Eugene "Stub" Turner

Eugene “Stub” Turner

Eugene “Stub” Turner, 68, passed away on May 6, 2026, while in Rome on a once-in-a-lifetime trip with his wife and dear friends. Stub was born on September 24, 1957, in Baker City to Jim and Joyce Turner.

In middle school, he met his high school sweetheart and wife of 52 years, Pamela Stewart. They married on February 1st, 1974.  Stub attended Pine Eagle High School, where he graduated in 1976. While in high school, Stub earned 2 state wrestling titles, participated in the East-West Shrine Football game, and was a standout athlete in everything he did. Following high school, he attended Southern Oregon College and spent his life working hard to support his family through numerous jobs before building a 40-year career with Western Heritage.

Stub loved hunting, fishing, wrestling, his family, his friends, and above all, the CABIN — a place where memories were made, stories were shared, and everyone was welcome. He was a man considered a best friend by all who knew him. Stub treated everyone he met like family and had an innate ability to make people feel welcome, safe, and cared for. He always seemed to have the answer — and it was always the right one. His kindness, wisdom, humor, and steady presence will be deeply missed by all who loved him.

Stub is survived by his beloved wife, Pam Turner of Elgin; his mother, Joyce Turner of Baker City, Oregon; and his sons, Charles Turner of Banks, Clint (Sandy) Turner of Banks, Oregon, and Casey (Alex) Turner of Kodiak, AK. He is also survived by his cherished grandchildren: Abby “Bug” Turner, Owen “Newt” Turner, Madison “Maddie” Turner, McKenzie “Kenzie” Turner, James O. Turner, William “WW” Turner, Thomas Turner, Elizabeth “Ella” Turner, Henry Turner, Emmaline “Millie” Turner, Huckleberry Turner, and Primrose “Toula” Turner. He is also survived by his sisters, Rhonda Garrett and Brenda Contreras.

He was preceded in death by his father, James Turner, and his brothers, Phil Turner and Wes Turner.

A celebration of Stub’s life will be held on August 22, 2026 – 10:00 a.m., at his favorite place — The Cabin on Bowman Loop. All are welcome to join for a good old-fashioned cabin weekend in honor of Stub, sharing stories, laughter, and memories just as he would have wanted.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Banks Mat Club through Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home PO Box 543 Halfway, Oregon 97834. 

We love him more than anything, and we are going to miss him immensely.

Online condolences may be shared at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com