Stephanie “Granny Red” Turk, 74, passed away April 14, 2023 at Scott & White Hillcrest Hospital.
The family will have a private graveside service.
Stephanie was born March 1, 1949 to Virginia “Dodie” Bruck and Stephen Bruck. She attended Sanger Heights and Richfield High School.
Stephanie followed in her mother’s footsteps and began working at the VA Medical Center in Waco. While at the VA working full time, she attended MCC to earn her RN degree. Her greatest accomplishment came in 1989 when she received her RN Degree and was pinned. She continued her career at the VA Medical Center until she retired in 2011.
She is preceded in death by her parents; twin sister, Melanie Bruck; and brother, Stephen “Champ” Bruck.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Stacey and James “Bo” Blair; son, Ryan Turk; granddaughter and husband, Adrienne and Bryan Blau; grandson, Taylor Blair; great granddaughter, Maren Blau; sister-in-law, Bernadette Bruck; niece, Melanie Bruck; grandnieces, Gracie and Scarlett; and grandnephew, Christian.
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I grew up with the Bruck family. I worked with Dodie and Stephanie at the Doris Miller Waco VA. Did not know Champ had passed as well. Much love and many prayers for the Bruck/Turk families.
Fondest regards,
Kathy Brem McNair
I was shocked to hear of Stephanie’s passing! I had lost touch since we retired! We worked together & spent time together on a personal level at one time! A fun person to be with! So sorry for your loss!!
I was very close to Dodie and Stephanie and worked with both at the VA hospital. I had lost contact with Stephanie and did not know how to contact her. I’m so sorry she has passed away. We had some really good times together through the years. I will miss her. My condolences to you all
Love,
Rita and David Ross
I worked with Stephanie on building 4 at the VA. She worked at the VA a long time. Condolences to her family and may she rest in peace.
Loved Granny Red so much, she always knew how to make someone laugh! Sending all my love & prayers.
I’m so sorry to hear of Stephanie’s passing. I had the pleasure of working with her for several years at the Waco VA Medical Center. Yes, she had a sense of humor. She loved her children and family.
May God Bless and keep you at this most difficult time and days ahead.
I just seen this about Stephanie, I am so sorry to
Know that she is gone . She was fantastic
person!! We had many great times together..
she and I went to MCC together to get our RN degree.. I am so very sad.