Memorial
Kenneth Paul Turnbull, 81, or Cedar Rapids, died Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 3:00 pm Monday, October 3, 2016 at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. A visitation will be held from 3-6 pm Sunday, October 2, 2016 at Cedar Memorial Chapel Stateroom. Entombment: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.
Kenneth was born March 22, 1935, the son of James and Grace (Waddington) Turnbull in Cedar Rapids. On June 24, 1968, he was married to Shirley Ann Convey. Kenneth worked as a laborer for Quaker Oats for forty-three years. He was quite the handy man, tinkering with cars, stereos, and televisions. Kenneth was very fond of animals. He loved his cats, Missy and Callie. Kenneth even took the time to care for a stray cat. More than anything, he loved his family. He was a caring husband, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed by those that knew and loved him.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley Turnbull; four daughters, Kathy Chesmore, Peggy (Ron) Turnis, Ruth Ann (Tim Wilson) Turnbull, Sharon (Dewayne) Wilson; six grandchildren, Stephanie (Audrina) Anderson, Matthew Chesmore, Kayla Turnis, Allisun Elliot, Mary Martin, James Luke; brother, Jack Turnbull; sister-in-law, Emma Turnbull, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Wayne, Harold James, Leslie, Delbert; and sister, Margaret.
Memorials may be directed to the family in memory of Kenneth.