Livonia: At age 88, Jim passed peacefully on April 14, 2024 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. He was born on March 19, 1936 in Mineola, NY to the late Wilson and Hulda (Wedin) Turner. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his son Timothy Turner and brother Wilson “Bill” Turner. Survived by his wife of almost 69 years, Jean Turner and children; Steve (Patty ) Turner of PA, Jeff (Sue) Turner of CT, Eric Turner (Sharon Wise) of Livonia, and Julie (Reade) Moulton of Dansville; grandchildren, Rick (Cassandra) Turner, Heather (Thomas) Pyle, Travis Moulton (Amanda Rizzoni), Daniel Turner, and Shawn Turner; great-grandchildren, Trent and Keegan Turner; several nieces and nephews.
Jim served his country as a member of the Coast Guard reserves. He married Jean in 1955 and was a devoted husband for almost 69 years. He married Jean in a double wedding ceremony with his best friend Al and Jean’s twin sister Jane. He had five children and was a wonderful father, always sharing his wisdom and insights on life. He was an attentive and caring grandfather. He had long and productive employment with R.E. Hebert, Inc. in Rochester and Niagara Insulations in Buffalo. While at R.E. Hebert he held a patent for a free flow underdrain that is still used in water treatment plants today. Throughout his decades long career he was able to travel to several countries including Venezuela, Brazil and Australia where he constructed preheaters for Alcoa and the aluminum plants.
Not being ready to fully retire, he worked as a consultant for Alcoa for more than a decade while they lived in Florida. Besides his family and work, his passions were motorcycle riding, and his civil war reenactment group, Mosby’s Rangers. Jim was also an avid hunter and he shared this pastime with his brother and sons. He and Jean made several cross-country motorcycle rides, including a trip to Colorado with Jane and Al which was a highlight in their lives.
He was the most resilient man in the face of adversity who taught us all how to persevere without a complaint and do so with a smile on his face.
Family and friends may call on Saturday, April 20th, from 1-3pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Livonia, NY where a Memorial Service will be held at 3pm, following calling hours. Burial will be held privately. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Livonia Ambulance, PO Box 8, Livonia NY 14487. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
I am so Sorry about the loss of Jim he was an Amazing Man for all he went through the years I knew him he never complained. I had just talked to him for his Birthday the day before his last surgery and talked to him the day after. I will always remember him and his little Stories he always told. I know your Mom must be Heartbroken ? she will be in my Prayers ?and the rest of the Family. I am Sorry to say I will not be able to attend the calling hours because I will be out of Town this weekend. So Sorry
Julie I am so Sorry about Jim he was an Amazing Man. I had just talked to him for his Birthday and the day after he had his Surgery on his Birthday. I am Sorry to say I will not be able to make the Calling Hours I will be out of Town this weekend. All my Love and Prayers for all of you.
Jim was my neighbor and a wonderful neighbor at that. He was always ready for a good visit and interested in what was going on in my shop. He had a lot of health challenges that never seamed to get him down. He loved his wife and family, was proud of travels in life and looked at doctor visits as a tune up to keep him going. I admired Jim in life and will always admire him now in passing. Rest in peace buddy.