Birth date: Jun 8, 1945 Death date: Feb 15, 2025
On February 15, 2025 our favorite cowboy took his last ride while surrounded by his family due to complications from ALS. Ralph Smoot Turner was born on June 8, 1945, to James Leslie and Diana Smoot Turner. He was the 5th of 6 chi Read Obituary
Jim, Diane, Norma, Shirley, Huck and Ralph’s family, I am so sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May you find peace knowing he is reunited with his family in heaven.
You will all be in my prayers
Roxann Turner Garduno
I worked at R.C.Willey's in the early 70's and got to know Ralph. He was great friend. Always kind and greatful to those who worked with him. May the Lord bless your family that you may have peace in his memory.
Ralph and I became very close friends years ago when he reached out to me as a fellow Horseman to go on a horseback ride. He first became my patient and then asked if I would like to go on some horseback rides with him. I was thrilled. I had grown up, hoping to own horses someday and finally did, but I had no experience and had no one to ride with. I’d had horses for years before Ralph found me and started to take me on rides everywhere around northern Utah. It was a wonderful experience and I had many great rides with Ralph. We mostly talked about the gospel family scripture’s Christ and the priesthood. He was the best company ever. I always looked forward to being with him and in his presence. He had great wisdom to share. He had a wonderful testimony of the gospel. He was a true friend and we became brothers. It was a privilege for me to be his doctor for the last several years and to tend to his needs as long as was possible until he moved on to the other side. I count Ralph as one of my greatest mentors in this life. I love you Ralph and look forward to seeing you on the other side!
Warren Butler
I have worked with Ken for 19 years and had the privilege of getting to visit with Ralph while Ken was shoeing my horses. We would discuss horse trails and the Uintah Mountains and I could tell he had the same passion for the mountains like I do. I had the experience to go on a horse ride with Ralph, Ken and Thomas. I got to see the enjoyment Ralph had when his grandson Thomas harvested his first deer. That is something I will always remember. Ralph was a genuine man who would tell you hello and to have a good day and mean it while shaking your hand with the firmest grip. I am grateful to have gotten to know him. Our condolences to the Turner family from the Clontz family.
I have had the pleasure of working with his son Ken Turner for almost 25 years now. The first time I met Ralph, he reached out to shake my hand and I remember that he had the biggest, strongest, and most calloused hands that I had ever grasped. He was always gracious and genuine and Christ-like in word and deed. It was always comforting and pleasant to be in his presence. His example left and imprint on all that knew him. I wish all of his family peace and comfort at this time. - Jason Obray
When I married Thomas, Ralph embraced me as his own grandchild, and I loved him as my grandpa. I am very grateful for the time I had to know and learn from him. He truly is an amazing person who touched my heart deeply. Love you Grandpa🩷
