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     Chrishayden "Cyniquian" Level Poster Username: Chrishayden Post Number: 5021 Registered: 03-2004 Rating: N/A |
This brother was a real poet OBIT: yictove =========== Yictove Obituary Written by daughter, Chie Lunn  Edited by friend, Sandra L. West   Eugene Melvin Turk—born February 28, 1946 in New Orleans, Louisiana and died July 29, 2007 in Newark, New Jersey—was known to most as “Yictove.” He is survived by his daughter Chiemyah Lunn (me); and his four siblings Erna Blazio, Ann Lecompte, Consuello Elizabeth Battin, and John Carl Turk. He is proceeded in death by his loving parents Eugene and Malvina Turk.  He was a man that cherished life and embraced every moment, and he leaves many fond memories. Yictove was a gentle, loving man and possessed many great qualities. He was a loving father; a wonderful and caring brother to his three sisters and brother, and a dedicated friend to many. I was blessed to have been given away by my dad at my wedding on June 9, 2007 in Santa Monica, California to Philip, Nicholas and Christian Lunn, which brought him great joy and two new grandsons.  My dad was a brilliant poet, artist, and chef. He published two books of poetry—D.J. Soliloquy was one title and Blue Print was another—and he was working on his third. He was very dedicated to the artistry of writing and creating music.  In his life he mentored a host of students at high schools throughout New Jersey, including East Orange High School, and taught creative writing through the local libraries such as East Orange Public Library. He touched many with his optimism and creativity. He believed that everyone had the same potential to express himself or herself creatively as well.  He spoke and taught Hebrew, living a very spiritual life as an Israelite. From his spiritual life, he elected his name Yictove which means “He will write.” He loved to travel all over he world. Some of the places he moved most were Jamaica, Venice, California, and Amsterdam. He had an extensive collection of music and enjoyed unique sounds and the energy of multicultural music.  Dad, I admire the way you lived; such spirit and conviction! You inspired me. You made me think, you made me laugh, you made me proud that you were the father in my life.  IN LOVING MEMORY YICTOVE EUGENE MELVIN TURK  “Spirit is an invisible force made visible in all life. Your life was a wonderful example of everything good. And a beautiful reflection of God’s love.”  February 28, 1946 – July 29, 2007 / Service Held: Wednesday, August 1, 2007 at 10 a.m. Cremation Funeral: 336 Cleveland Avenue, Harrison, NJ 07029  *  *  *  *  *  After her one page obituary, the son-in-law and Yictove's siblings wrote their remembrances. I omitted those, but if the newspaper wants it, I can oblige.  Jacque Johnson was there when Yictove died. Thank God someone was. She described his death for us at the memorial service, and it sounds as though he had a stroke (she could not understand his speech) and a heart attack (after a while he just fell) and the entire episode took about 30 minutes, I think she reported. I do not know if the newspaper would like to speak with her. But, I am no doctor and she isn't either. But, "an apparent stroke" seems about right. It was a very peaceful death. He spoke to her as he was passing over.—Sandra West  |
