Raleigh "Dale" Turner obituary: Raleigh "Dale" Turner's Obituary, Dove Topeka
In Memory Of
Raleigh "Dale" Turner
1950 - 2023
In Memory Of
Raleigh "Dale" Turner
1950 - 2023
He was born May 10, 1950 in Topeka, the son of Chester R. and Vera J. (Lloyd) Turner.
Raleigh graduated from Shawnee Heights High School in 1968. He then completed an Electrical Apprenticeship in 1974. He was employed as an electrician through IBEW Local 226 and worked for McElroy's Inc. He was a member of IBEW Local 226. In addition to being a full-time Electrician he spent many hours farming and ranching on his land, which was his true joy and passion. He spent the last few years serving on the board of the Shawnee Heights High School Future Farmers of America.
Raleigh married Carole Woodruff on June 26, 1971 in Overbrook, Kansas. They later divorced. Survivors include two children, Becky F. Turner of Topeka, Ryan Turner (Kristin) of Smithville, Missouri; and three grandchildren, Cole, Chase, and Quinn Turner.
He was preceded in death by his parents Chester and Jeannette Turner and sister and brother-in-law, Patsy and James Jones.
Visitation will begin at 10 am Tuesday, August 8, 2023, followed by funeral services at 11 am all at Dove Cremations & Funerals-Southeast Chapel, 2843 SE Minnesota Ave, Topeka. Private inurnment will be held at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Berryton.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Shawnee Heights High School FFA, 4201 SE Shawnee Heights Rd, Tecumseh, KS 66542.
Dove Southeast Chapel, 2843 SE Minnesota Ave. is assisting the family with service arrangements.
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He was born May 10, 1950 in Topeka, the son of Chester R. and Vera J. (Lloyd) Turner.
Raleigh graduated from Shawnee Heights High School in 1968. He then completed an Electrical Apprenticeship in 1974. He was employed as an electrician through IBEW Local 226 and worked for McElroy's Inc. He was a member of IBEW Local 226. In addition to being a full-time Electrician he spent many hours farming and ranching on his land, which was his true joy and passion. He spent the last few years serving on the board of the Shawnee Heights High School Future Farmers of America.
Raleigh married Carole Woodruff on June 26, 1971 in Overbrook, Kansas. They later divorced. Survivors include two children, Becky F. Turner of Topeka, Ryan Turner (Kristin) of Smithville, Missouri; and three grandchildren, Cole, Chase, and Quinn Turner.
He was preceded in death by his parents Chester and Jeannette Turner and sister and brother-in-law, Patsy and James Jones.
Visitation will begin at 10 am Tuesday, August 8, 2023, followed by funeral services at 11 am all at Dove Cremations & Funerals-Southeast Chapel, 2843 SE Minnesota Ave, Topeka. Private inurnment will be held at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Berryton.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Shawnee Heights High School FFA, 4201 SE Shawnee Heights Rd, Tecumseh, KS 66542.
Dove Southeast Chapel, 2843 SE Minnesota Ave. is assisting the family with service arrangements.
To leave the family a special message online, please click the Share Memories button above.
Services & Gatherings
Visitation
Tuesday, August 8, 2023 from 10:00am to 11:00am
Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southeast
2843 SE Minnesota
Topeka, KS 66605
Directions & Map
Service
Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at 11:00am
Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southeast
2843 SE Minnesota
Topeka, KS 66605
Directions & Map
Southeast Chapel (785-266-6700) is assisting the family
Southeast Chapel (785-266-6700) is assisting the family