Gary Dale Turney Sr. was 77 years old when he passed away from cancer. He was born on May 10, 1936 to Glen and Nora Turney in Sherdain, Mt. He attended school in Silver Star, Twin Bridges and California. He enlisted in the army during Korean conflict 1954-57. He rejoined in 1960-62. He worked construction, Strong and Bradley numerous garages, the saw mill, Berkeley’s pit, until he started his own septic business.
He married Katherine J. Cudney on Oct 15, 1962. They were together for 50 years. They had three sons. Glen (Caroline) Hannah, Amanda and Dillon. Gary Jr. And daughter Taylor.
Bruce (Kindra) Amber, Kimberly and Kynzlee.
He has one surviving sister Helen Cullinan, Butte, and sister-in law Yvonne Turney, Dillon. With many nieces, nephews and cousins. Lots of friends, friends and friends!
He loved to bowl, hunt and fish. He coached little league baseball and AAW wrestling. He was a member of the Legion, VFW and Trailhead church. He appreciated Pastor Mike Dexter for all his spiritual needs!
A big thank you to Rocky Mountain Hospice for all the visits, food and support during our great loss.
A Memorial Service celebrating Gary’s life will be held at 12:00 p.m. Friday, September 13, 2013 at Trailhead Christian Fellowship Church, 20 Trailhead View Drive, Townsend, MT 59644. Burial will immediately follow the memorial service at the Montana State Veterans Cemetery at Fort Harrison in Helena. A reception will follow the burial at the American Legion, 211 Broadway St. Townsend, MT. Memorials in Gary’s name are suggested to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
12:00 p.m.
Friday September 13, 2013
Trailhead Christian Fellowship
20 Trailhead View Drive
Townsend, Montana 59644
Burial with Military Honors
2:00 p.m.
Friday September 13, 2013
Montana State Veterans Cemetery
Fort Harrison, MT
Reception
Following the burial
Friday September 13, 2013
American Legion
211 Broadway St.
Townsend, MT 59644
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
12:00 p.m.
Friday September 13, 2013
Trailhead Christian Fellowship
20 Trailhead View Drive
Townsend, Montana 59644
Burial with Military Honors
2:00 p.m.
Friday September 13, 2013
Montana State Veterans Cemetery
Fort Harrison, MT
Reception
Following the burial
Friday September 13, 2013
American Legion
211 Broadway St.
Townsend, MT 59644
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Bill and Susanne Hellman says
Gary was the best kind of person. As good a friend as you could hope for. Full of love and humor. He was a man who never failed to mention how proud he was of his family. How lucky he was to be married to Kathy, how proud he was of his son’s and daughter-in-laws, and how adorable his grandchildren are. We will miss him too.
Bill and Susanne
Sharon Doig says
I have known Gary for almost as long as I have lived in Townsend and through the American Legion. In that time, he was the Chaplain as well as the past few years District 6 Chaplain. He made our meetings interesting and will be sadly missed. I enjoyed these last few Wednesday’s each week going out with Chuck to visit Gary and Kathy. Thanks for your service to God, Country, Family, and Community!
Sharon
Amanda Domino says
Gary was an amazing person! He always brought a smile to our faces! He was an icon of the Townsend community and will be missed by all! He was a testimony to how life should be lived: with a giving, loving, and accepting heart. May your memories with Gary bring smiles to your family. With sincere thoughts,
Jim and Amanda Domino & Family
Meredith Saylor says
Kathy and Family
My thought s are with you. I think of the good times we shared. Gary so full of it and so fun to be around. He would come by to visit Claude and have a cup of coffee and have a good BS session. It was a toss up who had the biggest story. Kathy take care, love you and God’s Blessings. Meredith
Swede & Kelly Anderson says
Kathy & Family:
We send our condolences. We will miss Gary as he was always in a great, fun loving mood and it was so great to meet him on the street and visit with him. He could always put you in an uplifting mood. Gary, you are up there now with the Lord and Rest in Peace!
Bart & Trish Toney says
Kathy & Family,
Our thoughts are with you in the days to come! When we think of Gary, always a smile,
always a story & such a great heart! You have been so blessed to have him as a husband & father. May God hold you in his hands for comfort & the wonderful memories help to heal your hearts! Gary will be missed by many!
Dick Nicholls says
My prayers and thoughts are with you Kathy, and your family. Gary was a good friend or mine in my childhood, coming from Twin Bridges, we pal around together. I loved going to Hell Canyon and staying there with his folks and him. He had a great smile, loved his family, and always good for a laugh, like jokes. He will be dearly miss by all of us.
Bless you and your family.