Dec 23, 2020

Eldon W. (Waldo) Turnbow

Posted Dec 23, 2020 4:54 PM

Eldon W. (Waldo) Turnbow passed away December 19, 2020 after a yearlong battle with cancer.

He was born April 12, 1951 in Topeka, Ks to J.W. (Jack) and Cleo (Tess) Turnbow.

Eldon graduated from Manhattan High School, class of 1969

He was employed as a police officer at Kansas State University for 32 years and retired from there in 2008.

Being a licensed ham operator was one of his hobbies along with a love for guns and scanners.

He is survived by his wife of 21 years Marla, sons Scott and Travis of Gardner, Ks. stepdaughters Marlo (Kevin) Hultgren of Paola, Ks and Marci Frazier of Gardner, Ks. Five grandchildren Erin and Kyle Hultgren, Joshua, Gracyn and Caton Frazier.

Private inurnment will be held at a later date.