Glenn W. Turpin Obituary (1933 - 2013)

Our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Glenn Wayman Turpin returned to our Heavenly Father on September 10, 2013, at the age of 79. He was born in Murray, UT to Willard B. Turpin and Eva M. Wayman on November 26, 1933. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints he served as a missionary in the Southwest Indian Mission. He diligently served in many church positions throughout his life. He served in the U.S. Army in Germany for 2 years, April '54-April '56. He married Jean Briscoe on June 18, 1959 in the Salt Lake Temple. He was very proud of his family and cherished them. Dad was a shining example to all of us. He retired from the State of Utah after 25 years, and UTA after 11 years. Glenn was an avid BYU fan which some of his kids didn't understand. Go Utes! Glenn is survived by his wife, and children, Mark (Edie) Turpin, Phillip (Tracy) Turpin, Spencer (Brandy) Turpin, Derek (Kim) Turpin, Lisa (Jonny) Walker; 13 grandchildren, and 2 ¾ great grandchildren. Services will be held Friday, September 13, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. at River 5th Ward, 1380 W. 6785 South. Viewings will be held Thursday, September 12, 2013 6-8 p.m. and Friday, from 12-12:45 p.m., at the church prior to services. Interment at Redwood Memorial Cemetery. Funeral Home: Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary 4760 So. State Street Murray, UT