A car wreck near Cokeville and the life of Gilbert Turner Jr. 36, was instantly snuffed out Saturday evening November 9th. Jack Mallory of Afton was in the same car but was not fatally injured. Young Gib as he was commonly called to identify him from his father, has been a prominent figure in Star Valley's public life for several years.
He has run the High School bus for over seven years, graduated from high school and been Librarian and teacher during this time. In the Fairview ward he has an efficient Sunday School teacher, Scout Master, Basketball Coach, MIA Counselor and Genealogical Leader.
At present he is Stake M.Men Leader. Gib was a fine fellow, honored and respected wherever he went by many friends.
He was born at Bountiful Utah on January 15, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Turner Sr. When he was six years old he came with his father and mother to Star Valley, where he has lived the rest of his life except for a short time in Montpelier where he worked in the Mutual Creamery.
He received all his schooling here. On July 23, 1936 he and Vilate Erickson were married at Paris, Idaho and in the same fall went to Logan and did their temple work. They are the parents of six children; Elaine, Keith, Donald, Darlene, Rex and Gail.
Besides his wife, children and parents he leaves five sisters and two brothers to morn his loss, They are: Mrs Lavon Erickson, Afton, Mrs Hazel Crook, San Francisco California; Mrs Louise Johnson, Auburn, Erva and Orla, Fairview, Ballard (Dutch) of San Francisco and Duane of Fairview.
Because so many friends wished to attend the funeral, it was held in the Stake Tabernacle Wednesday at 1:00 o'clock, under the direction of Bishop J.L. Brown.
The Services were as follows:
Funeral March---Elden Torbensen accompanied by Lee Call.
Song---"There Is A Home Eternal" High School Glee Club.
Invocation---Dixon Burton
First Speaker---Albert Barrus, Mr Barrus spoke words of comfort to the family and pointed out how well Gilbert had lived his short life.
Solo---"The Hand of You" Mrs Mary Call.
Second Speaker---Bp. John L Metcalf. Bp. Metcalf expressed his respect for Gilbert and told how students and teachers in the school loved and respected him for his clean, exemplary life. Mr Metcalf stated that the world is a better place to live in because Gilbert lived here. He also read the poems, "No Funeral Gloom" "Remember the Best and Forget the Rest" and "Crossing the Bar".
Solo---"When I Take My Vacation In Heaven" Arch Gardner.
Third Speaker---O.J. Holdaway. Mr Holdaway told how the school already missed Gilbert. He said that although we could not always understand death, there must be a reason. Holdaway said that he believed Gilbert had made his contribution to society by his work with boys, and compared this to contributions of more famous persons. He spoke of Gilbert's fine wife and family and read the poem "Building a Temple".
Fourth Speaker---Lincoln Gardner, Mr Gardner spoke of Gilbert's fine traits and how he was a close friend to everyone. He also read poems, "Around the Corner I Have a Friend" and "A Kind Word".
Solo---"The Song That Reached My Heart" Annie Hood.
Fifth Speaker---Mr Mullins, of Bountiful, Utah, Mr Mullins, an Uncle of Gilbert's mentioned how fortunate Star Valley was that gilbert came here to live. He also paid high tribute to Gilbert's father and mother.
Remarks---Bp. J.L. Brown. Bp Brown stated how fortunate the Fairview ward was to have had Gilbert in their ward.
Closing Song----Quartet, "Until the Dawn" Eldon, Harvey and Ronald Allred and Leon Shumway, accompanied by Glayds Shumway.
Benediction---R.H. Hillstead
Pall Bearers were Duane and Dutch Turner, Eldon, Duard, Clarence and Pete Erickson. Flower girls were members of the Fairview 8th grade.
The remains were buried in the Fairview cemetery. Clarence Erickson dedicated the grave.
Turner, Gilbert Jr (14 Nov 1940)Star Valley Independent
He has run the High School bus for over seven years, graduated from high school and been Librarian and teacher during this time. In the Fairview ward he has an efficient Sunday School teacher, Scout Master, Basketball Coach, MIA Counselor and Genealogical Leader.
At present he is Stake M.Men Leader. Gib was a fine fellow, honored and respected wherever he went by many friends.
He was born at Bountiful Utah on January 15, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Turner Sr. When he was six years old he came with his father and mother to Star Valley, where he has lived the rest of his life except for a short time in Montpelier where he worked in the Mutual Creamery.
He received all his schooling here. On July 23, 1936 he and Vilate Erickson were married at Paris, Idaho and in the same fall went to Logan and did their temple work. They are the parents of six children; Elaine, Keith, Donald, Darlene, Rex and Gail.
Besides his wife, children and parents he leaves five sisters and two brothers to morn his loss, They are: Mrs Lavon Erickson, Afton, Mrs Hazel Crook, San Francisco California; Mrs Louise Johnson, Auburn, Erva and Orla, Fairview, Ballard (Dutch) of San Francisco and Duane of Fairview.
