and Seton Hill Colleges in PA, holding
the position of principal flutist and soloist for the
Westmoreland Symphony, and taught privately as well.
She went on to be the founder of both The Fine Arts
Players and Orchestra Nova.
An avid gardener most of her life, she was also a
tennis and bowling enthusiast.
Mrs. Turner was predeceased by her son, Scott J
Berry; and her husband, James R Turner. Survived
by her son, David W. Berry of Grand Junction, CO;
daughter, Laurel Lee Berry of Steamboat Springs, CO;
granddaughter, Gillian A Berry of Colorado Springs,
CO; stepchildren, Beth Turner of Denver, CO, Jim
(MaryEllen) Turner of Dumfries, VA, Jon (Cheryl)
Turner of Lewis Center, OH, Joel and Keri Turner of
Leesburg VA, and their children.
A Memorial will be held at The Fountains at Hilltop
on January 7, 2023 from 2pm-4pm. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to HopeWest Hospice Center of
Grand Junction, CO.
