Andrew Gilbert Turrey

Andrew Turrey passed away peacefully on October 31st, 2025, at the age of 94. Born on July

6th, 1931 in Watts located in Los Angeles, California. Andrew and his family moved to

Hesperia, California in 1988 and Andrew moved to Bullhead City, Arizona in 2012.

Andrew or Andy as he was known by family and friends was known for his sense of humor and

determination to complete what he started, and willingness to help anyone in need. Andy served

in the Army, and was the recipient of a National Defense Service Medal.Andy was a Retired

Journeyman Cement Finisher with more than 30 yrs in the trade. Andy was raised in a Catholic

home but became a Christian after his wife passed away in 2003.

He is survived by his brother Robert J. Turrey, Sister Carolyn J. Byars and brother in law Randall

Byars, son in law Pat Lofton, his children Amber Tromblee and son in law Jim Tromblee their

children Ty and Erin Tromblee, April Tompkins and son in law Lester Tompkins their children

Joshua, Justin, Johanna and Julianna Tompkins, Patrick Lofton and his children Wyatt, Payton

and Adalyn Lofton and Derrick Lofton; his son and daughter in law Ronald G.Turrey and

Katherine Elaine Turrey, their Grandsons Jordan Cook and Titus Turrey, daughter and son in law

Megan and Dane Dettorre their children Creedence Tolle and Reazen Dettorre; his son Craig

A.Turrey, his son Steven C. Turrey and his son Douglas A. Turrey and daughter in law April

Turrey, Douglas’s children Christain,Victoria, Dylan and Andrew Turrey. He is also survived by

4 Great-Great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Andy was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years Virginia Lee Turrey in 2003, his daughter

Linda Pam Lofton in 2019, his parents Andrew G. and Ruth C. Turrey, his brother Arthur

E.Turrey, his sister Rose Marie Bays, his sister Anita C.Turrey, his sister Sharon Lee Smead, his

sister Ruth M. Letcher and brother in law A.L. “Bob”Letcher, his niece Susan Turrey, and his

grandson Jeremy Turrey in 2008.

Andy’s life was characterized by his ability to live life on his own terms. He was a very private

independent person who tried not to be a burden to anyone. Andy still lived alone and drove

himself wherever he needed to go. He believed in God and His mercy, love and forgiveness. His

favorite bible verses were Matthew 18:12-14 NLT

[12] “If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them wanders away, what will he do? Won’t he

leave the ninety-nine others on the hills and go out to search for the one that is lost? [13] And if

he finds it, I tell you the truth, he will rejoice over it more than over the ninety-nine that didn’t

wander away! [14] In the same way, it is not my heavenly Father’s will that even one of these

little ones should perish. and Matthew 18:21-22 NLT

[21] Then Peter came to him and asked, “Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins

against me? Seven times?” [22] “No, not seven times,” Jesus replied, “but seventy times

seven!y.

Andy loved to fish and hunt and enjoyed camping with the family. Andy also loved taking

photographs. Andy was a lifetime member of the VFW, he also supported the Wounded Warriors

Project.

The service for Andy will be held on December 3, 2025 at 1100 am

Sunset Hills Memorial Park

24000 Waalew Rd.

Apple Valley, CA 92307

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wounded Warriors Project