Because so many friends wished to attend the funeral, it was held in the Stake Tabernacle Wednesday at 1:00 o'clock, under the direction of Bishop J.L. Brown.
The Services were as follows:
Funeral March---Elden Torbensen accompanied by Lee Call.
Song---"There Is A Home Eternal" High School Glee Club.
Invocation---Dixon Burton
First Speaker---Albert Barrus, Mr Barrus spoke words of comfort to the family and pointed out how well Gilbert had lived his short life.
Solo---"The Hand of You" Mrs Mary Call.
Second Speaker---Bp. John L Metcalf. Bp. Metcalf expressed his respect for Gilbert and told how students and teachers in the school loved and respected him for his clean, exemplary life. Mr Metcalf stated that the world is a better place to live in because Gilbert lived here. He also read the poems, "No Funeral Gloom" "Remember the Best and Forget the Rest" and "Crossing the Bar".
Solo---"When I Take My Vacation In Heaven" Arch Gardner.
Third Speaker---O.J. Holdaway. Mr Holdaway told how the school already missed Gilbert. He said that although we could not always understand death, there must be a reason. Holdaway said that he believed Gilbert had made his contribution to society by his work with boys, and compared this to contributions of more famous persons. He spoke of Gilbert's fine wife and family and read the poem "Building a Temple".
Fourth Speaker---Lincoln Gardner, Mr Gardner spoke of Gilbert's fine traits and how he was a close friend to everyone. He also read poems, "Around the Corner I Have a Friend" and "A Kind Word".
Solo---"The Song That Reached My Heart" Annie Hood.
Fifth Speaker---Mr Mullins, of Bountiful, Utah, Mr Mullins, an Uncle of Gilbert's mentioned how fortunate Star Valley was that gilbert came here to live. He also paid high tribute to Gilbert's father and mother.
Remarks---Bp. J.L. Brown. Bp Brown stated how fortunate the Fairview ward was to have had Gilbert in their ward.
Closing Song----Quartet, "Until the Dawn" Eldon, Harvey and Ronald Allred and Leon Shumway, accompanied by Glayds Shumway.
Benediction---R.H. Hillstead
Pall Bearers were Duane and Dutch Turner, Eldon, Duard, Clarence and Pete Erickson. Flower girls were members of the Fairview 8th grade.
The remains were buried in the Fairview cemetery. Clarence Erickson dedicated the grave.
Turner, Gilbert Jr (14 Nov 1940)Star Valley Independent
A car wreck near Cokeville and the life of Gilbert Turner Jr. 36, was instantly snuffed out Saturday evening November 9th. Jack Mallory of Afton was in the same car but was not fatally injured. Young Gib as he was commonly called to identify him from his father, has been a prominent figure in Star Valley's public life for several years.
He has run the High School bus for over seven years, graduated from high school and been Librarian and teacher during this time. In the Fairview ward he has an efficient Sunday School teacher, Scout Master, Basketball Coach, MIA Counselor and Genealogical Leader.
At present he is Stake M.Men Leader. Gib was a fine fellow, honored and respected wherever he went by many friends.
He was born at Bountiful Utah on January 15, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Turner Sr. When he was six years old he came with his father and mother to Star Valley, where he has lived the rest of his life except for a short time in Montpelier where he worked in the Mutual Creamery.
He received all his schooling here. On July 23, 1936 he and Vilate Erickson were married at Paris, Idaho and in the same fall went to Logan and did their temple work. They are the parents of six children; Elaine, Keith, Donald, Darlene, Rex and Gail.
Besides his wife, children and parents he leaves five sisters and two brothers to morn his loss, They are: Mrs Lavon Erickson, Afton, Mrs Hazel Crook, San Francisco California; Mrs Louise Johnson, Auburn, Erva and Orla, Fairview, Ballard (Dutch) of San Francisco and Duane of Fairview.
Because so many friends wished to attend the funeral, it was held in the Stake Tabernacle Wednesday at 1:00 o'clock, under the direction of Bishop J.L. Brown.
The Services were as follows:
Funeral March---Elden Torbensen accompanied by Lee Call.
Song---"There Is A Home Eternal" High School Glee Club.
Invocation---Dixon Burton
First Speaker---Albert Barrus, Mr Barrus spoke words of comfort to the family and pointed out how well Gilbert had lived his short life.
Solo---"The Hand of You" Mrs Mary Call.
Second Speaker---Bp. John L Metcalf. Bp. Metcalf expressed his respect for Gilbert and told how students and teachers in the school loved and respected him for his clean, exemplary life. Mr Metcalf stated that the world is a better place to live in because Gilbert lived here. He also read the poems, "No Funeral Gloom" "Remember the Best and Forget the Rest" and "Crossing the Bar".
Solo---"When I Take My Vacation In Heaven" Arch Gardner.
