December 21, 2019
December 21, 2019
My husband and I have just been told about the death of Hannah. We are shocked and saddened by this tragic event. Our condolences to Paul, Debbie, Riley, and Ella, and all her family.
This site is in memory of our beloved Hannah Kathleen Turgeon who touched the lives of many, and is forever in our hearts. Please add to it with your thoughts, memories and photos.
Hannah Kathleen Turgeon, 27, of Denver, Colorado, was suddenly and tragically taken from us too soon while visiting South Bend Indiana on Sunday, October 13, 2019.
Born in Inglewood/Los Angeles California on Christmas Day, 1991, Hannah was the daughter of Paul and Debra Turgeon (nee Walsh). She will be missed by her siblings Riley (Sarah) and Ella, grandmother Greta Walsh, niece Audrey Baird-Turgeon, Aunts/Uncles Laurie, Mimi, Leo (Mike), Steve (Jean), Mike (Mindy), Pat (Hope), Mark and Marilyn, and many cousins. She is predeceased by her grand-parents Doctors Leo and Kathleen Turgeon and James Walsh.
Raised in the Westchester area of Los Angeles, Hannah attended Notre Dame Academy Los Angeles and was active in the Girl Scouts where she earned the top honor Girl Scouts Gold Award. Hannah moved east and graduated in 2014 with Magna Cum Laude Honors from the University of Notre Dame. She was very proud to be amongst the third generation Turgeons to become Fighting Irish. After college Hannah moved to and worked in Chicago, then eventually relocated to Denver Colorado. She was most recently serving as Executive Assistant to Denver businessman and former state treasurer candidate Brian Watson.
Loving her new environment in Denver, Hannah spent plenty of time outdoors hiking and enjoying the Colorado scenery. The beauty of her natural surroundings further inspired her creativity found in Hannah’s hand-crafted greeting cards business. A kind and loving individual, Hannah was loved by all who knew her. Hers was a young, happy life that was filled with friends and family, and with a bright future.
Hannah always kept her family closest to her heart, always in touch. She connected with them frequently, whether flying home for family gatherings in southern California or joining in on family trips. Notre Dame football games were top of list, right up there with Hawaii.
Funeral mass will be held on Saturday November 9, 2019, 11am, at St. Anastasia Catholic Church, 7390 West Manchester Boulevard, Los Angeles CA, 90045. Reception immediately following in the Pastor's Plaza at St. Anastasia. Many are choosing to wear blue, gold or green (or Notre Dame attire). The family welcomes this participation, which is completely optional.
Hannah Kathleen Turgeon, 27, of Denver, Colorado, was suddenly and tragically taken from us too soon while visiting South Bend Indiana on Sunday, October 13, 2019.
Born in Inglewood/Los Angeles California on Christmas Day, 1991, Hannah was the daughter of Paul and Debra Turgeon (nee Walsh). She will be missed by her siblings Riley (Sarah) and Ella, grandmother Greta Walsh, niece Audrey Baird-Turgeon, Aunts/Uncles Laurie, Mimi, Leo (Mike), Steve (Jean), Mike (Mindy), Pat (Hope), Mark and Marilyn, and many cousins. She is predeceased by her grand-parents Doctors Leo and Kathleen Turgeon and James Walsh.
Raised in the Westchester area of Los Angeles, Hannah attended Notre Dame Academy Los Angeles and was active in the Girl Scouts where she earned the top honor Girl Scouts Gold Award. Hannah moved east and graduated in 2014 with Magna Cum Laude Honors from the University of Notre Dame. She was very proud to be amongst the third generation Turgeons to become Fighting Irish. After college Hannah moved to and worked in Chicago, then eventually relocated to Denver Colorado. She was most recently serving as Executive Assistant to Denver businessman and former state treasurer candidate Brian Watson.
Loving her new environment in Denver, Hannah spent plenty of time outdoors hiking and enjoying the Colorado scenery. The beauty of her natural surroundings further inspired her creativity found in Hannah’s hand-crafted greeting cards business. A kind and loving individual, Hannah was loved by all who knew her. Hers was a young, happy life that was filled with friends and family, and with a bright future.
Hannah always kept her family closest to her heart, always in touch. She connected with them frequently, whether flying home for family gatherings in southern California or joining in on family trips. Notre Dame football games were top of list, right up there with Hawaii.
Funeral mass will be held on Saturday November 9, 2019, 11am, at St. Anastasia Catholic Church, 7390 West Manchester Boulevard, Los Angeles CA, 90045. Reception immediately following in the Pastor's Plaza at St. Anastasia. Many are choosing to wear blue, gold or green (or Notre Dame attire). The family welcomes this participation, which is completely optional.
