Beverly Turner, age 79, of Naytahwaush, MN, died on Monday, August 7, 2023, at her home under the loving care of her family & Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Beverly Joyce Turpin, the oldest child born to William and Phyllis (Bunker) Turpin was born August 22, 1943, in White Earth, MN.  She grew up in Naytahwaush where she attended school.  Bev met the love of her life, Edward "Sandy" Turner and the two were united in marriage on February 27, 1960.  The young couple made their home in Naytahwaush where they raised their four children.

Bev entered the workforce at the Sewing Factory in Naytahwaush.  She later became employed for the White Earth Nation as an Elder and HeadStart cook in Naytahwaush.  She worked for the Elderly Nutrition Program for many years before her declining health forced her to retire.

In her younger years, Bev and Sandy enjoyed snowmobiling and were members of the Naytahwaush Nightriders Club.  They were also both avid MN Vikings Fans!  Bev also liked beading, doing crosswords, word searches, playing games on the computer and the occasional trip to the casino.  She was a great cook and loved spending time with family and friends, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She will be missed by many but live on in their hearts forever.

Bev is survived by a daughter, Shirlee Turner of Naytahwaush; two sons, Edward Turner of Naytahwaush and Craig Turner of Mahnomen; five grandchildren: Christy (Jerry) Chilton of Vergas, MN, Re (Serina) Wadena of Moorhead, MN, Derek LaFriniere of Mahnomen, Michal Turner of Waubun, Cody (Traci) Turner also of Mahnomen; 10 great-grandchildren: Jesse, Jerzey, Cora, and Corissa Wadena, Hunter Chilton, Brady and Blake Wadena, Emri, Aubri and Camri Turner; five sisters: Cheryl Turpin-Gettel, Gayle Turpin, Corrine (Perry) Bellefeuille, Teri Gieseke and Lori Bailey; one brother-in-law, Chuck Nordmarken; and two sisters-in-law, Linda Brown and Toni Cullen and her canine companion, Oreo.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Sandy; daughter, Sheri; grandson, Justin; mother-in-law, Shirley Cullen; daughter-in-law, Kim; brother, Billy; three brothers-in-law: Truman "TJ" Turner, Larry Nordmarken and Charles Nordmarken; and a sister-in-law, Randi Nordmarken.

A Funeral Service will be held Monday, August 14, 2023, at 11:00 am at Samuel Memorial Episcopal Church, Naytahwaush, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in the Free Gospel Alliance Cemetery, Naytahwaush.