1951-2025
David Walter Turner, 74, of Panora, son of Forrest and Barbara (Alexander) Turner, was born March 18, 1951, in Des Moines. He passed away on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, at Panora Specialty Care in Panora.
David graduated from Panora-Linden High School in 1969 and went on to earn his associate of business degree in 1985. He worked at Moehl Millwork for the next 46 years, retiring in 2015. On May 23, 1992, he married the love of his life, Dorothy Embrey, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. They built their home on Lake Panorama, before making the big move to Panora in 2016.
David enjoyed any project around the house, taking the boat out, and a good homemade dessert. He was a member of the Iowa Masonic Lodge for 45 years, before becoming a member of Panora First Christian Church.
He is survived by step-son, Jay Antrim of Panora; granddaughter, Haylea (Dominic) Clayton and great-grandchildren, Vivian and Callan of Panora; brother, Steven (Connie) Turner of Redfield; and sister, JaneAnn (Dave) Benner of Panora. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Dorothy; brothers, Earl Turner and Raymond Turner; and sister, Sara Turner.
Cremation has taken place and visitation will be Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, at the Twigg Funeral Home, Panora. Private burial of his cremains will take place at a later date at West Linn Cemetery, Linden.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.