This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marysday Surnames: Turner, Mercer, Stark, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5334/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Wednesday, Apr 7th, 2010 William Crocket Turner William Crocket Turner, 85, of Tillamook, Ore., died March 31, 2010 in Tillamook. He was born June 15, 1924 to Robert and Phoebe (Mercer) Turner in Portland, Ore. He served in the Air Force during World War II and was honorably discharged in 1946. He married Betty Stark on Feb. 8, 1947 in Portland. He worked for a sign manufacturing company in Portland until 1974, when he purchased Coast Neon Sign Company in Newport, Ore. He manufactured and serviced signs on the Oregon coast until his retirement in 1989. He was a member of the Elks Lodge in Newport. He also enjoyed models, latch and hook rugs and doing projects around home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Turner. He is survived by his son, Dan (Donna) Turner of Tillamook; grandsons, David (Ellen) Turner of Newport; Darrin (Jenny) Turner of Toledo, Ore.; and five great-grandchildren. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date. Waud's Funeral Home in Tillamook is handling arrangements. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.