No headline

George Lee Turpin Jr., 40

George Lee Turpin Jr., 40, passed away Jan. 12, 2017, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. He was born March 22, 1976, in Coeur d’Alene to George Lee Turpin Sr. and Valerie Cecile Rowland.

George struggled in life due to illness. He was loved throughout by family, friends and those who cared for him. He is preceded in death by his mother, Valerie in 2005 and his father, George in 2015. He is survived by his sister, Alyse Rene’ (Marshall) Staley and her husband, Dustin Staley; as well as his nephew, Justice Juliano of Hayden, Idaho. George is also survived by many uncles, aunts and cousins living in the Inland Northwest.

The family is forever grateful for the many caring professionals in our community who supported George throughout his life. Many fond memories are centered on relationships with him. He was a truly kind soul. George will be greatly missed and forever loved.

A service is not planned, but the family would appreciate any thoughts or comments to be left at his obituary post on the Yates Funeral Home website. Yates Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of final arrangements. Please visit George’s online memorial and sign his guest book at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com.