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Barry Turner
1964 - 2014
Barry Turner
1964 - 2014
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Barry Turner Obituary
September 11, 1964 - August 28, 2014
On Thursday, August 28, 2014 we lost our dear friend, Barry Turner to ALS. Barry was in the comfort of his home with his wife, Leanne by his side. He is survived by his wife, Leanne; his son, Daley; and his daughter, Stella. Barry's love for his family, soccer and teaching will be among some of his legacies.
Our beloved Barry "Baz" was born in the United Kingdom and attended college at St. Mary's College. In 1989, Barry moved to the USA to be with Leanne whom he later married and had two children, Daley (18) and Stella (12). Barry's love for soccer followed him from the UK to the US. Barry was a strong fixture in the Tustin community. Barry taught Math at Hillview High School for 22 years. During that time he was the head coach for Foothill High School's boys' soccer team. In 2002, he was voted Tustin Unified High School Teacher of the Year. CIF also recognized Barry as the Role Model Coach of the year for the 2011/2012 season. In 2012 Hillview High School was torn down and turned into a sports complex named Barry Turner Field.
A Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held on September 21, 2014 at 5 pm at Barry Turner Field, 19061 Foothill Blvd, Santa Ana, CA 92886.
In Lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations made to their children's college fund - http://www.gofundme.com/djhiqs.
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Noel Kelly
September 22, 2014
Miss you already mate.
Dave & Dodie White
September 15, 2014
Much too soon RIP! Cheers to you our friend
peter farrell
September 15, 2014
Barry, i will miss you and you will be missed!!
Nancy Borden
September 15, 2014
What a fabulous soccer coach and a wonderful man! Our family always admired him. He was a great role model for our sons!
The Borden Family
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k.c. hudgins
September 15, 2014
R.I.P. Barry! My thoughts and prayers are with your family, may they know how much you are loved!
Conrad Mallon
September 15, 2014
I went to junior and secondary school with Barry he was a great bloke and a true gent. Was dearly loved and much respected by everyone at Athelstan and Hollyfield.
Conrad
Ted Wacker
September 15, 2014
Very simply a great person all the way around... Barry, you will be missed my friend. Much love and blessings to Leanne, Daley and Stella and the rest of the Turner family. Teddy
Rachel Luna
September 14, 2014
Great teacher, great coach and never forgot a name. He always made me feel special.
Austin Jones
September 14, 2014
You are a true inspiration. Always have been and always will be.
Kyra Trotter
September 14, 2014
You will be truly missed Mr.Turner, words can't express my gratitude towards you. You were the best teacher and one of the best persons I knew, and you touched so many hearts. Gone but certainly not forgotten. My heart and prayers goes out to the Turner Family may you find strength in this hard time --Love Kyra
September 14, 2014
Barry came into our lives, late in his life. Though, through the impact he had on our daughter, Lindsay, we feel like we have known him for years. Thankfully, we knew him, and will be friends with his family for all time.
Gale and Bill Fossatti
Kathy Brittingham
September 14, 2014
Barry had a very positive influence on all the Brittingham family of six. A very important soccer coach and mentor for all of us. He will always be remembered with love and high regard. Kathy, John, John, Bob, Kristi and Mike Brittingham
September 14, 2014
Missing You Already Barry!! All our Love Gary & Tamarra Cox
Pat
September 14, 2014
You have my deepest sympathy. May the God of loyal love comfort you and the family during your time of sorrow. Psalm 119:76
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