Gail Turner Viau Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Gail Turner Viau, born October 31, 1957, passed away peacefully at her home in Jupiter, Florida on December 10, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. Gail graduated from Edina High School and the University of Minnesota. She went on to work in the financial field for a number of years in addition to creating her own consulting. For several years while living in Houston, Gail worked with special needs families, helping them to plan financial security for their adult children. During this time she was also available to speak by phone as a volunteer with women who were experiencing similar challenges and were being treated at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. Gail was full of life, enthusiasm, compassion and lived her life vibrantly. Gail valued deep authentic connection with her loved ones and spent her days celebrating life. Her favorite phrase was, “Today is a Great Day to be Alive”. She brought a special energy to everyone she met. Gail’s favorite past times included walking on the beach, traveling, listening to music and most of all, spending time with the ones she loved. Our family has received so many messages from friends about how she made them feel welcomed, loved, important, and safe. She always found a way to connect with a person and her ever-positive perspective helped others see a light inside themselves that they had forgotten or had otherwise dimmed. She made her joy your joy, and will be missed beyond compare. In her final days, Gail was surrounded by her husband Bryan, her parents Tom and Carol Turner, her sons Jason Turner (Danielle) and Daniel (Rachel) Commerford, niece Elizabeth (Scott) Miller, Bryan’s son and daughter B.J.(Jamie) Viau, and Emily Breen, and all of their children. Gail had a strong and deep relationship with her Lord. For the past several years she sought to understand scripture in a more comprehensive way and was actively involved in the Christian community. Gail will be deeply missed by her husband Bryan, her family, friends, and especially the youngsters in her life. To these special little people she was their “Honey”. Hannah and Micah Commerford, Amalea and Carina Miller, Calvin and Morgan Breen, and Harlin and Jett Viau loved coming to Honey and Pops’ house where they swam, went to the beach, had overnights, and did projects of all varieties with their Honey. Gail’s legacy will certainly be present with these precious ones as they grow. Gail was pre-deceased by her grandparents Charlton and Eunice Turner, and Bud and Bertie Daniel. She is survived by her sons Jason Turner (Danielle) of Delray Beach, Fl, Daniel (Rachel) Commerford of Tequesta, FL, Bryan’s son and daughter, B.J.(Jamie) Viau of Delray Beach, FL, and Emily Breen, Minneapolis, MN. Gail is also survived by her parents, Tom and Carol Turner, Vero Beach, FL, niece Elizabeth (Scott) Miller, Houston, TX, sister Jan (Michael) Rosman, The Woodlands, TX, niece Paris Rosman, Spring, TX, special aunts, cousins, and friends. Gail’s family would like to express gratitude to Dr. Karen H. Lu and team at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center for their continued care and compassion during the 20 years of Gail’s treatment. In addition, we thank all of the many friends of Gail and our family for their support and love during these past years. For those who desire, memorial designation for Gail Turner Viau is M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Ovarian Cancer Research, P.O. Box 4486, Houston, TX 77210-4486 by mail, or online link at https://gifts.mdanderson.org Due to Covid safety precautions there will not be a public service at this time. At Gail’s request, her immediate family will gather for a private service on the beach in Vero Beach to be followed by a celebration of life at her parents’ home.

Gail Turner Viau

October 31, 1957 - December 10, 2020