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TURPEN, FORREST E. Forrest Ellery Turpen, 84, of Albuquerque, NM, died peacefully and gracefully on October 24, 2014 with family by his side. Forrest was born September 1, 1930 in Hutchison, KA, and graduated from Dodge City High School in 1948. A 64-year resident of Albuquerque, he is survived by loving wife, Betty Lou Turpen; children Randy, Stephen and Gail; grandchildren Derek, Clay, Shane, Melissa, Michael, Jordan, Ceara and Douglas, and six great- grandchildren. He is pre-deceased by his son, Mark. Forrest worked for the Albuquerque Publishing Company for 32 years, and the Santa Ana and Twin Warriors golf courses for 22 years. He was an avid golfer and a wonderful musician. Services will be held on Sunday, November 2, 2014 at 12:15 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 314 Lead Ave. SW in Albuquerque. Please visit our online guestbook for Forrest at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333
        Published on: Sat November 01, 2014