Jackie (Turpin) Howey

Jackie (Turpin) Howey, 58, of Fremont, died July 19, 2015, at her residence. She was born in Fremont July 12, 1957, to Jack and Evelyn (Terry) Turpin. She is survived by two children, Jessica (Mickey Hardy) Bocanegra and David Turpin of Fremont; six siblings, James (Krista Matthews) Turpin of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, Darlene (Paul) Feathers of Fremont, Lynn (Mark) Bender of Burgoon, Steve (Michelle) Turpin of Bettsville, Ron (Sue) Turpin of Fostoria and Lorri (Kevin) Speer of Sandusky; six grandchildren, Celeste Hardy, Zachary Turpin, Dillon, Dominic and Madison Turpin, and Meriah Prenzlin; one great-granddaughter, Alli Prenzlin; ex-husband, Dana Howey; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and four siblings, Jack Randall Turpin, Eric Shane Turpin, Tracey Lee Turpin and Sharron Diane Claar. Jackie was a 1975 graduate of Bettsville High School and received a certificate as a dental technician. She worked at Revere in Clyde and Saddleman’s in Fremont, and most recently was a caregiver for STEPS. She enjoyed landscaping, gardening, collecting antiques and going to garage sales. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family, drinking a beer. She was a member of Church of God. Graveside services will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 23, 2015, at Seneca Memory Gardens, Tiffin. Roger Turpin will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Arrangements are being handled by Herman-Kinn-Karlovetez Funeral Home, Fremont.