May God bless you and your...
The Oregon Humane Society is grateful for
Charles's compassion for animals and support.
~ Oregon Humane Society
January 26, 2018


Edmonds Washington, Illinois
Charles H. Turner, who began a distinguished legal career in Chicago under United States Attorney Edward V. Hanrahan, died January 8th at Evergreen Hospice Care Center in Kirkland, Washington. He was six days short of his eighty-second birthday. In more than a quarter-century with the Department...
Read MoreThe Oregon Humane Society is grateful for
Charles's compassion for animals and support.
~ Oregon Humane Society
January 26, 2018
Charles was my ideal public attorney. We worked together on several issues including a one week tour around the state to meet with civic groups about the drug problems in the state and nation he was so articulate becasue he believed passionately in his causes. He is a person who contributed so much to the community and will b e missed
Mike Burton
January 23, 2018 | Portand, OR
I visited with Charles at the Metro Y where
we both worked out. Charles was "Mr. Fitness." He certainly looked physically like we all hoped to achieve. In this world Charles was respected of having achieved the Greek Ideal of having both intellect and physique. May God comfort and Bless
the Turner family.
Craig Hull
Portland
January 22, 2018
Charlie hired me as an AUSA in September 1990. On July 4, 1999, Charlie was kind enough to send me a letter which included the following:
I also share your views about working for the DOJ. If you have to be a lawyer, there is no better job. I have no regrets looking back over my thirty-one years as a prosecutor
many fond memories despite the usual frustrations along the way.
Typical of Charlie, he concluded by writing: May you enjoy continued success and may your career be...
Frank Papagni
January 18, 2018 | Eugene, OR
Chuck was a great and most loyal friend. I will miss him greatly and know that he is in a good place after a life of devotion to God and other people.
John Madigan
January 16, 2018