Patricia Ann Turner was born May 7, 1937, in Boelus, to Edwin Hubert and Mary (Kwiatkowski) Jolkowski and passed away March 3, 2021, in Lincoln, at the age of 83 years, 9 months and 24 days. Pat grew up on the family farm near Boelus. She attended and graduated from Boelus High School with the Class of 1955. She then attended Grand Island Beauty School.
On April 23, 1960, Pat was united in marriage to Henry “Bud” L. Turner in Hastings. She worked at a beauty salon for several years before the couple began having children. Pat then opened her own shop in her home.
In 1966, the couple moved to Lincoln when Bud was transferred with Burlington Northern Railroad. They moved back to Hastings in 1970 where they began remodeling houses. Never one to sit still, Pat worked on the plaster board and painting of the interior. This was the beginning of Turner Construction which they owned and operated from 1970-1976. Pat also worked at Golden Corral for several years. The couple had lived in Hansen for several years before moving to Bee in 2006. After their retirement, they enjoyed being camp host in several Nebraska parks, the last was at Branched Oak for two seasons. Pat was very active at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, where she helped with many funeral lunches. She also worked at Lou and Mary Anne’s Bar for several years. Pat loved her family, working outdoors in her vegetable and flower garden, crocheting and other crafts. Pat genuinely loved people and helping them. Her pleasant demeanor and smile will be missed.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bud (2011); two brothers, Willy and Jerry Jolkowski.
Survivors cherishing Pat’s memory include her three children, Brian and wife, Sherry Turner, Omaha, Ken Turner, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Stephanie and husband, Brad Mensik, Lincoln; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Rose Cyborn, Grand Island; brother-in-law, Bruce Turner, Kansas.
A Mass of Christian Burial was March 10 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Bee with internment at Westlawn Cemetery in Grand Island. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the church or to Masses. Condolences may be left for the family at www.zabkafuneralhome.com.
