Marilyn Devey Turner, age 91, passed away in Alpine, Utah on January 25, 2022.<\/p>

She was born on January 10, 1931 to Earl and Velma Devey at their home in Alpine.\u00a0 She was the sixth of seven children.\u00a0 She spent her childhood on the family farm with her five bothers and one sister.\u00a0<\/p>

Marilyn graduated from American Fork High School in 1949.\u00a0 She attended and graduated from LDS Business College.\u00a0 She put her education to good use working as the private secretary for the Chief Mettalurgist at Geneva Steel.<\/p>

In 1948 she met the love of her life, William H. Turner.\u00a0 They were married in the Salt Lake Temple on June 23, 1950.\u00a0 Together they raised six children.\u00a0<\/p>

Marilyn had a life-long love of painting, playing the piano, and singing. Her beautiful paintings adorn the walls of most family members.\u00a0 Marilyn had the gift of \u201cplaying by ear\u201d and could play anything she heard with or without music.\u00a0 She was a member of the Alpine Double Trio, performing at many community and church functions.<\/p>

As a member of the LDS Church, she held many callings in her ward as Teacher, Primary President, Mutual President and Secretary of the Relief Society.<\/p>

During her 91 years living in Alpine Marilyn saw many changes ranging from the horse and buggy to manned spaceships to the moon and beyond.<\/p>

Marilyn is survived by her husband, William H. Turner and five of their children: Craig (Susan) Turner, Jan (Paul) Leavitt, Tracie (Keven) Tolbert, Paula (Eric) Jensen, DeAnne (Kerry) Haut and was preceded in death by daughter Shelley Turner.\u00a0<\/p>

Marilyn\u2019s viewing will be held on Monday, January 31, 2022 at 9:30 am, followed by her funeral at 11:00am.\u00a0 Both to be held at the LDS Chapel located at 910 South High Bench Road, Alpine, Utah.\u00a0 Graveside services will be held at the Alpine City Cemetery.<\/p>