Delaine "Bull" Turnbull

Earl Delaine “Bull” Turnbull passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at Rooks County Health Center in Plainville, Kansas at the age of 82. He was born on October 26, 1933 in Rooks County, Kansas to the late Earl and Grace (Odle) Turnbull. Growing up in Rooks County, he graduated from Stockton High School with the Class of 1951. On June 15, 1952 he was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Wilma Hrabe, at the Stockton United Methodist Church. Bull enlisted in the United States Army in 1953 and served during the Korean War conflict. In 1955, after being Honorably Discharged, he returned home to continue farming on Bow Creek. They were blessed with four daughters, Cindy, Cheryl, Jan, and Jill and enjoyed 63 wonderful years of marriage. Through determination and his strong work ethic, Bull established Turnbull Advertising in 1980. He had many loyal customers and was dedicated to them, always striving to provide the best service possible. His business relationships led to lifelong friendships, which is why he loved his work. A member of the Stockton United Methodist Church and lifetime member of VFW Post 8873 of Stockton, Bull was a great neighbor, friend, and community-minded man. He enjoyed golf, K-State football, gardening, woodworking, and welding. He loved designing and creating new projects, with his latest idea being featured in the November 2015 issue of Farm Journal Magazine. He received the top award for his versatile welding vise. Along with visiting their daughters and their families, Bull and Wilma enjoyed traveling and spending time with friends. One of his highlights this year was going on the Honor Flight to Washington DC. Bull never met a stranger and could strike up a conversation with anyone. He enjoyed meeting people and making lifelong friendships. Bull always took time to visit, and was never without a good joke. His natural wit and sense of humor will be greatly missed. Bull is survived by his wife, Wilma Turnbull of the home in Stockton; daughters Cindy Hageman and husband John of The Woodlands, TX, Cheryl Dunning and husband Steve of Leawood, Jan Hageman and husband Blaine of McPherson, and Jill Turnbull Gallegos and husband Plu of Overland Park; sister Bonnie Denson and husband Joe of Emporia; grandchildren Lindsey and Matthew Whitlock, Kristen Hageman, Sarah Hageman, Caroline and David Clemmensen, Anne and Robert Pitts, Hunter Dunning, Barton Hageman II, Grace Hageman, Hadley Hageman, Hannah Hageman, Jacob Gallegos, and Jonathan Gallegos; and great-granddaughter Everyn Hageman-Whitlock. He was preceded in death by his parents. It has been said, “The most important thing a father can do for his children is love their mother.” Bull was a living example of this truth every day of his life. He lived life to the fullest. His life, his love, and his legacy will live on forever in the hearts and lives of those who loved him. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 21, 2015 at the United Methodist Church in Stockton, with burial following in the Stockton Cemetery with Military Honors by Stockton V.F.W. Post #8873 and Fort Riley Honor Guard. Visitation will be Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with family receiving friends from 4:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Reception: United Methodist Church-Stockton