Steve L. Turpin May 3, 1946 - October 31, 2025

Steven Laurence Turpin, age 79, passed away on October 31, 2025, in Provo, Utah.

Steve was born to Shirley L. and Vida F. Rigby Turpin on May 3, 1946, in Provo. He was raised in Springville, Utah. He attended Springville High School, Class of 1965.

After high school, Steve bravely served in the Vietnam War with the United States Navy. He was honorably discharged in April of 1964 after serving 7 months in foreign territory during which time he was held as a prisoner of war (POW).

When he returned home, he worked as a truck driver and was employed by Kenny Seng Construction, Engineer Transport, and SMP Trucking.

In his younger years, Steve loved to rebuild and paint hot rods. He also enjoyed leather working and hunting. He rode motorcycles with joy and conviction, and he stood up for the vulnerable as a member of Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA) and a charter member of ABATE, advocating for motorcycle rights and education.

He had a strong faith in his Savior Jesus Christ.

Steve is survived by his daughter, Stacy Drew (Delynn Munford) of Heber City, Utah; stepsons, Craig (Marilee) VanAusdal of Mt. Pleasant, Utah; and Shayne (Tracy) VanAusdal of Kanab, Utah; sister, Julie Kay Sierra of Payson, Utah; chosen brother, Burton (Julie) Losee of Payson, Utah. He also leaves behind his beloved grandchildren, Jessica and Mitchell; and great-grandchildren, Taiyah, Harper, and Kaysen, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.

A funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, November 7, 2025 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 400 North 902 West, Payson, Utah. Prior to the service, there will be a viewing from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Interment with military honors will be in Payson City Cemetery, 400 North 800 East, Payson, Utah.