Scott O. Turner

Cedar City, Utah - Scott Oldroyd Turner passed away in St. George, Utah from complications due to cancer on Thursday, May 26, 2005, surrounded by his family. He was born March 8, 1927 in Lyman, Utah, a son of James Collier and Hazel May Oldroyd Turner. He graduated from Wayne High School and attended Utah State University in Logan. Scott lived in Richfield, Utah, for 8 years during which time he began working for the U.S. Forest Service. Later he was transferred to the Payette National Forest in McCall, Idaho, and then to the Bridger National Forest in Kemmerer, Wyoming, where he met BetteLou Beachler. They were married for time and all eternity in the Manti LDS Temple on December 17, 1960. Scott was transferred again to Ogden, Utah, and then to the Challis National Forest in Idaho. He and his family settled in Cedar City, Utah, where he worked for the Dixie National Forest. Scott lived every minute of his life to the fullest, always keeping an upbeat, positive attitude. He enjoyed working for the U.S. Forest Service and was an advocate for multiple use because he was a farmer in his younger years. He served his community through his work in the Lion’s Club, where he was president for one year and held many other positions. He was an active member of the LDS Church, where he held many callings including a member of three Bishoprics, Stake High Councilman, and High Priest Group Leader. He loved spending time outdoors, fishing, gardening and hunting. He never met a person he didn’t like, especially the youth of the church. He relished the time he spent with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren. Scott is survived by his loving wife, BetteLou of Cedar City; his three children: Susan (Maurice) Stephens, Brea, CA; Greg (Jodi) Turner, England; Laura Turner, Brea, CA; his six grandchildren: Seth Turner, Kaylee Turner, Joseph Stephens, Jamal Stephens, Hong Stephens and Ciara Stephens; his brother and sisters: Mark (Rula, deceased) Turner, Lyman; Dawn (Claud) Mangum, Bountiful; LaWana (Meeks) Morrell, Bicknell; Mabel (Klar) Jorgensen, Richfield; Claudia (Don Emery, deceased) King, Provo; Willis, deceased (Luana) Turner, Loa; he was also preceded in death by a sister, Veneta Turner; and his parents, James Collier and Hazel May Oldroyd Turner. Gentle man, Selfless soul, Gift from God.... To bless our lives. We love you, DAD! Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 1, 2005 at 12 Noon in the Cedar City 8th LDS Ward Chapel, 212 West 200 South in Cedar City. Friends may call for viewing at the Southern Utah Mortuary, 190 North 300 West in Cedar City, Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 P.M. and at the ward chapel Wednesday morning from 10:00 to 11:30 prior to the services. Burial will be in the Cedar City Cemetery under the direction of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield, Salina and Gunnison, Utah.