Steven Scott Turner (60) passed away peacefully at his home in Bluffdale, Utah surrounded by his loving wife and family on July 17, 2023
Steven was born to Melvin Eugene and Verna Rae Cox Turner in Salt Lake City on February 25, 1963, he was the 5th of 6 children. He grew up in the Salt Lake Valley and made numerous childhood memories at his family cabin in Bear Lake and Smith Moorehouse.
Steve married Lisa Lynn Simmons on December 30, 1997. They were later sealed in the Jordan River Temple. Together they raised, loved and were avidly supportive of their 4 children. Steve always made sure his family was making memories together. Whether it be going for joy rides for a Raspberry Shake or boating in Lake Powell.
Steve was an outdoorsman and loved fishing, hunting, horse riding and being outside. He enjoyed his animals, dogs, cat, donkeys and especially horses.
Steve loved his work and was a very accomplished journeyman plumber. This led him to many jobs throughout his life. He started off working for his dad in the plumbing industry at a very young age and finished out his last days as a chemical engineer at Nalco Chemical. In between he spent many years at IPP, Primary Children’s Medical Center, LDS Church Maintenance and Utility Industrial Compressor.
Later in his life, Steve became known as Daddo. This was one of his greatest treasured accomplishments as this was the name his grandchildren called him. Daddo could always be found supporting his grandchildren in anything they were doing. Whether it be a neighborhood soccer game or driving across the state for a dance competition or rodeo.
Steve is survived by his loving wife Lisa Turner, Children: Danielle (Jake) Gines, Eric (Megan) Turner, Jessica Miller and Tyler Morley, Seven Grandchildren: Austin, Kayela, Madison, Kamryn, Kendall, Hannah and Jaxon. Mother, Verna Robinson, Brothers, Paul Turner, Jeff Turner and Ike Turner, Sister Jhan Lewis.
He is preceded in death by his father, Melvin Turner, sister, Kristy Kaye Turner, his grandparents and numerous other family members and friends.
The Turner family would like to extend deep gratitude to the staff of Quality Home Health and Hospice, especially his nurse Tamara and his doctor Jaclyn for the amazing care they provided for Steve.
Funeral services for Steve will be held at 11AM on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at the Bluffdale 8th Ward, 15040 South Mountainside Drive in Bluffdale, Utah. A viewing in Steve’s honor will be held Friday, July 21, 2023, from 6-8pm at the Larkin Mortuary - Riverton, 3688 West 12600 South in Riverton, Utah and again Saturday at the ward prior to services beginning at 10AM.
Interment and graveside services will be on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at 2pm at the Salt Lake City Cemetery, 200 N Street in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Funeral services will be streamed via Zoom for those wishing to attend virtually. To watch the previously held funeral services, please click the “Watch Services” link above.
We are so sorry to hear about Steve, Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
So so sorry to see you go!
Love you and will miss you!
Rest in peace Steve you was way too young to go!
Heaven has gained a very special angel. Steve, you always made me smile and it was such a pleasure to work with you. You will be missed by all. ^j^ ^j^ Fly High my friend.
I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of Steve. My heart and prayers go out to the entire Turner family. He will be greatly missed.
I will always retain very happy memories of riding motorcycles with Steve in the empty field behind his house, watching in awe at his magical ability to disassemble, fix and reassemble motorcycle engines, and trips to Bear Lake with his family. I want to send my expression of love and sympathy to his mother and brother Jeff.
I had the privelage of meeting Steve in September 2022. I have great respect, appreciation, and admiration for him as a colleague and who he was as a man. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends. He will be missed greatly by all who knew him.
With love and prayers,
Harold Surface
I only new Steve a little. I painted his horse trailer and invited him to come back with his horse to go riding. I believe he had plans to do just that and I really looked forward to establishing a friendship with him. My loss for sure. My condolences and prayers for Steve’s family. What a nice man. 🙏🏻
So sorry to hear this. Heaven has gained another angel. May Heavenly Father's embrace give you all comfort at this difficult time.
Sending love to my cousin Lisa and the whole Turner family. Steve was such a nice person and always acted with courtesy to all. I appreciate most of all that he was a great partner to Lisa, and they made a great team.
Rest In Peace … see you on the other side.. sending love and prayers to all..
Dearest Lisa and family, we wish we could be there to celebrate your dear husband’s life with you, but we send our love. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Our deepest condolences to the family at this time. Daddo was a beautiful person with a big heart. The prayers he shared for my family will never be forgotten. The love he offered to my family was like we were apart of his own. Our heart goes out to all of the family at this time.
Love you all,
Nate, Mandy, Elli, and Nathan
I am so sorry to hear of Steve’s passing. I have fond memories of growing up in the same Ward and neighborhood as Steve. Steve was a good kid, and I considered him a good friend. My sincerest condolences to his family.
Dear Steve:
Rose and I will miss you. Rest peacefully knowing you are loved and positively remembered.
Steve was one of the lords anointed I loved serving at the temple with him sincerely Paul Furgeson
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