David H. Turner, 86, of Harrisonburg passed from this life Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008, at Sunnyside Presbyterian Retirement Community. Mr. Turner was born on Oct. 8, 1922 in Portsmouth, Ohio, to the late Augustus Samuel and Nina Life Turner. 

He moved to the Valley as a young child and was raised in the Stoneleigh Inn on East Market Street, which his parents operated. He served in the Army Air Corps during WWII and upon his release was admitted to the first class of men to attend Madison College. His tenure at Madison introduced him to his future wife and led him into the role of manager of the first men

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I am so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed taking care of your father very much when I worked up at the Highlands as a nurse. He enjoyed my daughters coming in (Heather and Lauren). He was always so happy and willing to help anybody. I left Sunnyside in 2005 but I remember him so fondly. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Blessings, Jenny Gibson Jenny Gibson 2008-12-15 07:18:45

I have great memories of Dave (Mr. Turner to me) from our church youth group and Sunday school. Dave and Drucie were always full of energy and \"cool\" ideas of how to keep young folks interested in church and out of trouble. Dave taught all the guys how a car works and how to keep them operating. He built a VW dune buggy in his garage and let us help him work on it in turn for a ride around the neighborhood. Will always remember him in the showroom of Highway Motors....the consumate enthiusiastic salesman. He had a gift of kindness and humility. He never met a stranger. Dave was a prudent man...I could never understand why he wouldn\'t let a 16 year old test drive the shiny 1970 426 Hemi Cuda. Today, I completely understand! He was a wise man. I will always have good memories of Dave. My condolences to Nan and Andy. Rest assured he has received his healing and is rejoicing with your Mom ag... robert b frazier 2008-12-15 11:39:38

Dave Turner was a fine man. He was a client of mine when I was a young radio advertising salesman. I\'ll never forget the \"magic\" door on his office that he would release with a switch on his desk so it would slam closed as you entered. As a fellow member of the Harrisonburg Kiwanis Club, Dave was always ready with a joke or a laugh. He was a true gentleman of the old school and will be missed. My sincere condolences to Andy and the rest of the family. Tom Manley 2008-12-15 12:07:54

Mr. Turner was my first boss. I started working for Highway Motors after graduation. I believe we had the cleanist car shop in the county. He was always a pleasant person and loved to joke around. Nan and Andy, you have my heartfelt sympathy. Janet Layman Harrison 2008-12-15 12:34:23

Nan, I was sorry to learn about your father's passing. I so enjoyed his energy when my Dad and he were in the Terrace at the same time. I recall him sharing a book with my son Brent when we were visiting Dad. I hope your pets will be of special comfort to you knowing how fond you are of animals. Elly Swecker Elly Swecker 2008-12-15 15:28:57

DAVE, WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON. WE ARE SO SORRY TO READ ABOUT YOUR LOSS . LOVE TO ALL BILLY & BECKY GROW BILLY & BECKY GROW 2008-12-15 15:31:56

We are so grieved by your loss, as we so looked forward to seeing him regularly at Sunnyside. In fact, it's our loss too. He seemed to enjoy Lacey, and we both enjoyed him so much (you too, Nan!) Please know how much we love you both, and will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and we will keep you in our hearts and minds. Laurel & Lacey Burcham 2008-12-15 16:27:11

David was a wonderful person...so full of cheer and a smile for everyone. I still remember my father dealing with Dave at Highway Motors and always said that Dave was so honest in his business. We will miss him and his jovial outgoing approach to all he met. He never knew a stanger. We wish God's blessings on Nan and Andy. Don and Nancy Myers58390 Don & Nancy Myers 2008-12-15 19:22:54

Nan, I am so very sorry to hear of your Dad's death. He was such a fun and caring person and he is very fortunate to have had your care and companionship these last couple of years. I KNOW that he was very proud of you and I can only imagine your sense of loss. I do agree with Robert, I'll bet there is one heck of a wild party going on in heaven! Thinking of you and Andy ~ love, Laura Laura Budd Fleishman 2008-12-16 04:52:20

I am so sorry for your loss. I'm Lorraine Kersh Bosserman. I babysat for David & Drucie's children when I was going to H. H. School. They were so nice to me. Always had good snacks for me & Drucie gave me some beautiful dresses I could never have bought on my own. I remember them both fondly. Lorraine Bosserman, Staunton, Va. David H Turner 2008-12-16 11:14:39

We want to express our sincere sympathy to the family of Mr. Turner. Charles worked at Highway Motors for 33 years and knew the family well. We trust that in the days and weeks ahead God will be with each one of you bringing you peace and comfort. Charles & Dorothy Charles and Dorothy White 2008-12-17 04:37:12

I have many fond memories of both Mr. and Mrs. Turner! I remember how they had so much energy, were always in good spirits, and loved life. One, still very vivid, memory I had was when I went before the Session in order to become a member of First Presbyterian Church. I was asked a simple question, but froze when it came time to answer. I can remember Mr. Turner slowing shaking his head to give me the correct answer! The world just lost a very special person; yet, we can rejoice that he has completed his life's journey and has gone to be with his Maker! Kim Zirkle Brantley 2008-12-17 09:49:23

Andy and Nan ... like so many others who have written, I too remember your dad very fondly. It was always my pleasure to wait on him when he came to DMV. Such a small world when we both realized I had graduated from high school with his daughter and was neighbors with his son. He always had a smile and a kind word. He will be missed by all. Please know that you both have our deepest sympathy and are in our hearts and prayers. Martha & Richard Kelly Martha Kelly 2008-12-18 20:43:56

Nan and Andy, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I have many fond memories of your dad from our childhood, especially Deltaville. I remember visiting him at Highway Motors with my dad many times. You are in my thoughts and prayers and I wish for you God's comfort and strength. Denise Fleming Michie Denise Fleming Michie 2008-12-19 11:19:38

Dear Nan, David & Bunny, My deepest sympathies at your father's passing. I unfortunately never knew him but I read above of all the fine comments from others that did. I hope you are dealing well with your loss. Nan, I know you provided him with the finest of care in these last tough years and I am so glad that someone as kind, loving, bubbly, and enthusiastic as you are could be there to see him through it. In God's Love to you all, Chris Grandle Chris Grandle 2009-01-04 12:10:31

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