Verda Elizabeth Turpin Obituary (1917

Verda Elizabeth Turpin died Sunday, June 7, 2015 at the age of 98. Verda was born January 1st 1917 in Wayne Township, Iowa to John F. and Lena Hauenstein. Verda was an intelligent woman who loved to dance and was a talented artist with pen and ink, as well as a skilled seamstress. Verda was a naturally positive person and could instantly light up a room with her smile and good humor. Verda married the love of her life Walter (Eddie) Turpin August 30th 1958. Verda was very active as one of Jehovah's Witnesses for over 76 years. She served as a volunteer at the World Headquarters of Jehovah's Witnesses in Brooklyn NY known as Bethel' for 43 years from 1941 to 1984. While at Bethel she was privileged to serve in many different capacities including being a part of the cast of the WBBR radio program. Verda loved her time at Brooklyn Bethel and while there she married her husband Walter Turpin. After leaving Bethel to care for her husband Walter's aged mother, Verda continued as an active minister as one of Jehovah's Witnesses up to the time of her death. Verda was preceded in death on April 20 by Walter, her husband of 56 years. Verda is survived by her nephew Nathan Hinkle. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. June 27th at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 2506 W. Mead Ave. in Yakima. SERVICES Funeral service Saturday, June 27, 2015 4:00 PM Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses 2506 W. Mead Ave. Yakima, WA