THE family of the Office of Environment and Heritage worker who lost his life at Croppa Creek on Tuesday afternoon has described Glen Turner as a loving family man.
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Glendon Eric Turner was born in Wauchope on October 3, 1962 – the second child of Harold John (Jack) and Coral Benita Turner, now of Port Macquarie. He was known as “Glen” to family and friends.
Glen grew up and went to school in Telegraph Point where the family originally lived.
He attended Newcastle University where he obtained his Bachelor of Surveying degree. After working as a surveyor overseas, he returned to Australia, making Tamworth his home and working in what is now the Office of Environment and Heritage.
Glen met his life partner Alison in Tamworth and they settled on a property they built together in the where they had two gorgeous children, Alexandra aged 10 and Jack aged nine.
"Glen was taken suddenly and prematurely at Croppa Creek whilst in the course of fulfilling his duty as a compliance officer for the Department of Environment and Heritage," a family member said.
"His passing comes at a time when his dreams of the farm and family, which he had planned and lovingly built together with Alison, were coming to fruition," they said.
"Glen was an accomplished pianist, a gourmet enthusiast and cook, and appreciated a fine wine. He had also developed a passion for home-brewing, which he viewed as a craft, forever striving to achieve that perfect brew.
"He always gravitated to the outdoor life and particularly loved taking his kids to the beach whenever he returned to Port Macquarie, as well as enjoying his quiet time at home with the family and working together with Alison on their property."
"Glen leaves behind Alison and their two children Alexandra and Jack, together with parents Jack and Coral, sisters Therese, Fran and Rosalie, as well as numerous other extended family members, work colleagues and close friends, all of whom will mourn his early passing and miss him greatly."