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Graham Alexander "Alex" Turner Jr.

Phoenix, Arizona

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Turner, Graham Alexander "Alex" Jr. 57 of Phoenix passed away June 27, 2013 after a short battle with cancer. He was born in Coronado, California, to Graham and Margaret Turner. Alex attended Arizona State University, graduating with a Doctorate of Jurisprudence. He leaves behind Karen,...

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Karen, Wish we had gotten to know Alex better! Too many "shoulda gotten togethers" and not enough just doing it! In memory of Alex, let's "just do it" going forward. Mary and Roy Miller

What an incredible loss. My husband and I worked with Alex in many capacities over the years. He was unfailingly informed, eloquent, and on point. A true professional and wonderful human being. Please accept our sympathies.

Karen,
My thoughts are with you - Alex was a wonderful person and a terrific mentor to me. He was beloved by all at the attorney general's office and gave of himself to the citizens of Arizona in a fabulous way. We will all miss him and are thinking of you as you grieve.
Kindly,
Barbara Burke
Former Assistant A.G. with Alex

Karen - My thoughts and prayers for you. We are so very sorry for your tremendous loss. Words cannot express. Abby Cooksey-Williams

Karen,
I can't even begin to say what I am feeling. Both of you have been "family members" to us and always will be. There are times when it's harder than others but Alex and Angus are watching over you. Know that you are loved and we are here for you always. Love you.

God bless you. I see that Alex was a great guy, human being. Sorry for your loss so suddenly and so young. God has his plans for all of us. You have memories to enjoy. Take one day at a time.

Karen, I worked with Alex both at ADOA & FTF and was saddened by the news. I will never forget sitting with you at the reception for Donna and Joe Singler and asking how you two met and you guys telling me about playing Trivial Pursuit at a party and being on the same team! What a great story. You are in thoughts and prayers,
Sincerely,
Marla Heiler

Alex was a key pillar in the public procurement community, and a consummate professional. I also know that he eschewed politics and the negative impact it could (and did) have on the public procurement process. For these attributes, he was deeply appreciated by those of us in public purchasing.

So very sorry to hear of his passing, at such a relatively young age, and in such a short time.

Alex was a friend to most of us in procurement. In fact, when I was between jobs after a very painful time in my life and career, he gave me a key recommendation that got me and my professional life back on track. When I mentioned it and tried to thank him, he acted like he always did when he helped out, it was nothing more than a days' work. I pray his family knows he made a difference at many levels for quite a number of people.

He championed the cause we all fight every day to...