Jane ‘ Anne’ Bass Turner of Spring Hope died Jan 7, 2020, at her home in Whitefish, Montana, surrounded by love, by family and by friends. Born in Rocky Mount, NC, in 1929, Jane graduated from Spring Hope High School and later earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She continued her studies in hematology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and completed additional medical technologist certification in
Boston, MA, and Washington DC. Jane later returned to Chapel Hill where she managed the blood bank and was known to enthusiastically ‘stick’ anyone, regardless of race, gender, religion or creed. She knew the information provided from a blood workup would not only assist doctors in their diagnoses, but ultimately save lives. Jane also participated in one of the nation’s first infant blood transfusion to save the life of a baby.
In 1955, she met Richard W. Turner in Chapel Hill. They were married in Raleigh at Christ Church on August 26, 1957. Jane and Richard went on to live in Bristol, CT’ Polson, MT ‘, Schenectady, NY and Akron, OH., she raising four children She worked as a hematologist for several doctors and hospitals and eventually earned teacher’s certificate to instruct 4th grade at Old Trail School in Akron. Jane and Richard move back to Spring Hope in 1981 to care for Jane’s aging parents. Jane eventually moved to The Springs in Whitefish, MT for specialized care and to be close to her daughter. Many of her summers were spent at the Turner cabin on the Yaak River in the Montana Mountains. Where she hiked, visited neighbors and watched wildlife. Jane never lost her love of the North Carolina coast, however, and would rarely say no to a trip to the beach.
Kind, gracious and always ready for a long chat, Jane’s stories and laughter were infectious. She was a world traveler, a spirited adventurer, a lover of all dogs’, a mother, a teacher, pioneer for women in science and medicine. Jane loved being with friends and was ever grateful; regularly and sincerely thanking the people who touched her life.
Jane is survived by her husband of nearly 63 years, Richard Turner of Spring Hope ‘ her son David and his wife Gwen of Raleigh; her son Stephen and his wife Patty of Helena, MT; and her daughter Ann Catherine ‘Cate’ Turner-Jamison and her husband Michael of Whitefish, MT. Her oldest son, Richard Turner, Jr, predeceased her. She also is survived by five grandchildren: Hilary, Chase, Emily, Michael and Galen, all of whom are living in Montana or North Carolina.
Boston, MA, and Washington DC. Jane later returned to Chapel Hill where she managed the blood bank and was known to enthusiastically ‘stick’ anyone, regardless of race, gender, religion or creed. She knew the information provided from a blood workup would not only assist doctors in their diagnoses, but ultimately save lives. Jane also participated in one of the nation’s first infant blood transfusion to save the life of a baby.
In 1955, she met Richard W. Turner in Chapel Hill. They were married in Raleigh at Christ Church on August 26, 1957. Jane and Richard went on to live in Bristol, CT’ Polson, MT ‘, Schenectady, NY and Akron, OH., she raising four children She worked as a hematologist for several doctors and hospitals and eventually earned teacher’s certificate to instruct 4th grade at Old Trail School in Akron. Jane and Richard move back to Spring Hope in 1981 to care for Jane’s aging parents. Jane eventually moved to The Springs in Whitefish, MT for specialized care and to be close to her daughter. Many of her summers were spent at the Turner cabin on the Yaak River in the Montana Mountains. Where she hiked, visited neighbors and watched wildlife. Jane never lost her love of the North Carolina coast, however, and would rarely say no to a trip to the beach.
Kind, gracious and always ready for a long chat, Jane’s stories and laughter were infectious. She was a world traveler, a spirited adventurer, a lover of all dogs’, a mother, a teacher, pioneer for women in science and medicine. Jane loved being with friends and was ever grateful; regularly and sincerely thanking the people who touched her life.
Jane is survived by her husband of nearly 63 years, Richard Turner of Spring Hope ‘ her son David and his wife Gwen of Raleigh; her son Stephen and his wife Patty of Helena, MT; and her daughter Ann Catherine ‘Cate’ Turner-Jamison and her husband Michael of Whitefish, MT. Her oldest son, Richard Turner, Jr, predeceased her. She also is survived by five grandchildren: Hilary, Chase, Emily, Michael and Galen, all of whom are living in Montana or North Carolina.
