William I. Turnbow Obituary (1929 - 2019)

William (Bill) Irvin Turnbow passed peacefully from his earthly life on July 2nd, 2019, surrounded by his family, after complications from a heart attack. He was 90 years old. Bill, or ‘Willie T.’ as many knew him, was born to Frank & Bertha Turnbow on April 4, 1929 in Murray, Utah – he was 1 of 10 children. He was a lifelong Murray resident, and Murray High alum before they were Spartans; he was a proud Murray Smelterite. Bill led a long and productive life. After high school, he proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict, before returning home to marry Shirley Rose Gosman (deceased) with whom he had two daughters, Leslee and Valeree. In 1956, following the death of his first wife, the young widower married Joyce Marie Brady (deceased), a young widow, with whom he had two more daughters, Kelli and René, and gained two sons and a daughter, Lynn, Glenn, and Susan, from Joyce’s previous marriage to husband Ruben Martin (deceased). Bill worked hard to support his rapidly expanded family, serving many roles in his 43 years at Kennecott Copper Mine. Bill and Joyce shared 57 years of loving marriage. Outside of work, Bill was known to be an avid hunter, fisher, and outdoorsman. He was a loving father and friend, but was infamously known as the meanest SOB in the neighborhood, especially if you were unlucky enough to be his paperboy. He was not one to mince words, but would do absolutely anything for anyone - and when he showed his affection, you knew it was sincere. Bill enjoyed his Denver, Broncos, old western shows, and the company of his dogs. His cantankerous demeanor, sly smile, and sparkling blue eyes will be deeply missed. Bill is survived by his sister, Helen, children: Leslee LaMadrid of Murray, Valeree (Mark) Nielsen of St. George, Kelli (Daniel) Cosby of Sandy, René Jamison of Murray, Susan (Steve, deceased) Ledkins of Highland, daughter-in-law Carol Martin (Glenn, deceased) of Orem, 22 grand-children, and 56 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Joyce, sons Lynn B. Martin, and Glenn R Martin, his parents, and eight siblings, Vernal, Melvin, Lelia, Howard, Donald, Lois, Alice, and Grant. Graveside services will be held August 21st at 12:00, at Murray City Cemetery. A luncheon will follow at 5750 South Nena Way, Murray, UT.