Brian Paul Turnbull
February 23, 1978
to
January 26, 2016
Brian was born to Terry Turnbull on February 23, 1978. He lived in Queen Creek, AZ as a child, then moved to Gilbert, AZ. Brian attended grade school at Burk Elementary in Gilbert, then attended Gilbert High School in Gilbert. Brian made many friends growing up and continued to keep in touch with them.
Brian chose to be in the food industry and has worked at several popular restaurants in the Mesa area. He loved to be around people and loved his job.
Brian had the honor of becoming a father to three beautiful children: Asia, Mason and London. His children were his life and he was their life. Brian would light up when he was with them, or talking about them. Brian enjoyed watching movies with his children; he would cover the living room floor with lots of comforters and pillows and make popcorn. He made his children feel good and they were always laughing together.
Brian had a love for music, movies and Dragon Ball Z. He loved cars, especially Hondas, and loved to roller blade. Brian loved to collect knives, hats and tools.
Six years ago Brian got brain cancer. He always kept a positive outlook and his motto was” Keep on Keepin’ on”. Brian fought his battle with much courage, and his strength came from those he loved the most: his children, his mom, and all of his family. He loved to see people happy; even though Brian was in pain, he would make sure to tell a joke or two. His wit and banter will long live on in our hearts.
Brian is survived by his three children, Asia, Mason and London; his mother, Terry Turnbull Jericho; his father, Robert Jericho; his sister, Mandy Jericho; as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Brian, we love you to the moon and back.
As I recall many of our texts and conversations over the last year, Brian only showed very positive responses to what he was going through. I never, ever heard him complain. Yet, we all knew he was going through a very difficult time, physically and emotionally. He maintained a very positive attitude and had such hope that he would fight and win this battle. He never gave up and was very brave.
Brian lit up when speaking of his children. I never knew a more dedicated father.
Brian was very special and I will miss him very much. But will live through his memories, until I see him again one day. 🙂
Love you, Brian!
Aunt Darlene
My Brian, my first born you will always be in my heart and soul. I miss you so much and am so thankful we had a chance to get close over the last several years. You are my “HERO”! You conquered this battle with much courage, strength, faith and hope. During your fight you kept up a positive attitude and lifted everyone’s spirits in which you came in contact with. Brian, you have left a legacy of three beautiful children who will carry on in you. They were very blessed to have you as their father and you were very blessed to have them as your children. Your memories will live on in all of us and you will always be loved by many people. I Love You to the Moon and Back!!!! Stars and Sun and all the planets forever and ever <3
I will Always Love you, Mom
Thank you Darlene. I love you and thank you for being here.
He always had us laughing. His children were his world….he loved tacos and ICP…our last visits were filled with laughter…he never complained even though he was going through so much. I love you cousin….
We didn’t know Brian well but, what we did know of him was that he was a great guy, and loved his family.
Had to take note of the death date January 29th, and we lost our baby girl on September 29th, I know they are connected.
With much love
Darrell and Linda Hanks
Brian’s passing is such a great loss to many people, He was always laughing and cracking jokes despite the fight he was going threw. every time his kids walked into the room his face lit up. he loved his children so much. He loved all his family and but his mom was so amazing with him and he loved her so much and he was her pride and joy. He will be greatly missed by all of us… we love you Brian Paul Turnbull…
Until we meet again.
Love Uncle Kenny
Terry, I can’t even imagine what you are going through with the loss of a child. Brian was born the same year as our son Garrett. Terry, you are a tremendous inspiration to all. Patty and I will be praying for you and your family during this difficult time. God tells us “until we meet again”. “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man The things which God has prepared for those who love Him.”
He loved you too Norma and was always so happy to have those tacos……Thank you
Linda and Darrell, Brian was connected to your Renae they both fought a battle so strong and never gave up. Brian actually passed on Jan 26th, but this was published Jan 29th. Our hearts are entwined forever.
Hope you can make it to Brian’s Celebration of Life.
Thank you
Thank you Kenny. You were my backbone and the rest of the family during this emotional ordeal. Brian looked up to you and always enjoyed talking to you. Thank you so much for being by my side. I love you.
Thank you Gary and Patty for your prayers and your kind words. My heart breaks for my Brian but you are right I will see him when we meet again. Again, thank you. Terry
Daddy, I love you so much. I love the time that we have shared together. I love it when we take our walks together. I would always talk about my day with you and we would laugh. I love the jokes that you tell me, I always laughed. I love the memories we have shared together. I just wish we could make many more. I love you to the moon and back!!
Love, Asia
I love you daddy to the moon and back. You always made me laugh when you tell your jokes. We would always make a bed on the floor and make popcorn and watch a movie. I love you daddy!
Love, London
I love you so much dad,I remember all of the good times we had together, we used to have boys night out, and we had so much fun, and the girls would do something. I loved every single moment we had together. Also at night time we would go make a bed on the floor with sheets, and comforters, and make popcorn. Also I remember we used to watch Fast and Furious together. Love you daddy
Love you to the moon and back dad, love Mason
You are so brave Asia. Your daddy loved you so much and he will always be in your heart.
