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James "Jim" Turner Jr.

1936 - 2025

James "Jim" Turner Jr. obituary, 1936-2025, Mountain View, CA

BORN

1936

DIED

2025

FUNERAL HOME

Beddingfield Funeral Service - San Jose

4323 Moorpark Ave

San Jose, California

UPCOMING SERVICE

Celebration Of Life

Sep. 28, 2025

11:00 a.m.

Pedro Point Fire House

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James Turner Obituary

James Turner Jr
07/16/1936 - 09/01/2025
James "Jim" Turner, Jr. was born in San Francisco and remained a proud San Franciscan all his life. He graduated from Balboa High School in 1954 and soon after, served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1954 to 1961. Following his service, Jim worked alongside his father as a tile setter, building a career that spanned more than 60 years. His craftsmanship left a lasting mark on countless homes and buildings across the Bay Area.
Jim cherished life's simple pleasures. He loved tending his garden, sitting in the warm sun, and keeping up with world affairs. A passionate reader and lifelong learner, he always had a book or newspaper nearby, most often the San Francisco Chronicle. For many years, Wednesdays meant bowling league night at Sea Bowl, a tradition he faithfully enjoyed. Some of his happiest times were at the Russian River, first as a child and later with his family.
He is survived by his wife, Allaire; his daughter, Rebecca Turner (Erik Soule); his grandchildren, Madison and Griffin Soule; his sister, Alice Hill, and her family; his longtime work partner, Ramon Pisciotta, whom he considered a son; and his stepchildren, Michele Bernstein and Stephanie Lewis. He was predeceased by his stepson, Joe Gaidos.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 am on Sunday, September 28 at Pedro Point Fire House, 1227 Danmann Avenue, Pacifica. All are welcome.
In honor of Jim's memory, donations may be made to Pacifica Cares or to Villa Siena Senior Living in Mountain View, where he received loving care in his final months.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Sep. 12 to Sep. 14, 2025.

Memorial Events
for James Turner

Sep

28

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

Pedro Point Fire House

1227 Danmann Avenue, Pacifica, CA

Funeral services provided by:

Beddingfield Funeral Service - San Jose

4323 Moorpark Ave Suite C, San Jose, CA 95129

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Henry Davis

September 15, 2025

Jim you are a great man. And, you created beautiful tile work. May you rest in peace! Hank

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