Patrick Alan Turner, 78, passed away August 27, 2021, in Marquette.
He was born July 2, 1943, in Wichita KS, the son of Leslie and Florence "Patsy" (Byers) Turner. Pat married Barbara Zimmerman on June 7, 1998, and they made their home in Topeka until recently moving to Marquette.
Pat grew up in Wichita, spent his young adulthood in Pratt, and moved to Larned in 1973 to open Turner Tire. He spent a number of years in the tire business, then changed careers and was employed by the Kansas Department of Corrections in Larned and Topeka until his retirement in 2006.
Pat was a member of St. Bridget Catholic Church of Lindsborg, a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus, Topeka Mustang Club, and the National Rifle Association.
Pat was well known for his big personality, his quick wit, booming voice, and a whistle that would make anyone stand at attention and bring the kids home from blocks away. He was a storyteller extraordinaire! Pat loved old cars and rock & roll music. He loved to hunt and fish and enjoyed a good casino. He was known for being able to fix anything, and for wheeling and dealing - he loved a bargain! To his grandkids & great-grandkids Pat was known as "Grandpa Patty Poo," and always served them popsicles for breakfast. He was a great cook and was famous for his pancakes. Pat loved life and dearly loved his family and friends.
Pat's survivors include his wife, Barbara; his children, Todd Turner, Larned; Theresa "Terry" (Jon) Palmer, Larned; Cory (Randi) Turner, Cherokee IA; Christopher (Shelly) Turner, Salina; Audrey (Mike) Farmer, Little River; his brothers, Robert (Sue) Turner, Wichita; Michael Turner, Fall River; and his Sister-in-law Joanie Turner, Lakeland FL. He is also survived by twelve grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Timothy Turner; and brother, James Turner.
A memorial mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 3, 2021, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Larned, with Father Bernard Felix presiding. Inurnment will follow in the Larned Cemetery. Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation.
Memorials may be given to Hospice of Salina, or to the Springhill Baptist Church/Faith Foster Fund, in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned KS 67550.