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Published in Idaho State Journal on February 22, 2011
Lindell Llewellyn Turner Jr., "Lin," died peacefully Saturday, February 19,
2011, in a local health care facility at the age of 91.
Lin was born September 4, 1919, in Meridan, Connecticut, to Rose Lanore
(Cook) and Lindell L. Turner.
The family moved to Barnsville, Ohio, during the Great Depression and after
three years there the family moved once again when Lin's father gained
employment as a machinist at the Navy Shipyard in Washington, D.C. Lin and his
younger brother, Art, completed their high school education there and both
graduated from Tech High School.
Upon completing high school Lin worked for the Washington Daily News in the
circulation department. While "circulating" around Washington, D.C., he met his
future wife, Margaret "Peg" Braithwaite. When Peg moved to Denver and his
father moved to Pocatello to work at the Navel Ordnance Plant Lin followed along
and lived in Pocatello until he joined the Army during World War II.
True to his nature he took his job in the Army seriously and was awarded the
Bronze Star for valor during a particularly fierce battle where he twice ran across
800 yards of open battle field under rifle and machine gun fire to communicate
instructions for artillery support. His commander recommended him for a Silver
Star but the "Brass" said since he wasn't wounded, Bronze would do.
After returning from the war he married Peg on August 10, 1946, at the National
Capital Christian Cathedral in Washington, D.C. Lin and Peg made Pocatello their
home as he completed his education at Idaho State University majoring in
journalism.
Peg and Lin had three children, Lindell "Cac," Brent, and Kaye.
Lin worked at several jobs in Southeastern Idaho but eventually found his way
into the insurance business. He opened Insurance Service Incorporated as an
independent agent in 1961. He had several partners over the years and eventually
sold the business and retired in 1982. Peg had worked alongside Lin for those
years at Insurance Service so when he retired she decided to take a break and
continued working there.
After Peg died, Lin married his present wife, Rae Pharris, October 28, 1989.
Lin was always active in civic affairs. He served on the Pocatello Planning and
Zoning Board for numerous years and served on the Pocatello Housing Authority
Board during the period when Christensen Court was built. He was a member of
the United Methodist Church and was on the building committee when the new
chapel was constructed. He was also a Mason and a member of Rotary
International.
Lin loved Idaho State University and offered his support in many ways. He kept
the basketball statistics for 32 years and the football statistics for 28 years. He
served as interim alumni director for two years and was also president of the
Alumni Association for a term. He was awarded the first Bill Bartz Award for his
"support, generosity, and self-sacrifice" to the University. In 1973, Dubby Holt
declared Lin a "Super Bengal" and awarded him an "I" blanket, which he
cherished.
Lin loved to fish in his younger days and made several trips with his buddies to
Canada to fly fish for salmon. He enjoyed bird watching, photography, and
relaxing at his Island Park cabin He was also a history buff and enjoyed traveling.
On family vacations he never missed a point of interest unless it was too hot and
we needed to get across Kansas or to a motel pool.
Lin was an honest man of high integrity who would share his opinion whether
you asked for it or not. He never backed down from a tough situation or decision.
He used to say "I've never been wrong, but I sure get out voted a lot"
He was preceded in death by his brother, Art, his wife Peg, his son, Brent, and
his grandson, Tyler.
Per his wishes, no public service will be held, but you can honor him by hoisting
your favorite beverage in a toast, taking a friend to lunch, or making a donation in
his name to the ISU Alumni House fund.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Cornelison Funeral Home, 431 N.
15th Ave., Pocatello. Condolences may be sent to the family online at
www.cornelisonfh.com
Lindell Llewellyn Turner Jr., "Lin," died peacefully Saturday, February 19,
2011, in a local health care facility at the age of 91.
Lin was born September 4, 1919, in Meridan, Connecticut, to Rose Lanore
(Cook) and Lindell L. Turner.
The family moved to Barnsville, Ohio, during the Great Depression and after
three years there the family moved once again when Lin's father gained
employment as a machinist at the Navy Shipyard in Washington, D.C. Lin and his
younger brother, Art, completed their high school education there and both
graduated from Tech High School.
Upon completing high school Lin worked for the Washington Daily News in the
circulation department. While "circulating" around Washington, D.C., he met his
future wife, Margaret "Peg" Braithwaite. When Peg moved to Denver and his
father moved to Pocatello to work at the Navel Ordnance Plant Lin followed along
and lived in Pocatello until he joined the Army during World War II.
True to his nature he took his job in the Army seriously and was awarded the
Bronze Star for valor during a particularly fierce battle where he twice ran across
800 yards of open battle field under rifle and machine gun fire to communicate
instructions for artillery support. His commander recommended him for a Silver
Star but the "Brass" said since he wasn't wounded, Bronze would do.
After returning from the war he married Peg on August 10, 1946, at the National
Capital Christian Cathedral in Washington, D.C. Lin and Peg made Pocatello their
home as he completed his education at Idaho State University majoring in
journalism.
Peg and Lin had three children, Lindell "Cac," Brent, and Kaye.
Lin worked at several jobs in Southeastern Idaho but eventually found his way
into the insurance business. He opened Insurance Service Incorporated as an
independent agent in 1961. He had several partners over the years and eventually
sold the business and retired in 1982. Peg had worked alongside Lin for those
years at Insurance Service so when he retired she decided to take a break and
continued working there.
After Peg died, Lin married his present wife, Rae Pharris, October 28, 1989.
Lin was always active in civic affairs. He served on the Pocatello Planning and
Zoning Board for numerous years and served on the Pocatello Housing Authority
Board during the period when Christensen Court was built. He was a member of
the United Methodist Church and was on the building committee when the new
chapel was constructed. He was also a Mason and a member of Rotary
International.
Lin loved Idaho State University and offered his support in many ways. He kept
the basketball statistics for 32 years and the football statistics for 28 years. He
served as interim alumni director for two years and was also president of the
Alumni Association for a term. He was awarded the first Bill Bartz Award for his
"support, generosity, and self-sacrifice" to the University. In 1973, Dubby Holt
declared Lin a "Super Bengal" and awarded him an "I" blanket, which he
cherished.
Lin loved to fish in his younger days and made several trips with his buddies to
Canada to fly fish for salmon. He enjoyed bird watching, photography, and
relaxing at his Island Park cabin He was also a history buff and enjoyed traveling.
On family vacations he never missed a point of interest unless it was too hot and
we needed to get across Kansas or to a motel pool.
Lin was an honest man of high integrity who would share his opinion whether
you asked for it or not. He never backed down from a tough situation or decision.
He used to say "I've never been wrong, but I sure get out voted a lot"
He was preceded in death by his brother, Art, his wife Peg, his son, Brent, and
his grandson, Tyler.
Per his wishes, no public service will be held, but you can honor him by hoisting
your favorite beverage in a toast, taking a friend to lunch, or making a donation in
his name to the ISU Alumni House fund.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Cornelison Funeral Home, 431 N.
15th Ave., Pocatello. Condolences may be sent to the family online at
www.cornelisonfh.com