January 1, 2026

David Turner (1940-2025):
On November 25, David Turner passed away following complications from a recent fall.  Born in New Jersey, he graduated from Rice with a BA in 1962 and a BS in 1963 in Chemical Engineering.  From 1978 until 2003, he enjoyed a career as a nuclear engineer for various companies in Kennewick WA.  Beginning in 2004, he transitioned to a second career as an educator in the Kennewick School District.  Also, he had a lifelong love of athletics and “he was further known for his vast trivia knowledge, love of spicy food, and his dad jokes”.  He is predeceased by, among others, his wife of forty-nine years Julie (2019).  Click here for the Tri-City Herald obituary.

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