Margie Turpin Burke

In Loving Memory of Margie Turpin Burke

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Margie Turpin Burke, who passed away unexpectedly on July 8, 2026, at the age of 73.

Born on December 10, 1952, in Murray, Utah to Reed and Beverly (Youngdale) Turpin. Margie was the second oldest of six daughters. Margie attended Bigham High School and graduated class of 1969. She was married to Brent E. Barney and was later divorced. They had three children. Margie remarried William L. Burke and eventually made the Ogden, Utah area their home. Together they had two children and were later divorced. She built a life centered on love, family, and friendship. She lived a life defined by love, kindness, compassion, and generosity, touching the hearts of all who knew her.

Margie will be remembered for her warm smile, gentle spirit, and unwavering love for her family and friends. Her greatest joy was being a devoted mother to her children, a proud grandmother, and a loving great-grandmother. She cherished every moment spent with her family and created countless memories that will be treasured for generations.

One of Margie’s happiest places was her garden. Whether she was tending colorful flowers or growing fresh vegetables, she found peace, purpose, and joy with her hands in the soil. She had a remarkable talent for sewing and loved making quilts and crafts of all kinds. Margie found happiness in creating beautiful things with her hands. Many of which, will remain treasured keepsakes for family and friends. Her creativity reflected the same love and care she'd given to all the people in her life.

Margie was preceded in death by her parents, Reed and Beverly Turpin, her sisters, Barbara Friesen, Geraldine Turpin, Brother in-law, Steve and a nephew, Chase Turpin.

She is survived by her children Gayla L. Walters, Cassie J. Vasquez, Brent E. Barney, Jamie E. Burke, and Joshua R. Burke (Melissa); her 11 grandchildren; her 9 great-grandchildren; her sisters, Rita Ellis, LaRae Woodard, and Carolyn Sorrels; along with many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends who will forever cherish her memory.

Margie’s strength, wisdom, creativity, and caring heart were an inspiration to those around her. Her legacy of unconditional love, generosity, and devotion to her family will continue to live on through all who knew and loved her.

Though our hearts are heavy with grief, we find comfort in the love she shared and the many wonderful memories she leaves behind. Her gentle spirit, kind heart, and the beauty she brought into the world through her family, her gardens, and her handmade creations will never be forgotten.

Memorial services will be held on Monday, July 20, 2026, at Redwood Memorial Mortuary & Cemetery, 6500 South Redwood Road, West Jordan, Utah 84084. A viewing will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., followed by the memorial service at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow immediately after the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the memorial fund at any “America First Credit Union" branch in memory of "Margie Turpin Burke #9135864".

She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered always.

May she rest in eternal peace.