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 Susan Bland Turney, daughter of George Bland and Esther Brown Bland.Born 11/28/1938! Oakland, CA, died 9 Feb 2023 Canyon, TX Susan Turney, 84, of Canyon, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023. Memorial services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at the First Baptist Church Ministry Center with Rev. Steve Olsen officiating. Susan was born on November 28, 1938 in Oakland, California to George and Esther (Brown) Bland. She graduated from Sonoma Valley High School in 1956 and married Warren Turney, MD in Sonoma in 1959. He practiced medicine and Susan managed his business in the Sacramento area and then the Ft. Wayne, Indiana area for many years. Upon retirement, they moved to Tillamook, Oregon where their hearts for ministry led them to open a halfway house and become very involved in the Celebrate Recovery program. Susan always believed in second chances and was also involved in the prison ministry there, faithfully assisting young women in preparing for interviews. They remained in Tillamook until 2019, when Warren preceded her in death. Susan then moved to Canyon. She was a dedicated member of the First Baptist Church of Canyon and once again, became involved in the Celebrate Recovery program through the church. She was also very active in the American Cancer Society and enjoyed volunteering with Partners in Palo Duro Canyon. Susan lived for Jesus and was devoted to sharing her faith, especially with those struggling with dependency. She dearly loved her family. She adored her children and grandchildren and treasured her time with them. Susan was also preceded in death by a daughter, Athena Wonderly. Survivors include five children, Matthew Turney and wife, Linda of Canyon, Brian Turney of Tillamook, OR, Carla Maclay and husband, Kurt of Meadow Vista, CA, Mark Turney and wife, Edith of Ft. Wayne, IN, and Darren Turney and wife, Julie of Ft. Wayne, IN; fifteen grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; and her sister, Corky Hall of Boyd, TX. Married/ Related to: Child: 1. Athena Corinne Turney WonderlyBorn 30 Nov 1959 San Jose, California, died 20 Dec 2017 Fort Wayne, IN, age 58 years Athena was born in San Jose, Calif. on November 30, 1959 to her loving parents Warren and Susan (Bland) Turney. The family settled in Auburn, Calif. in 1970 when her father A. Warren Turney, M.D. opened his General Surgery practice at Roseville Community Hospital. Athena attended Ophir Elementary School with her five siblings, and split her High School education between Placer High and Oakmont High Schools. Athena was very active in sports, lettering in Volleyball and Softball. She was on the Yearbook staff for two years and the Principal's Advisory Committee her senior year. She graduated from Oakmont High School in 1978 with honors. She earned her Forestry degree at Sierra College. Athena married Ken Wonderly of Granite Bay, Calif. in 1979, and they settled their home in Howe, Ind. for the next twenty years. A dedicated mother, she home-schooled her two children: David Adam Wonderly and Eric James Wonderly. In 2001 Athena made her way back to California where she worked with a granite countertop supply company. Athena loved the outdoors, music, interior decorating, and her family, and was active in state government. She was involved in her church, was passionate about God's love and grace, and would share anything she could to help a friend or stranger no matter her own circumstance. Although she struggled with various medical issues, she never let it dampen her spirits. Everyone knew of Athena's laugh, and she would convey the bright side of whatever trial she was facing. She moved back with her son in 2015 when her health began to fail. Athena was cared for by her son David and his wife Hilary, while she battled the affects of diabetes and cancer. Her final weeks were spent at Heritage Park Assisted Living and Hospice in Ft. Wayne, Ind., whose amazing staff gave her and her family care and support as they said their goodbyes. The Lord took her home on December 20, 2017 at the age of 58. She is survived by her parents, Warren and Susan Turney, her siblings Matthew Turney, Brian Turney, Carla Turney Maclay, Mark Turney, and Darren Turney, her brother-in-law and his wife Keith and Chris Wonderly; her children David Wonderly and Eric Wonderly; and her four grandchildren, the loves of her life, Joshua, Sarah, Katey, and Alice Wonderly. Although she requested no memorial, we honor her life. She was loved in the Roseville Community and I know many who will miss her. | |||