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Robert Turnbull Obituary
Former resident of San Mateo
Passed away October 24, 2010 in Vancouver, Washington. He was born August 8, 1947 in Napa, California. Predeceased by mother Alice Ivory Acosta and father John Robert Turnbull, Robert is survived by three daughters, Michele, Danielle and Dawn Turnbull, two grandchildren and by siblings John W. Turnbull, Nancy Tilley, Jean Mirassou, and Kathleen Terry. Robert was raised in San Mateo, attended San Mateo High School and then joined the United States Army. He was loved by family and friends.
There will be a memorial service for Robert on Saturday, December 11, 2010 at 2:00 p.m.at First Presbyterian Church of San Mateo, 194 W. 25th Ave., San Mateo, CA.
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