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ALLAN CHARLES TURNOCK
Born: Sep 11, 1930
Date of Passing: Jun 06, 2018
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ALLAN CHARLES TURNOCK September 11, 1930 - June 6, 2018 Al will be lovingly remembered by his wife Allie; daughters, Kathy and Liz (Jeri); sister-in-law Betty; brother Roy (Kitty), and many other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Harriet, his son John and brother Bill. Al was born at home in the North End and grew up on McAdam Avenue. He walked across Main Street four times a day from age six while attending Luxton School. He graduated from St. John's High School in 1949, and worked summers at Anderson's Camp near Sioux Lookout, ON, mentored by his uncle Vic. It was there that Al learned about the Precambrian Shield, inspiring him to study geology at the University of Manitoba, where he graduated M. Sc. 1956. After graduation, Al's great adventure was being a prospector during the uranium rush north of Lake Athabasca, where he survived living in a tent for a winter. He moved to Baltimore to attend The John's Hopkins University, where he completed his Ph. D., and was then a fellow at the Carnegie Institute Geophysical Lab in Washington, DC. During that time, Al met Allie and they were married in Centreville, Maryland, in 1962. Al and Allie moved initially to Ottawa and then to Winnipeg, where Al had been invited to teach at the University of Manitoba. He remained a Professor of Petrology in the Geology Department from 1965 to 1996. Al enjoyed his teaching, interacting with students, research, and field trips. From 1996 to 2010, as a Senior Scholar, Al was an invaluable resource to the Geology Department. Al was the epitome of patience and kindness, practiced frugality yet was generous, and enjoyed being helpful. He was a gentle man who lived lightly on the earth. An avid reader, he was a fund of information. Playing bridge, puttering in the yard and garden, and fixing things brought him pleasure. Al was a keen participant in fitness and yoga classes, walked or cycled to work, and played volleyball for 50 years. He cherished and was proud of his children and wrote that he attributed "both his long life and happiness to the love and care shown by his wife Allie." Please join us at a celebration of Al's life on Saturday, June 16, at 1:00 p.m. at Trinity United Church, 933 Summerside Ave. In lieu of flowers, donations in Al's memory may be made to either: The St. Boniface Hospital Foundation https://www.saintboniface.ca/foundation/en/ donate/ or The Compassionate Friends https://www.compassionatefriends.org/ how-you-can-help/ NEIL BARDAL FUNERAL CENTRE 204-949-2200 neilbardalinc.com
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 09, 2018
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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I came across Al’s obituary by happenstance and wish to extend my condolences to Allie and the family. Al was my supervisor and later colleague, and I even house-sat for him and Allie on the occasion of his sabbatical in 1987. I stayed on for a few months on their return, straightening pictures to Allie’s amusement and sharing music and matters philosophical with John, who was very much his father’s son. Al humorously advised me to get out of research before 15 years, or else I’d end up as mad as himself. His self-deprecatory humour was his shield. He was honest, decent, open and caring, and we have all lost something in his passing. - Posted by: Raymond Healy (Former Colleague) on: Jul 12, 2019
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Sincere condolences to Allie and family. Al was a fellow graduate student at John Hopkins in the late 1950s, and many later visits and events allowed me to enjoy his infectious humour and enthusiasm. My last visit, together with my daughter Margaret, was a delightful occasion with Al and Allie, including a tour of his garden. We left with the gift of a tomato plant which proved to be a fruitful reward. My future visits to Winnipeg will be less rewarding in the absence of Al, the friend, ardent geologist and inspiring teacher. Ray Yole - Posted by: Ray Yole (Friend) on: Jul 02, 2018
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I will never forget what Al said before one of our geology exams. “Do the best that you can do in the time available, that is all anyone can ever ask of you”. I now use the identical line on my children. He was one of the good ones. Condolences to family and friends. Celebrate his wonderful life and the positive effect he had on so many. - Posted by: Luc Savoie (Former undergrad student) on: Jun 13, 2018
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Please accept condolences from the Martin family. Wonderful memories for you and your family. Marilynne Robert and Richard Martin - Posted by: Marilynne Martin (Friend) on: Jun 10, 2018
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Dear Allie and family, I am so sad to hear of Al’s passing. He was such a gentle, talented and humble person. I often had the lovely experience of stopping by when out for a bike ride and Al would extend an invitation to have a visit. He always welcomed me to come and pick raspberries. He had great stories, some about the family van, some about the garden critters, those who competed with him for the backyard crops and those who entertained. I was always impressed with his devotion to volunteering at the University long after he retired. Allie, your special partnership with Al must have made so many cherished memories. I wish you all much strength and extend sympathies from us both. Janice and David Low - Posted by: Janice Low (Friend) on: Jun 09, 2018
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I always enjoyed Professor Turnock’s classes at the UofM. His teaching enthusiasm, sense of humour and stories about his adventures are memories I will cherish. My condolences to the Turnock Family. - Posted by: David Dunlop (Former Undergraduate Student) on: Jun 09, 2018
