Mary Louise Turl

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Louise Turl on July 30, 2023 at the age of 87. She passed away peacefully at the Prince George Hospice Palliative Care Society. Mary is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Brent Turl. Mary is also survived by her sister Shirley Johnson; sister-in-laws Lynn Green, Fern Greene; numerous nieces and nephews and other family members! She was predeceased by her parents Herbert and Adelia Green; siblings Stella Marceau, Laura Dowe, Basil Green, Sam Greene, Margaret Green and Rocky Green.

Mary was born in Plaster Rock, New Brunswick and her family moved to Prince George in 1952 where her parents bought a property on the Hart Highway and established a well recognized local potato farm! Mary lived in town and spent most of her working years at Canada Post where she met Brent Turl. They lived in the Hart area for a while but Mary’s great love of nature, wildlife and animals brought them to develop a farm in Upper Mud River where they lived for about 20 years. They eventually returned to the Hart Highway where Mary and Brent spent the rest of her years. Mary was an avid knitter and gardener. She also had an extensive library of books she had read and encouraged this interest in her nieces and nephews. Mary loved to cook and often entertained family and friends. Mary and Brent also enjoyed going to the Prince George Playhouse and enjoyed many plays. She was also very interested in preserving our family history and had many stories to share.

A small Celebration of Life will be held in the future.

For those who wish to honour Mary’s memory, a contribution to the BC SPCA would be appreciated.