Relations of deputy Jennifer Turner, together with her three youngsters, June, Bryce and Ashlyn, watch as their mom’s urn is positioned right into a hearse following the memorial service for Turner and Cpl. Steven Lewis on the Dee Occasions Heart in Ogden on Friday, July 14, 2023. Lewis and Turner have been killed in a wrong-way crash close to the intersection of South Weber Drive and Canyon Meadows Drive on Monday, July 3. Laura Seitz, Deseret Information
Davis County Sheriff’s Cpl. Steven Lewis, left, and deputy Jennifer Turner, proper, died when their motorbike crashed into the again of a trailer being pulled by a pickup truck in South Weber, Davis County, on July 3 — three days after they have been married. Davis County Sheriff’s Workplace
Two Davis County sheriff's deputies killed in a bike crash simply three days after they have been married have been remembered Friday as individuals with massive hearts who lived their lives to the fullest and all the time made time for household.
A memorial service was held Friday for Cpl. Steven Lewis, 54, and deputy Jennifer Turner, 39, on the Dee Occasions Heart.
The 2 have been married on June 30. However simply three days in a while July 3, whereas off obligation, they have been concerned in a crash whereas using a bike on South Weber Drive close to 725 East after investigators say they apparently had problem negotiating a curve and hit one other car.
Lewis, who beforehand served within the U.S. Military for six years, joined the sheriff's workplace in 2018. Turner joined in 2020. Each have three youngsters from earlier relationships.
On Friday, the couple have been remembered for dwelling their lives to the fullest.
Karissa Lewis remembered her father as "one hell of a number. He cherished the gathering of his family members for meals, drink and simply time collectively."
In the event that they went to the flicks, Lewis mentioned it turned an occasion and her father would purchase popcorn and drinks for everybody. In the event that they went out to dinner, he would remember to order loads of appetizers for everybody to share.
"Steven made mates very, very simply," his brother Sam Lewis mentioned. "He was real, affected person and caring."
Tonielyn Jorgensen, Steven Lewis' niece, mentioned her uncle had a larger-than-life character and was the individual she most regarded ahead to seeing at household gatherings. However he additionally was a caring one who embodied the notion of unconditional love.
Davis County Sheriff’s Cpl. Steven Lewis, left, and deputy Jennifer Turner, proper, died when their motorbike crashed into the again of a trailer being pulled by a pickup truck in South Weber, Davis County, on July 3 — three days after they have been married.
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"(He) did not care the place you got here from. He did not decide. He cherished the individuals in his life due to who they have been," she mentioned. "He additionally confirmed up for individuals he cherished."
Turner was remembered as having a fiery spirit and was all the time searching for a brand new journey. However she all the time had the backs of the individuals she cherished, and "was an absolute rock for her youngsters."
"Passionate" is how Daniel Peterson says he'll keep in mind his sister.
"I'll perpetually miss that keenness," he mentioned. "We now have misplaced two stars in our sky. Two stars that shone very brilliant."
He inspired others to honor the couple by dwelling as they did, with ardour.
Daniel Peterson II concurred that his sister would need others to "dwell your sprint." He defined that each individual has a start date and a day they die. Between these dates, they've their "sprint."
"Love your sprint," he mentioned, "Dwell it prefer it issues, as a result of tomorrow will not be assured."
Dwelling your "sprint" means to "dwell carefree, have an excellent time, and love each other, and take each alternative to be with these you like and care about," Peterson mentioned.
Relations of each Lewis and Turner mentioned the couple have been glad collectively, and so they want they might have had extra time to get to know the brand new bride and groom.
"We mourn the lack of this nice spirit and the soulmate he takes with him," Sam Lewis mentioned.
"(He) introduced happiness into her life that she actually wanted," Tonielyn Jorgensen added.
In the course of the service, the Davis County sheriff's honor guard escorted the urns that contained Lewis' and Turner's ashes to and from the rostrum the place Friday's memorial was carried out. Folded American flags have been positioned with every urn as members of the distinction guard stood watch.
The musical composition “Bear in mind Me” from the Disney film "Coco" was performed, as relations mentioned Turner cherished Disney films.
The interment was held on the Brigham Metropolis Cemetery the place the gravesite was devoted and "Superb Grace" was performed.