Thomas "Tom" Freeman Turner
December 11, 1937 - July 17, 2021
Thomas "Tom" Freeman Turner passed away peacefully in his home in Los Altos Hills, California, on July 17, 2021 at the age of 83. He was preceded in death by his parents Katherine and Bill Turner and brother William "Billy" Turner. He is also preceded in death by his two daughters, Debbie Turner and Tracey Garner. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Gayle Turner. He was a beloved "Da" to four grandchildren and their families; Tyler Garner (Brittany Garner) of Roseville, CA, Jamie Garner (Chrissy Garner) of Fredericksburg, VA, Carter Garner of Virginia Beach, VA, and Katie Garner of Norfolk, VA. He is survived by his sister, Katherine Hawkins of Grizzly Flats, CA.
Tom was born on December 11, 1937 and he spent his childhood in Oahu, Hawaii. In 1951, he moved to Pennsylvania where he was raised. Tom attended the University of Southern California and graduated from Menlo Business College.
Tom was an accomplished businessman as the Chairman and CEO of Edwards Wood Products, President of the Lumber and Mill Employers Association, and Founding Member of the Western Pallet Association.
In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations to be made in Tom's honor to Peninsula Volunteers, Inc., 800 Middle Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025, penvol.org, or a charity of your choice.
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Tom and Gayle have been wonderful neighbors, especially to the Page Mill Estates area, where he served as active liaison to the Town of LAH, with foresight and diligence, contributing to emergency planning and fire prevention at a practical level. His generosity and concern will be greatly missed. Our heartfelt condolences to Gayle.
Janet Germane
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July 29, 2023
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