1938
Gary
2021
Gary Lewis Turner
August 29, 1938 — June 7, 2021
Gary L Turner
Born August 29, 1938 in Kansas City, MO to Lewis C Turner and LaDeen Miles Turner Coe.
Died, June 7, 2021 at home in Grain Valley, MO.
He attended Paseo High School in Kansas City, graduating in 1956. He also attended Kansas City Junior College.
Married his high school sweetheart Carolyn K Johnson June 22, 1958.
Survived by his wife of nearly 63 years and by their three children daughter Chera Thompson (Howard) of Colorado, daughter Jana Karim (Andrew) of Oklahoma and son, Gregory Turner (Molly) of Florida. Also surviving are 5 grandchildren, Monica Turner, George Turner, Jordan Karim, Nathan Karim and Laila Karim.
Gary served in the Marine Corp Reserves. He enjoyed taking the family on camping trips to explore historic sites and National Parks. Gary’s career as Draftsman, Engineer, Project Manager, Product Manager, Plant Manager and Vice President of Manufacturing took he and his family from the Kansas City area to St. Louis, MO, Fort Madison, IA, Galesburg, IL, Cape Girardeau, MO, Memphis, TN and finally back to the Kansas City area settling in Blue Springs and Grain Valley.
He was always curious about how things work; he took apart Carolyn’s wedding gift sewing machine just to check it out, then restored to perfect order. After retirement, he assembled his woodworking shop and enjoyed designing and building projects ranging from musical jewelry boxes to a dining table. He enjoyed creating items for their home and gifts for others.
Visitation: Friday, June 11, 6-8pm at Speaks Suburban Chapel.
Graveside Service: Saturday June 12, 10am at Floral Hills Cemetery.
The family will welcome friends at the home after the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the charity of your choice.
Born August 29, 1938 in Kansas City, MO to Lewis C Turner and LaDeen Miles Turner Coe.
Died, June 7, 2021 at home in Grain Valley, MO.
He attended Paseo High School in Kansas City, graduating in 1956. He also attended Kansas City Junior College.
Married his high school sweetheart Carolyn K Johnson June 22, 1958.
Survived by his wife of nearly 63 years and by their three children daughter Chera Thompson (Howard) of Colorado, daughter Jana Karim (Andrew) of Oklahoma and son, Gregory Turner (Molly) of Florida. Also surviving are 5 grandchildren, Monica Turner, George Turner, Jordan Karim, Nathan Karim and Laila Karim.
Gary served in the Marine Corp Reserves. He enjoyed taking the family on camping trips to explore historic sites and National Parks. Gary’s career as Draftsman, Engineer, Project Manager, Product Manager, Plant Manager and Vice President of Manufacturing took he and his family from the Kansas City area to St. Louis, MO, Fort Madison, IA, Galesburg, IL, Cape Girardeau, MO, Memphis, TN and finally back to the Kansas City area settling in Blue Springs and Grain Valley.
He was always curious about how things work; he took apart Carolyn’s wedding gift sewing machine just to check it out, then restored to perfect order. After retirement, he assembled his woodworking shop and enjoyed designing and building projects ranging from musical jewelry boxes to a dining table. He enjoyed creating items for their home and gifts for others.
Visitation: Friday, June 11, 6-8pm at Speaks Suburban Chapel.
Graveside Service: Saturday June 12, 10am at Floral Hills Cemetery.
The family will welcome friends at the home after the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the charity of your choice.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Gary Lewis Turner, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Friday, June 11, 2021
6:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)
Speaks Suburban Chapel
Service
Saturday, June 12, 2021
Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)
Floral Hills Cemetery
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