Keith Turnbow

Keith C. Turnbow, 86, of Ammon, Idaho, passed away peacefully in his home on October 20, 2016, lovingly surrounded by his family. Keith is the son of Carl Elias Turnbow and Leona May Fisher Turnbow. He was born in his grandparents’ home in Kamas, Utah. Keith spent most of his youth in Kamas. He enjoyed childhood days working on the family farm where they raised pigs, rabbits, and dairy cows. During the Depression, Keith lived outside Boulder City, Nevada, while his father helped construct the Hoover Dam. He attended South Summit High School. On a dare, he became the school’s first male cheerleader. He later attended Utah State University. Keith married Letty Norene Tree on August 14,1952, in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. They lived in various places in Utah before moving to Idaho in 1962. Keith has lived in his current home in Ammon for the last 47 years. He served as a city councilman and was the mayor of the City of Ammon. He served as the chairman over construction of the Ammon pool and as an advisor to the Association of Idaho Cities. He spent 29 years traveling all over the West as a carpet mill sales rep. He also enjoyed traveling with his wife and learning the history of the places they visited. Together, they traveled to many foreign countries and Keith loved telling his grandchildren of his travels. Keith was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in many callings throughout his life, and helped build the 28th Ward church house. He served two missions with his loving wife. They first served in Perth, Australia, and later in Salt Lake City at Temple Square. Keith enjoyed working outside and building things in his wood shop. He enjoyed fishing, keeping busy, and visiting with others. Keith enjoyed spending time with his family. He will be dearly missed by his loved ones. He is the father of ten children. He is survived by his children, Dana Andrus, Gordon Turnbow (Shelley), Lorraine Glade (Bruce), Wayne Turnbow (Marilyn), Floyd Turnbow (Liz), Susan Howard (Bill), Roger Turnbow (Frankie), Brian Turnbow (Angela), Maria Webster (Ray); 29 grandchildren and their spouses; and 68 great-grandchildren. Keith was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Norene, son, Paul Keith Turnbow, and sister, Veenita Hodgeboom. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 29, 2016, at the Ammon LDS 10th Ward, 4375 E. Sunnyside Road, with Bishop Wes Wood officiating. The family will visit with friends Friday from 6:30-8 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 S. Ammon Road, and Saturday from 10-10:45 a.m. prior to services. Burial will be in the Ammon Cemetery.

Funeral Services will be held