David Walter Turner

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David Walter Turner

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David Turner Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Twigg Funeral Home - Panora on Sep. 28, 2025.

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David Walter Turner, 74, of Panora, son of Forrest & Barbara (Alexander) Turner, was born March 18, 1951 in Des Moines, Iowa. He passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Panora Specialty Care in Panora, Iowa.

David graduated from Panora-Linden High School in 1969 and went on to earn his Associate of Business degree in 1985. He worked at Moehl Millwork for the next 46 years, retiring in 2015. On May 23, 1992 he married the love of his life, Dorothy Embrey, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. They built their home on Lake Panorama, before making the big move to Panora in 2016.

David enjoyed any project around the house, taking the boat out, and a good homemade dessert. He was a member of the Iowa Masonic Lodge for 45 years, before becoming a member of Panora First Christian Church.

He is survived by step-son, Jay Antrim of Panora; granddaughter, Haylea (Dominic) Clayton and great-grandchildren, Vivian & Callan of Panora; brother, Steven (Connie) Turner of Redfield; and sister, JaneAnn (Dave) Benner of Panora. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Dorothy, brothers Earl Turner & Raymond Turner and sister Sara Turner.

Cremation has taken place and visitation will be Friday, October 3, 2025 at the Twigg Funeral Home, Panora. Private burial of his cremains will take place at a later date at West Linn Cemetery, Linden, Iowa.

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Twigg Funeral Home - Panora

219 E. Main Street, Panora, IA 50216

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