Love, Grandma
London, your daddy loved you to the moon and back. Keep those precious memories.
Love, Grandma
Mason, hold on to all the memories you and your daddy shared. He loved you so much and wanted nothing more than to watch his children grow and be happy.
Love, Grandma
This life is but one step in a much greater journey…
Brian has begun his journey into Peace, Love and Laughter.
Keep on Keepin on Brian.
Love ya,
Michelle.
Thank you Michelle. Brian is now our special Angel watching over all of us.
Love You Michelle
Hi Brian,
I just wanted to say I miss you so much and you are constantly on my mind. The kids are doing good and they talk about you all the time. Brian, you are our special guardian Angel watching over us now. Keep us safely tucked under your wing. I love you to the moon and back….stars and sun.
Love, Mom
Hi Brian,
It has been eight months since you went to Heaven. I miss you every single day. You are constantly on my mind and will always be in my heart “For Centuries”.The kids are doing well. I took Asia and Mason with me to CA for a few days. It was a nice change for both of them. Also, Mason got to go with a friend to Hawaii for a week. London is getting so big and so smart. She wanted to go visit the house we lived in after you were born, so I took her yesterday.Asia is getting ready to go to her first Homecoming Dance in a few weeks, so we went shopping together to look for a dress. Oh, I took Asia to see her favorite band a few weeks ago, but you already knew that because you were right there with us. We all miss you so much. You will be in our hearts forever. Please watch over us my guardian Angel. Until we meet again. Love you to the moon and back….stars and sun! Love, Mom
Hi Brian, it’s been a few months since I last posted. Just wanted to tell you we are doing fine. The kids are getting so big and are great kids. You would be proud. Asia is as beautiful as always, Mason is almost as tall as me and so smart and London has grown several inches. They all are doing well in school. I took the kids out for your birthday and we sent balloons off to you. You would have been 39 years old. I am doing well still working…. I miss you so much and want you to know you will forever be in my heart. You are always on my mind and I love you to the moon and back…stars and sun.
Love you forever Bri love Mom
Hi Bri,
I miss you so much. The kids and I sent balloons to you today which marks three years when you left us. We even went for your favorite Mexican food. We talk about you all the time and you will forever be in our hearts. I love you to the moon and back. I love you forever and always. Mom
Hi Brian,
It’s been a while since I have written on here. I talk to you everyday and I miss you so much. Asia is now 18, Mason is 16 and both have jobs now. London is 10 and in the 5th grade. She is so smart and is in the Gifted and Talented Program. I have Guardianship of the kids and am now raising them. But, I know you already knew that. For that reason I believe is why you had to go so soon. Your memory will forever stay alive in our hearts and soul. You are our beautiful Angel watching over all of us. I love you to the moon and back…. Always and Forever. Until we meet again my son. All My Love, Mom ❤️?
Hi Terry, I came across this tonight in search of Bob’s name. I still ache for your loss of Brian. But so happy you continue to send messages to him. We know he’s in heaven knowing every word your saying. And if he could write back, he would tell you how thankful he was to have a Mom like you that has been so dedicated to him, and for raising his children, and for always thinking of him. He would definitely tell you that he loved you too, to the moon and back, and forever until you meet again. You have endured now three deaths of those so close: Brian, Wilma, our sister, and now your beloved Bob. I pray that your pain is short lived, and rather that your heart is filled with precious memories. I love you, my dear sister. You are very special.
As I recall many of our texts and conversations over the last year, Brian only showed very positive responses to what he was going through. I never, ever heard him complain. Yet, we all knew he was going through a very difficult time, physically and emotionally. He maintained a very positive attitude and had such hope that he would fight and win this battle. He never gave up and was very brave.
Brian lit up when speaking of his children. I never knew a more dedicated father.
Brian was very special and I will miss him very much. But will live through his memories, until I see him again one day. 🙂
Love you, Brian!
Aunt Darlene
My Brian, my first born you will always be in my heart and soul. I miss you so much and am so thankful we had a chance to get close over the last several years. You are my “HERO”! You conquered this battle with much courage, strength, faith and hope. During your fight you kept up a positive attitude and lifted everyone’s spirits in which you came in contact with. Brian, you have left a legacy of three beautiful children who will carry on in you. They were very blessed to have you as their father and you were very blessed to have them as your children. Your memories will live on in all of us and you will always be loved by many people. I Love You to the Moon and Back!!!! Stars and Sun and all the planets forever and ever <3
I will Always Love you, Mom
Thank you Darlene. I love you and thank you for being here.
He always had us laughing. His children were his world….he loved tacos and ICP…our last visits were filled with laughter…he never complained even though he was going through so much. I love you cousin….
We didn’t know Brian well but, what we did know of him was that he was a great guy, and loved his family.
Had to take note of the death date January 29th, and we lost our baby girl on September 29th, I know they are connected.
With much love
Darrell and Linda Hanks
Brian’s passing is such a great loss to many people, He was always laughing and cracking jokes despite the fight he was going threw. every time his kids walked into the room his face lit up. he loved his children so much. He loved all his family and but his mom was so amazing with him and he loved her so much and he was her pride and joy. He will be greatly missed by all of us… we love you Brian Paul Turnbull…
Until we meet again.
