Rollyn "Mike" M. Turner

Rollyn "Mike" Turner, 76, of Albany, Oregon died peacefully at home on November 5, 2014.

Mike was born in Highland, Kansas at his Grandmother Ella Geer's home on August 27, 1938 to Rollyn O. and Georgia R. Turner. His Aunt Virginia Raines assisted with the delivery. When she saw the baby, she gave him his nickname, "Mike," which remained with him though out his life.

Mike was one of four children: Jack, Mike, Jim and Sue. The Turner family moved by train to Oregon when Mike was 6 years old. They lived on Uncle Glen Southwick's farm in West Salem on Orchard Heights Road. Mike attended Popcorn Grade School and Central High School graduating in 1957. Mikes favorite high school activities were baseball, football and "girl watching." Early in his junior year he spotted the beautiful freshman, Verona Lyon getting off the school bus and said, "That is the girl for me!"

The high school sweethearts married on October 17, 1959. They had two children, Burney LeRoy and Lisa Marie. The young family moved from North Portland to Damascus where they resided for 30 years. During that time Mike worked as a diesel mechanic for Tri Met until he retired. Shortly thereafter they moved to their farm in North Albany.

Mike enjoyed all types of music, gardening, fishing, cooking, camping and spending quality time with his family and friends.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents Georgia R. and Rollyn O. Turner, his older brother Jack and nieces Pamela Lewis and Brenda Holmes. He is survived by his wife Verona Turner, his son Burney (wife Kim) Turner, his daughter Lisa Turner-Thomas, Grandchildren Mariah Turner, Rolly Turner, Presley Thomas, Drew Thomas and very dear friend Charlie Owen, and many nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, November 17, 2014 at 1:00 pm at Restlawn Funeral Home in Salem. A reception will be held immediately following the service.

The Turner family wishes to extend their deepest appreciation for your prayers and support.