Ralph D. Turner

Born in Cass, Arkansas October 1, 1931 to Cloe and Daisy Turner. Died September 8, 2013 in Grass Valley, California after a brief illness. Survived by his loving spouse Jan; children Christine Turner, Martha Turner, Douglas Turner (Helen), Ellen Turner (Robert Hermiston); stepdaughter Whitney Mayfield; sister Alice Fern Turner; grandchildren Django Barbato, Shawn Turner (Brandy), and Natalie Harris (Michael); great-grandchildren Hunter, Alexis & Loghan Turner and Evelyn & Gideon Harris. Preceded in death by his parents, brother Donald Ray Turner, sister Willie Close, and twin sisters May Burke and June Arnold. According to his wishes, Ralph will be cremated and no services will be held. In honor of Ralph's twenty-four year volunteer work for Hospice of the Foothills, the family requests remembrances may be made in his name to this organization at 11270 Rough and Ready Hwy, Grass Valley, CA 95945.