Reynold and Lynnette Turpin were married October 29, 1961 and died within 12 hours of each other. What a fairy tale romance. Mom died January 16th at 8:20 p.m. and Dad died the next morning, January 17th @ 8:15 a.m. Even up until their passing, they could not live without the other one by their side. They were always together and so it’s only expected for them to go on to their next adventure together. 
They are survived by their daughters Sherri (Tony) Fowler and Angie (Corey) Sanchez; grandsons: Daetyn (Ashlin) Fowler, Koletyn Fowler, Braxtyn Fowler, Riley Sanchez; and one granddaughter, Jessica Sanchez. They are preceded in death by one baby boy along with various siblings, parents and extended family.
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Lynnette Larsen Turpin, 83, of Spanish Fork, Utah passed away surrounded by loved ones at home on January 16, 2024, at 8:20 p.m. Lynette was born to Lynn Bowden and Norma Veniece Larsen on December 24, 1940 in Spanish Fork, Utah. She was the oldest of 5 children; Kenneth Larsen (deceased), Sharlene Martin (deceased), Beverly (Mike) Gabbitas, and Trisha Wilson.,
She is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and she served in several different callings through the years.
She worked at Utah Valley Hospital in Provo, Utah, as a billing specialist in the lab department. She was an incredible seamstress and would make the most beautiful dresses for her daughters. She loved going to get her hair done by her sister, Sharlene, every Saturday, up until Sharlene’s passing. Every Saturday was sisters’ day. She loved going with her sisters and making fun memories to last a lifetime.
Growing up, Mom had a hard life. Her mom worked so hard for her family by sewing clothes for the neighbors and her children. My mom learned early how to work hard for things you want. In the summertime, at the age of around 14, she worked in Colorado at a sheep herder ranch – cooking, and mending clothes for the men. During the school year, she worked as a waitress at a cafe in Spanish Fork. She worked all her life and made sure we kids had everything we wanted. She instilled good values in us and to love everyone no matter what religion, race, or how rich or poor they were. You might have seen our mom at Macey’s Grocery, here in Spanish Fork giving out samples to customers. She loved working at Macey’s and enjoyed the people she worked with and the customers she met along the way.
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Reynold Boyd Turpin, 86, of Spanish Fork, Utah, passed away peacefully at home on January 17, 2024, at 8:15 a.m. Reynold was born on October 1, 1937, to Simeon Boyd and Phyllis Watson Turpin. He was born at the family farm in Fairview, Utah, right on the kitchen table!
He was the oldest of 3 children: Luanne (Dwayne), Barrier (deceased), and Pauline (William) Bird. Dad and his family moved to Castle Gate while his dad was a coal miner; they later moved to Bingham Canyon and later settled in Provo, Utah.
Reynold went to Provo schools and eventually joined the U.S Air Force at only 17. Dad worked at Geneva Steel starting in the blast furnace and then finishing up in the Nitrogen Plant, which was eventually sold and transitioned to the LaRoche Industries. During that time, he also worked as a grievance man for the local Steelworkers Union. Dad went to Washington D.C. and talked to Congress about how important the steel industry was to Utah and to the United States. His picture was in the newspaper and us kids thought he was famous. Dad loved to go hunting and fishing with his buddy, Don, all over. He loved the outdoors and tinkering in his garage. He loved working in the yard.
Dad and Mom built a home in Orem, Utah, when they had their first child, Sherri Lynn, in August 1973. A year or so later, they were expecting a baby boy that was born deceased. They were heartbroken. They eventually welcomed another little girl, Angela Diane, in July 1976. We lived in that home for almost 25 years, Dad and Mom took us on many vacations when we were young and taught us the meaning of honesty and hard work.
In 1997, they decided to move down to Fairview, Utah, and build a beautiful cabin, which they did most of the work themselves. It was beautiful and had an amazing view of Fairview Valley. A few years later, they sold their cabin and moved further into town. They loved the home they built, and they had the most beautiful yard in Fairview.
Whenever our parents were together, they always held hands and were so considerate of each other. Growing up, there are only a handful of times that we ever saw them argue in front of us and just the love and kindness they had for each other was inspirational. They were truly in love with each other, and it showed in all that they did. They loved their grandchildren and their daughters and sons-in-law so very much; they will be truly missed.
Dad and Mom, although we are so incredibly sad and heartbroken, we know that you are happy that you are together and holding that baby boy you lost so many years ago. We will miss your funny jokes, the faces that you made to make us laugh, and all the good food that Mom cooked. It was an honor to take care of you these last few years; we will forever cherish it and miss you like crazy! Thank you for all the fun times we had, please watch over us forever. Until we meet again.
A joint funeral service for our parents will be on Saturday, January 20, 2024, in Spanish Fork, at the LDS Church on 3477 East River Bottoms Road. Viewing will be from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. with the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be at Spanish Fork City Cemetery, 420 South 400 East, Spanish Fork, Utah 84660.
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