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AUBURN - Daniel "Chico" Turner, 61, of Auburn, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017 at his home with his wife and daughters by his side after a courageous battle with Glioblastoma.
Friends and family are invited to call from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23, with a short service immediately following at White Chapel Funeral Home, 197 South St., Auburn.
Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of the Finger Lakes, Matthew House, and Falcon's Sportsman Club.
Daniel was born Feb. 27, 1956 to Jack and Rita (McGinn) Turner. A lifelong resident of Auburn, Daniel graduated from Auburn High School and was employed by E&V Energy as a truck driver. He loved to work, and spent most of his free time fishing, hunting, gardening, taking naps in the yard, talking on the phone, and spending time with his wife, daughters and grandchildren.
Daniel is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Kim (Enge) Turner, who devoted the 15 months lovingly caring for him; two daughters, Danielle (Aaron) Brahney, and Erica (Robert) Ryan; his three grandchildren, Kiersten Nicole, Liam Michael, and Kendall Nicole; his two hunting dogs, Maci and Miley; three sisters, Jill (Mark) Malenick, Maryellen (Tom) Phillips, and Terri (Steven) Johnson; one brother, Mark (Holly) Turner; his mother and father-in-law, Robert and Mary Jane (Duffy) Enge; three sisters-in-law, Karen (Bill) Gordon, Kathy (Don) George, and Mary Beth (Chip) Bellnier; three brothers-in-law, Robert (Patti) Enge, Michael (Lisa) Enge, and William (Melissa) Enge; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Daniel was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Rita Turner; his sister, Jacqueline Turner, and his faithful hunting dogs, Maggie, Miesha, Sadie, and Madison.
Daniel was lucky enough to have many great lifelong friends who were devoted to him during his illness, Bill (Yvonne) Guter, Michael Bozek, Jake Vanbenschoten, Stephen "Stubby" Dennis, Tom (Sherry) Lombardo, Clark (Janet) Besley, and Kevin (Kelly) Anderson. Family will forever be thankful for these friendships.
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