James Turner Obituary

James B. "Jim" Turner of Erie, died Monday, December 12th, 2016 at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Lafayette. He was 73.

A service in celebration of Jim's life will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, December 19, 2016 at Ascent Church, 550 S McCaslin Blvd, Louisville, CO 80027. A reception will follow the service at the church. Military Honors will be provided by the United States Army.

Jim was born on October 31, 1943 to Ned and Rowena (Hawley) Turner of Corning, IA. He graduated from Mount Morris High School in Mount Morris, IL. He moved to Boulder to attend the University of Colorado, where he received his Bachelor of Science. Jim moved from Boulder to Tallassee, FL where he attended Florida State and obtained a Masters of Marine Biology. Furthering his education, Jim attended Denver University, graduating with a Juris Doctor degree.

Jim served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era.

On August 12, 1978 Jim married Martha O'Daniel in Denver. They were married for 38 years.

Jim spent the majority of his career working as an attorney. Most notably he worked for 12 years at Norton Frickey & Associates in Colorado Springs and then for 14 years at Gaddis, Kin, Herd & Craw P.C. in Colorado, Springs.

Jim is survived by his wife, Martha Turner of Erie, two sons; Ned (Molly) Turner of Nederland, Scott (Libby) Turner of Arvada, a daughter, Anne (Matt) Walker of Erie and six grandchildren.

Jim loved many things: the mountains, golf, whiskey and cigars, activities (both recreational & medicinal), CU Buffs football, his dogs Mokie & Lulu, but most of all, being surrounded by his ever-growing family. In his own words, he would tell you, "I lived a great life".?

Contributions; Young Life, 820 Main St. Ste 200

Louisville, CO 80027 or Buffs4Life Foundation, PO Box 19261, Boulder, CO 80308.

M.P. Murphy & Associates Funeral Directors of Boulder is in charge of the arrangements.