Jane ‘ Anne’ Bass Turner of Spring Hope died Jan 7, 2020, at her home in Whitefish, Montana, surrounded by love, by family and by friends. Born in Rocky Mount, NC, in 1929, Jane graduated from Spring Hope High School and later earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She continued her studies in hematology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and completed additional medical technologist certification in
Boston, MA, and Washington DC. Jane later returned to Chapel Hill where she managed the blood bank and was known to enthusiastically ‘stick’ anyone, regardless of race, gender, religion or creed. She knew the information provided from a blood workup would not only assist doctors in their diagnoses, but ultimately save lives. Jane also participated in one of the nation’s first infant blood transfusion to save the life of a baby.
In 1955, she met Richard W. Turner in Chapel Hill. They were married in Raleigh at Christ Church on August 26, 1957. Jane and Richard went on to live in Bristol, CT’ Polson, MT ‘, Schenectady, NY and Akron, OH., she raising four children She worked as a hematologist for several doctors and hospitals and eventually earned teacher’s certificate to instruct 4th grade at Old Trail School in Akron. Jane and Richard move back to Spring Hope in 1981 to care for Jane’s aging parents. Jane eventually moved to The Springs in Whitefish, MT for specialized care and to be close to her daughter. Many of her summers were spent at the Turner cabin on the Yaak River in the Montana Mountains. Where she hiked, visited neighbors and watched wildlife. Jane never lost her love of the North Carolina coast, however, and would rarely say no to a trip to the beach.
Kind, gracious and always ready for a long chat, Jane’s stories and laughter were infectious. She was a world traveler, a spirited adventurer, a lover of all dogs’, a mother, a teacher, pioneer for women in science and medicine. Jane loved being with friends and was ever grateful; regularly and sincerely thanking the people who touched her life.
Jane is survived by her husband of nearly 63 years, Richard Turner of Spring Hope ‘ her son David and his wife Gwen of Raleigh; her son Stephen and his wife Patty of Helena, MT; and her daughter Ann Catherine ‘Cate’ Turner-Jamison and her husband Michael of Whitefish, MT. Her oldest son, Richard Turner, Jr, predeceased her. She also is survived by five grandchildren: Hilary, Chase, Emily, Michael and Galen, all of whom are living in Montana or North Carolina.
Boston, MA, and Washington DC. Jane later returned to Chapel Hill where she managed the blood bank and was known to enthusiastically ‘stick’ anyone, regardless of race, gender, religion or creed. She knew the information provided from a blood workup would not only assist doctors in their diagnoses, but ultimately save lives. Jane also participated in one of the nation’s first infant blood transfusion to save the life of a baby.
In 1955, she met Richard W. Turner in Chapel Hill. They were married in Raleigh at Christ Church on August 26, 1957. Jane and Richard went on to live in Bristol, CT’ Polson, MT ‘, Schenectady, NY and Akron, OH., she raising four children She worked as a hematologist for several doctors and hospitals and eventually earned teacher’s certificate to instruct 4th grade at Old Trail School in Akron. Jane and Richard move back to Spring Hope in 1981 to care for Jane’s aging parents. Jane eventually moved to The Springs in Whitefish, MT for specialized care and to be close to her daughter. Many of her summers were spent at the Turner cabin on the Yaak River in the Montana Mountains. Where she hiked, visited neighbors and watched wildlife. Jane never lost her love of the North Carolina coast, however, and would rarely say no to a trip to the beach.
Kind, gracious and always ready for a long chat, Jane’s stories and laughter were infectious. She was a world traveler, a spirited adventurer, a lover of all dogs’, a mother, a teacher, pioneer for women in science and medicine. Jane loved being with friends and was ever grateful; regularly and sincerely thanking the people who touched her life.
Jane is survived by her husband of nearly 63 years, Richard Turner of Spring Hope ‘ her son David and his wife Gwen of Raleigh; her son Stephen and his wife Patty of Helena, MT; and her daughter Ann Catherine ‘Cate’ Turner-Jamison and her husband Michael of Whitefish, MT. Her oldest son, Richard Turner, Jr, predeceased her. She also is survived by five grandchildren: Hilary, Chase, Emily, Michael and Galen, all of whom are living in Montana or North Carolina.
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