Dennis Michael Turpin

Dennis M. Turpin of Phoenix Arizona son of David Richard Turpin Jr and Angela “Helen” (Bourque) Turpin born on February 2, 1953, took his last ride on Wednesday April 10, 2024, at the age of 71.

Dennis enjoyed being a grill master, rub connoisseur, fly fishing, camping, and working on his home and motorcycles. Dennis loved riding bikes with his beloved wife. He enjoyed relaxing around the house while watching Westerns and Biker movies. He also loved to spend time with and look at pictures of his children, grandchildren/great grandchildren as well as showing them to others. He would always love to spend time with David Henry Turpin, Davey (Katelynne) Turpin, Kaitlyn Ruddy, William Turpin and Salvador DeLaGarza.

Dennis was a loving, caring, wonderful man whom at times would be proud to say he was a grumpy old biker. Dennis was survived by his wife and love of his life Valerie Turpin, children: Jeremy (Katy) Turpin, Heather (Zachary) McDonald, Jory (Keegan) Thompson-Gay and Beamer, grandchildren: Hannah Stovall, Kendall (Cisco) Moran, Joshua (Estasia) Bolley, Madeline (Bryce) Sherrell, Mia Turpin, Summer Turpin, Nathaniel Bolley, and Brandon Turpin, great grandchildren: Jaxytn Bolley, Emmett Turpin, Jude Bolley, Valentina Moran, and Jeremiah Bolley, siblings:  Joseph (Patricia) Turpin, Deborah (Llyod) Getzen, Patty McGill, Mary (Nadim) Salim, Adam (Erica) Price, Misty (Bryan) Condon, and Laurie Gay as well as many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. 

Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, son John Turpin, brothers William “Billy” Turpin, David Turpin, Ernie McGrill, sister Kathleen “Kathy” Turpin, nephew Cesar Ruiz, and Niece Pamela Turpin as well as his lifelong best friend Bill Grahm.

For those desiring to contributions can be made in honor of Dennis to St. Jude Hospital.