Obituary: Turnbough, Ronnie Robert

Age 66

Sun., Aug. 11, 2013

TURNBOUGH, Ronnie Robert (Age 66) Passed away on August 8, 2013 in Tum Tum, WA.

He was born on September 18, 1946 in Spokane to Elmer and Zula Turnbough.

Robert is survived by his wife Julie; daughter Kari; son Aaron; and six grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Leroy and Darel, as well as his sister Phyllis.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, August 15, 2013 at 2:00 PM at the Hayford Community Church, 5306 S. Hayford Rd, Spokane, WA 99224, with a potluck to follow.

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