Bruce And Barbara Turner

Bruce and Barbara Turner, 72, of Idaho Falls, passed away due to injuries sustained in a car accident. Bruce passed away June 29, 2025, and Barbara passed away July 11, 2025.

Barbara Joyce Turner

3/3/1953 - 7/11/2025

Barbara Turner was a fifth generation Californian. Her family moved to Twin Falls in 1971 where she met her husband, Bruce, of 48 years. Like Bruce, Barbara was dedicated to her family and always saw them as her first priority.

Barbara is a graduate of the University of Idaho and earned a degree in Education in 1975. She also obtained an American Montessori teaching degree for ages 2 ½ through 6.

Barbara was the quintessential educator. She taught pre-school through 8th grade for 40 years, but her true passion was working with children in pre-K through 1st grade. During her teaching experience, she learned about the Montessori style of teaching and became devoted to the process. She and her very good friend, Jill, co-founded the Snake River Montessori School in Idaho Falls in 1989, and it is still thriving today. Most recently, Barbara served on the Montessori School Board for seven years.

Barbara's passion for education was not limited to the classroom. She also taught at church Sunday School, as a 4-H group leader, as a Cub Scout den leader, in summer school day camps at St. Vincent's in Salt Lake City, the YMCA in Idaho Falls, as well as the Montessori summer programs. She was an active member of the University Women and PEO organizations.

Barbara, along with Bruce, was heavily involved in not-for-profit projects for the betterment of the community. She worked at Bruce's side for the many organizations he was involved in.

Barbara's commitment to the Episcopal Church took many forms. Aside from teaching church school, she participated in and organized a variety of church functions and projects. Barbara also applied her musical talents in servicing the church through voice and guitar. Barbara was very devout in her relationship with God and the Episcopal Church. Most recently, she served as the Eastern Deanery Co-Dean. She approached her role as Dean with the same passion she had for everyone and everything she cared about in life.

Barbara is survived by sons, Zachary Turner, Nicholas and wife, Mercedes Turner; sister-in-law, Annie Turner; sister, Carol and husband, Alan Johnson; brother, Steve and wife, Linda Upton; niece, Heather and husband, Brad Herauf; and niece, Gretchen and husband, Allen Anselmo.

Bruce David Turner

6/12/1953 - 6/29/2025

For all those who knew Bruce Turner, it was very clear what a devoted family man he was. His family was everything to him. Whether it was his wife and his children, or his younger sisters, Annie and Polly, they were always a priority for him.

Bruce's commitment didn't stop with his family, he was very devout in his relationship with God and the Episcopal Church. Most recently, he served as the Eastern Deanery Co-Dean, as well as sitting on the Foundation Board, where he was President in 2014 to 2015. In prior years, Bruce supported his parish by sitting on the vestry, assisting with financial management, as well as acting with great heart in the day-to-day activities of the parish.

He began his career with a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from the University of Washington, and a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Idaho in Business Management where Bruce graduated as a third generation Vandal. Bruce began his career in banking in 1977 with Idaho First National Bank, which became West One Bank, and ultimately became US Bank. Bruce worked in Commercial Banking, Marketing, Treasury Management services, and specialized in commercial banking relationship management. His philosophy was grounded in building relationships, and he strived to enhance the lives of those around him. Beginning in 1993 until 2019, when he retired, Bruce maintained the position of Vice President.

Bruce, a prominent figure in Idaho Falls, was committed to his community in both leadership and involvement. Over the years, he worked with the YMCA, Idaho Falls Symphony Society and Endowment, Development Workshop Foundation, the Idaho Falls Arts Council, United Way, Washington County Development Council, East-Central Idaho Certified Development Company, Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis, Idaho Falls Business Assistance Corp., and the Rotary Club. Bruce was active with all these groups because of their philanthropic activities, and he served in several different capacities as board member, vice chair, chairman, and in several instances president.

Bruce is survived by sons, Zachary Turner, Nicholas and wife, Mercedes Turner; sister, Annie Turner; sister-in-law, Carol and husband, Alan Johnson; brother-in-law, Steve and wife, Linda Upton; niece, Heather and husband, Brad Herauf; and niece, Gretchen and husband, Allen Anselmo.

Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 26, 2025, at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 270 N. Placer. The service will be broadcast via Google Meet here . Or you may dial 1+573-723-1859 pin#:561147815 to join the video call. A reception will immediately follow the service in the parish hall at St. Luke's.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Bruce and Barbara’s names.