Third Speaker---O.J. Holdaway. Mr Holdaway told how the school already missed Gilbert. He said that although we could not always understand death, there must be a reason. Holdaway said that he believed Gilbert had made his contribution to society by his work with boys, and compared this to contributions of more famous persons. He spoke of Gilbert's fine wife and family and read the poem "Building a Temple".
Fourth Speaker---Lincoln Gardner, Mr Gardner spoke of Gilbert's fine traits and how he was a close friend to everyone. He also read poems, "Around the Corner I Have a Friend" and "A Kind Word".
Solo---"The Song That Reached My Heart" Annie Hood.
Fifth Speaker---Mr Mullins, of Bountiful, Utah, Mr Mullins, an Uncle of Gilbert's mentioned how fortunate Star Valley was that gilbert came here to live. He also paid high tribute to Gilbert's father and mother.
Remarks---Bp. J.L. Brown. Bp Brown stated how fortunate the Fairview ward was to have had Gilbert in their ward.
Closing Song----Quartet, "Until the Dawn" Eldon, Harvey and Ronald Allred and Leon Shumway, accompanied by Glayds Shumway.
Benediction---R.H. Hillstead
Pall Bearers were Duane and Dutch Turner, Eldon, Duard, Clarence and Pete Erickson. Flower girls were members of the Fairview 8th grade.
The remains were buried in the Fairview cemetery. Clarence Erickson dedicated the grave.
Turner, Gilbert Jr (14 Nov 1940)Star Valley Independent
He has run the High School bus for over seven years, graduated from high school and been Librarian and teacher during this time. In the Fairview ward he has an efficient Sunday School teacher, Scout Master, Basketball Coach, MIA Counselor and Genealogical Leader.
At present he is Stake M.Men Leader. Gib was a fine fellow, honored and respected wherever he went by many friends.
He was born at Bountiful Utah on January 15, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Turner Sr. When he was six years old he came with his father and mother to Star Valley, where he has lived the rest of his life except for a short time in Montpelier where he worked in the Mutual Creamery.
He received all his schooling here. On July 23, 1936 he and Vilate Erickson were married at Paris, Idaho and in the same fall went to Logan and did their temple work. They are the parents of six children; Elaine, Keith, Donald, Darlene, Rex and Gail.
Besides his wife, children and parents he leaves five sisters and two brothers to morn his loss, They are: Mrs Lavon Erickson, Afton, Mrs Hazel Crook, San Francisco California; Mrs Louise Johnson, Auburn, Erva and Orla, Fairview, Ballard (Dutch) of San Francisco and Duane of Fairview.
Because so many friends wished to attend the funeral, it was held in the Stake Tabernacle Wednesday at 1:00 o'clock, under the direction of Bishop J.L. Brown.
The Services were as follows:
Funeral March---Elden Torbensen accompanied by Lee Call.
Song---"There Is A Home Eternal" High School Glee Club.
Invocation---Dixon Burton
First Speaker---Albert Barrus, Mr Barrus spoke words of comfort to the family and pointed out how well Gilbert had lived his short life.
Solo---"The Hand of You" Mrs Mary Call.
Second Speaker---Bp. John L Metcalf. Bp. Metcalf expressed his respect for Gilbert and told how students and teachers in the school loved and respected him for his clean, exemplary life. Mr Metcalf stated that the world is a better place to live in because Gilbert lived here. He also read the poems, "No Funeral Gloom" "Remember the Best and Forget the Rest" and "Crossing the Bar".
Solo---"When I Take My Vacation In Heaven" Arch Gardner.
Third Speaker---O.J. Holdaway. Mr Holdaway told how the school already missed Gilbert. He said that although we could not always understand death, there must be a reason. Holdaway said that he believed Gilbert had made his contribution to society by his work with boys, and compared this to contributions of more famous persons. He spoke of Gilbert's fine wife and family and read the poem "Building a Temple".
Fourth Speaker---Lincoln Gardner, Mr Gardner spoke of Gilbert's fine traits and how he was a close friend to everyone. He also read poems, "Around the Corner I Have a Friend" and "A Kind Word".
Solo---"The Song That Reached My Heart" Annie Hood.
Fifth Speaker---Mr Mullins, of Bountiful, Utah, Mr Mullins, an Uncle of Gilbert's mentioned how fortunate Star Valley was that gilbert came here to live. He also paid high tribute to Gilbert's father and mother.
Remarks---Bp. J.L. Brown. Bp Brown stated how fortunate the Fairview ward was to have had Gilbert in their ward.
Closing Song----Quartet, "Until the Dawn" Eldon, Harvey and Ronald Allred and Leon Shumway, accompanied by Glayds Shumway.
Benediction---R.H. Hillstead
Pall Bearers were Duane and Dutch Turner, Eldon, Duard, Clarence and Pete Erickson. Flower girls were members of the Fairview 8th grade.
The remains were buried in the Fairview cemetery. Clarence Erickson dedicated the grave.
Turner, Gilbert Jr (14 Nov 1940)Star Valley Independent
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