1927
Richard
2015
Richard Turner, Jr.
June 6, 1927 — April 6, 2015
R.W. “Nick” Turner, Jr. passed away peacefully at his home in Durango, CO April 6, 2015. Nick was born June 6, 1927 in Durango to Claudine and R.W. “Dick” Turner. His great-grandparents, John C. and Emma Turner, homesteaded in the Animas Valley in 1846. Nick was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, John.
Nick was formerly married to Wanda Horrell in 1947. In 1977, he married Mary Ann “Dolly” Elder. For the past 34 years Nick and Dolly have divided their time between Durango and Wickenburg, AZ.
Nick graduated from New Mexico Military Institute, Roswell, New Mexico, entered into the U.S. Navy and attended Southwestern University in Georgetown, TX. He joined the family business in 1955 and together they established banks in Durango, Ignacio, Silverton and Pagosa Springs.
Among his many accomplishments, Nick and Jackson Clark, Sr. were instrumental in lobbying the legislature to enable Fort Lewis College to become a degree granting, four-year liberal arts institution.
In 1960, Nick, along with other businessmen in Durango, successfully convinced the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad not to close down the Durango-Silverton line.
In 1974 Nick, along with other Durango bankers, created the Durango Industrial Foundation to raise funds to establish the Bodo Industrial Park.
Throughout his life, Nick served on boards in Colorado and Arizona and was a member of numerous organizations. He was an avid skier, golfer, hunter and fisherman. He was a great Bronco fan and loved riding his mules amongst the comradery of his many trail ride friends.
Nick is survived by his wife, Mary Ann “Dolly,” his children: Suzanne (Mike) Belt of La Plata, NM; Gene Davis of Lafayette, CO; Jayne (Bob) Griffith of Durango, CO; Sally (Jace) Weber of Anabel, MO and R.W. “Pete” (Lisa) Turner III of Durango, CO. He leaves nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Rod (Robin) Turner of Durango, CO.
At Nick’s request, there will be no formal services held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Nick’s name to the charity of your choice.
Nick was formerly married to Wanda Horrell in 1947. In 1977, he married Mary Ann “Dolly” Elder. For the past 34 years Nick and Dolly have divided their time between Durango and Wickenburg, AZ.
Nick graduated from New Mexico Military Institute, Roswell, New Mexico, entered into the U.S. Navy and attended Southwestern University in Georgetown, TX. He joined the family business in 1955 and together they established banks in Durango, Ignacio, Silverton and Pagosa Springs.
Among his many accomplishments, Nick and Jackson Clark, Sr. were instrumental in lobbying the legislature to enable Fort Lewis College to become a degree granting, four-year liberal arts institution.
In 1960, Nick, along with other businessmen in Durango, successfully convinced the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad not to close down the Durango-Silverton line.
In 1974 Nick, along with other Durango bankers, created the Durango Industrial Foundation to raise funds to establish the Bodo Industrial Park.
Throughout his life, Nick served on boards in Colorado and Arizona and was a member of numerous organizations. He was an avid skier, golfer, hunter and fisherman. He was a great Bronco fan and loved riding his mules amongst the comradery of his many trail ride friends.
Nick is survived by his wife, Mary Ann “Dolly,” his children: Suzanne (Mike) Belt of La Plata, NM; Gene Davis of Lafayette, CO; Jayne (Bob) Griffith of Durango, CO; Sally (Jace) Weber of Anabel, MO and R.W. “Pete” (Lisa) Turner III of Durango, CO. He leaves nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Rod (Robin) Turner of Durango, CO.
At Nick’s request, there will be no formal services held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Nick’s name to the charity of your choice.
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