Alexander William Turner

Alex was born in Victoria April 10th 1937 to Alexander Turner and Amy Lizzie (Cooper) Turner. He joined older sisters Eileen and Edith and the family made their home on a small farm in Sidney BC. The family later moved to Goldstream where Alex and Alex Sr raised sheep and cattle. At 10 years old Alex purchased his first Aberdeen Angus cattle. Alex left school at 15 and began farming full time.

Alex married Lucille Mae Hull April 1st 1961. In 1965 the Turners moved their farm to Qualicum Beach

where they continued to raise livestock and grow crops. The farm was known as Turner Meadows. Alex was a charter member of the BC Angus Association and a life member of the Canadian Angus Association. He raised Angus cattle for 50 years until he retired in 1997. Alex was also a member of the Qualicum Beach Rotary Club who volunteered and served the organization long into retirement. In retirement Alex and Lucille travelled extensively and spent much time walking with the Heart and Stroke Foundation walking club.

Alex is survived by his wife of 63 years Lucille, daughters Noreen (Derek) Olma and Adele (Richard) Cave, grandchildren Allena (Chris) Bergen, Austin (Nadine) Olma, Graham (Kristie) Cave, Shelby (Trent) Rodgers and eight great grandchildren Julianna, Erik, Zane, Victor, Savannah, Riley, Merritt and Landry.

Alex’s life will be celebrated at a memorial service at St. Stephen’s United Church in Qualicum Beach

Saturday September 21st 2024 at 2pm.

In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations to the BC Heart and Stroke Foundation.