Melvin William Turner

Melvin William “Mel” Turner 09/12/1944 ~ 12/22/2008

Mel was born in Redlands, CA, and passed away in Riverside after a valiant year-long struggle against leukemia.

He is survived by elder brother, Robert E. Turner and younger sister, Elaine K. Mehlberg; nephew Ty Mehlberg, niece Lorie Palmer, her children Steven and Shawna Palmer; his cousin Robert Williams, all of Riverside.

Mel attended Ramona High in the 1960s, then served in the Army for two years, stationed in South Korea, returning to the USA to work at Rohr Aircraft/Goodrich Aerospace, Riverside, and remained there for 35 years as a tool maker, retiring two years ago.

Throughout his life, Mel was an avid mechanic. He loved building and repairing hot rods. He loved his Corvette and Harley. Mel liked hiking up Mount Rubidoux, bike riding, visiting the local beaches, especially Corona del Mar and trips up to the local mountains, particularly Lake Arrowhead. Mel had a great enjoyment of life. He did not let leukemia get him down. He kept having fun until hours before his sudden decline.

A Celebration of his Life will be held at Acheson & Graham Garden of Prayer on Jan. 6th at 11:00 a.m., with graveside service to follow at The Riverside National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be sent to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Service Arrangements Entrusted To Acheson & Graham Mortuary (951) 688-1221