The Hannah K. Turgeon Memorial Scholarship Fund at her beloved University of Notre Dame. ONLINE: Go to: https://giving.nd.edu/ ~ Enter donation amount - Click “Continue” ~Click “Giving Societies or Other Areas” - -Scroll to bottom -- click “Other” then click “Continue” ~ -Enter “Hannah K. Turgeon Memorial Scholarship” where it says to “specify how your gift should be designated” -- -Additional Details About My Gift: -----Enter: “Hannah K. Turgeon Memorial Scholarship” ~ -Click “Continue” ---Enter name and contact information IGNORE “In Memory Of” area ~Click arrow for “Matching Gift Info” (if your employer will be matching your contribution) and enter requested information. ~ -Check out – click on Credit Card or PayPal payment options.
or CHECK payable to University of Notre Dame mailed to : 1251 N. Eddy Street South Bend, ID 46617 ATTN: Amy Plotkin Memo field: “Hannah K. Turgeon Memorial Scholarship”
Once fully endowed, this fund will provide much needed sup-port to students of McGlinn Hall – Hannah’s dorm, students from Los Angeles and Denver, and students who volunteer in local South Bend schools. While at McGlinn, Hannah started a big/little sister program with a local elementary school to “get to know the girls outside of the classroom so that we could better understand their needs inside of the classroom when we tutor them during the week.”
This donation is tax-deductible.
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November 25, 2019
November 25, 2019
My daughter, Madison, was two years behind Hannah in McGlinn. She said Hannah was always so helpful. I am so sorry for your loss. You have my deepest sympathy.
November 14, 2019
November 14, 2019
Hannah and I lived in McGlinn together at Notre Dame and both were in the Class of 2014. Her smile and joy for life were infectious throughout our McGlinn family. I vividly remember spending Carol Christmas with her one year, dressing up in Christmas sweaters, walking to Carol Hall in the freezing cold, and singing with the other McGlinn girls. After graduation, I loved following her family adventures and surprise visits, her hikes in Denver, and her card making business. Hannah is the best example of someone who lived their life to the fullest - with deep love, joy, and excitement for her family and friends.
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Birthday cake for Hannah by Erica and Todd
Birthday cake for Hannah by Riley
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Beautiful Creative Hannah
June 15, 2020
A little over a year ago, my husband had a pretty rough accident at work which kept me away from the office for about a week. This time also fell over my birthday. I made the return to work the following week, reluctantly, but when I approached my cubicle, I couldn't help but be happy to be there. My incredible co-workers, Hannah and Kimlynn, had gone all out to stage my cube as a replicate scene straight out of the Kelly's birthday episode of The Office. It was beautifully ugly. Toilet paper streamers, minimally blown up brown, black and gray balloons. She had even gone all out to add a tiny pillow and fake TV screen on my cabinet, the two options Kelly had on her birthday. 1 hour of TV or 1 hour nap. In addition, I opened my favorite card that I have ever received (attached). This incredibly kind and hilarious soul and her undeniable creative talents, made me the silliest card to go with my now decorated desk. It may sound stupid but this kind and thoughtful act brought tears to my eyes. It was difficult coming in to work when I wanted to be home supporting a recovering man, but I was so grateful to be there and felt so lucky that I had such a wonderful co-worker and friend at my place of employment. There is no doubt in anyone's mind that Hannah was one of the most kind-hearted and loving individual, without even trying. I am so grateful that I have this memory, among many others. I miss you Hannah girl, we all do.
Thank You & Hannah's Enduring Legacy
November 10, 2019
The family would like to thank all of you for your love, prayers and many acts of support during this most difficult time. We are grateful for our family and friends. Thank you for the many ways that you have shared your lives and your love with Hannah and each of us.
- The Hannah K. Turgeon Memorial Scholarship Fund at her beloved University of Notre Dame.
ONLINE:Go to: https://giving.nd.edu/
~ Enter donation amount
~ Click “Continue”
~ Click “Giving Societies or Other Areas”
~ Scroll to bottom -- click “Other” then click “Continue”
~ Enter “Hannah K. Turgeon Memorial Scholarship” where it says to “specify how your gift should be designated”
~ Additional Details About My Gift:
Enter: “Hannah K. Turgeon Memorial Scholarship”
~ Click “Continue”
~ Enter name and contact information
IGNORE “In Memory Of” area
~ Click arrow for “Matching Gift Info” (if your employer will be matching your contribution) and enter requested information.
~ Check out – click on Credit Card or PayPal payment options.
CHECK payable to University of Notre Dame mailed to :
1251 N. Eddy Street, South Bend, ID 46617 ATTN: Amy Plotkin
Memo field: “Hannah K. Turgeon Memorial Scholarship”
Once fully endowed, this fund will provide much needed support to students of McGlinn Hall – Hannah’s dorm, students from Los Angeles and Denver, and students who volunteer in local South Bend schools.While at McGlinn, Hannah started a big/little sister program with a local elementary school to “get to know the girls outside of the classroom so that we could better understand their needs inside of the classroom when we tutor them during the week.”
This donation is tax-deductible.
- Purchase goods this holiday season from Generous International LLC and their ambassadors for a Humanity and Hope United Campaign, dedicated to Hannah, in order to build houses in Honduras. Please see www.generousmovement.com for details in mid-November.
Again, thank you for your love, prayers and support.
Generous coffee for my family
December 12, 2019
I bought coffee for all my family this Christmas! I can’t wait to have it Christmas morning! God bless the Turgeon family