Service Information
Sylvia Turbett, age 80, of Gaylord passed away July 15, 2019, at The Lutheran Home of Belle Plaine in Belle Plaine, Minnesota.
Memorial Service will be Friday, July 19, 2019, 2:00 P.M. at the United Church of Christ in Gaylord with interment in Ferguson Cemetery, rural Norwood Young America, Minnesota, at a later date.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be Friday, July 19, 2019, from Noon until 2:00 P.M. at the United Church of Christ in Gaylord.
Obituary
Sylvia Sophie Turbett was born on March 13, 1939, in Bergen Township, McLeod County, Minnesota. She was the daughter of John and Lillian (Ristow) Hoof. Sylvia was baptized as an infant and was later confirmed in her faith. She received her education in Lester Prairie, Minnesota, and was a graduate of the Lester Prairie High School Class of 1957.
On April 18, 1959, Sylvia was united in marriage to Lynn Turbett at Frieden’s United Church of Christ near Norwood Young America, Minnesota. After their marriage, the couple resided in Gaylord, where she was employed by the Gaylord Public School and Oak Terrace as a dietary aid in the kitchens. The couple was blessed with three children. Sylvia and Lynn shared 51 years of marriage before Lynn passed away on November 6, 2010.
Sylvia was a member of the United Church of Christ in Gaylord where she taught Sunday School and was a member of the Ladies Aid. She was also a member of the Sibley County Extension Group, was a Girl Scout Leader, a camp counselor at Pilgrim Point and attended the Women’s Bible Study Group.
Sylvia had many joys: reading, gardening, her flowers, music, cooking, baking and traveling. The farthest travel brought her to Brazil to visit Vitoria. The greatest gift she gave was to the American Red Cross which she did religiously. She was always ready to meet up with her friends, coworkers, classmates and relatives for any type of gathering.
Sylvia cherished the time she spent with her family especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Sylvia had a great love and care for her family and friends. She lived a life filled with the spirit of Christ and carried this to her final days; knowing the power of His love brought her peace.
When she needed assistance with her daily care, Sylvia became a resident of Auburn Meadows in Waconia and then The Lutheran Home of Belle Plaine and passed away there on Monday, July, 15, 2019, at the age of 80 years. Blessed be her memory.
Sylvia is survived by her:
Children, Lynette Fokken of Canby, MN,
Kay Sonnicksen and her husband, Duane of Winnebago, MN, and
Perry Turbett and his fiancée, Josie Nyberg of Mound, MN;
Grandchildren, Jessica Menk and her husband, Brian, Michael Fokken and his wife, Tina, Andrew Fokken, Joshua Fokken, Sara Sonnicksen, Brian Turbett and his wife, Stephanie, Katie Trejo and her husband, Pedro, and Jamie Reimer and her husband, Larry;
Great-Grandchildren, Brock, Rebecca and Cayden Reimer, Elias and Evan Garcia, Victoria, Daniel and Lilyana Trejo, Bentley, Ava, Erich and Noah Fokken, and Sophia Turbett, Zoe and Kendra Rickheim, Emma Sonnicksen;
Sisters, Mavis Schuette of Plato, MN, and Charlotte Tudor and her husband, Reggie of Columbia, TX;
Brothers, Hilbert Hoof and his wife, Joyce of Norwood Young America, MN, and Orlin Hoof of Crivitz, WI;
Nieces, Nephews, other relatives and friends.
Sylvia was preceded in death by her Parents, John and Lillian Hoof; Husband, Lynn Turbett; Brothers, Ervin Hoof, Myron (Jean) Hoof; Half Sister, Lillian Hoof; Sister-In-Law, Donna Hoof; and Brother-In-Law, Donald Schuette.
Ruby (Meyer) Goldberg says
My sympathies to you all. I always enjoyed being with your Mother. She was such a hard worker and had a positive attitude and warm smile for everyone.
Joan R says
Deepest sympathies to the Turbett family. Sylvia was a kind, warm woman, quick with a smile and friendly word. RIP.
Lei (Eileen) Amorim says
My heartfelt sympathies to all. Sylvia was such a nice person to share time with. Her loving smile always lit up the room. I will cherish the memories that we were blessed to share. While I will not be able to be with you at the service, I will be with you in thought and prayers. Rejoice in the knowledge that she is at peace, at home in God’s arms.
Arlene & Pete Pinske says
Our sympathy to you, it is never easy to lose a mother no matter how old they are. She was always smiling and a joy to know.