Love Uncle Kenny
Terry, I can’t even imagine what you are going through with the loss of a child. Brian was born the same year as our son Garrett. Terry, you are a tremendous inspiration to all. Patty and I will be praying for you and your family during this difficult time. God tells us “until we meet again”. “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man The things which God has prepared for those who love Him.”
He loved you too Norma and was always so happy to have those tacos……Thank you
Linda and Darrell, Brian was connected to your Renae they both fought a battle so strong and never gave up. Brian actually passed on Jan 26th, but this was published Jan 29th. Our hearts are entwined forever.
Hope you can make it to Brian’s Celebration of Life.
Thank you
Thank you Kenny. You were my backbone and the rest of the family during this emotional ordeal. Brian looked up to you and always enjoyed talking to you. Thank you so much for being by my side. I love you.
Thank you Gary and Patty for your prayers and your kind words. My heart breaks for my Brian but you are right I will see him when we meet again. Again, thank you. Terry
Daddy, I love you so much. I love the time that we have shared together. I love it when we take our walks together. I would always talk about my day with you and we would laugh. I love the jokes that you tell me, I always laughed. I love the memories we have shared together. I just wish we could make many more. I love you to the moon and back!!
Love, Asia
I love you daddy to the moon and back. You always made me laugh when you tell your jokes. We would always make a bed on the floor and make popcorn and watch a movie. I love you daddy!
Love, London
I love you so much dad,I remember all of the good times we had together, we used to have boys night out, and we had so much fun, and the girls would do something. I loved every single moment we had together. Also at night time we would go make a bed on the floor with sheets, and comforters, and make popcorn. Also I remember we used to watch Fast and Furious together. Love you daddy
Love you to the moon and back dad, love Mason
You are so brave Asia. Your daddy loved you so much and he will always be in your heart.
Love, Grandma
London, your daddy loved you to the moon and back. Keep those precious memories.
Love, Grandma
Mason, hold on to all the memories you and your daddy shared. He loved you so much and wanted nothing more than to watch his children grow and be happy.
Love, Grandma
This life is but one step in a much greater journey…
Brian has begun his journey into Peace, Love and Laughter.
Keep on Keepin on Brian.
Love ya,
Michelle.
Thank you Michelle. Brian is now our special Angel watching over all of us.
Love You Michelle
Hi Brian,
I just wanted to say I miss you so much and you are constantly on my mind. The kids are doing good and they talk about you all the time. Brian, you are our special guardian Angel watching over us now. Keep us safely tucked under your wing. I love you to the moon and back….stars and sun.
Love, Mom
Hi Brian,
It has been eight months since you went to Heaven. I miss you every single day. You are constantly on my mind and will always be in my heart “For Centuries”.The kids are doing well. I took Asia and Mason with me to CA for a few days. It was a nice change for both of them. Also, Mason got to go with a friend to Hawaii for a week. London is getting so big and so smart. She wanted to go visit the house we lived in after you were born, so I took her yesterday.Asia is getting ready to go to her first Homecoming Dance in a few weeks, so we went shopping together to look for a dress. Oh, I took Asia to see her favorite band a few weeks ago, but you already knew that because you were right there with us. We all miss you so much. You will be in our hearts forever. Please watch over us my guardian Angel. Until we meet again. Love you to the moon and back….stars and sun! Love, Mom
Hi Brian, it’s been a few months since I last posted. Just wanted to tell you we are doing fine. The kids are getting so big and are great kids. You would be proud. Asia is as beautiful as always, Mason is almost as tall as me and so smart and London has grown several inches. They all are doing well in school. I took the kids out for your birthday and we sent balloons off to you. You would have been 39 years old. I am doing well still working…. I miss you so much and want you to know you will forever be in my heart. You are always on my mind and I love you to the moon and back…stars and sun.
Love you forever Bri love Mom
Hi Bri,
I miss you so much. The kids and I sent balloons to you today which marks three years when you left us. We even went for your favorite Mexican food. We talk about you all the time and you will forever be in our hearts. I love you to the moon and back. I love you forever and always. Mom
Hi Brian,
It’s been a while since I have written on here. I talk to you everyday and I miss you so much. Asia is now 18, Mason is 16 and both have jobs now. London is 10 and in the 5th grade. She is so smart and is in the Gifted and Talented Program. I have Guardianship of the kids and am now raising them. But, I know you already knew that. For that reason I believe is why you had to go so soon. Your memory will forever stay alive in our hearts and soul. You are our beautiful Angel watching over all of us. I love you to the moon and back…. Always and Forever. Until we meet again my son. All My Love, Mom ❤️?
Hi Terry, I came across this tonight in search of Bob’s name. I still ache for your loss of Brian. But so happy you continue to send messages to him. We know he’s in heaven knowing every word your saying. And if he could write back, he would tell you how thankful he was to have a Mom like you that has been so dedicated to him, and for raising his children, and for always thinking of him. He would definitely tell you that he loved you too, to the moon and back, and forever until you meet again. You have endured now three deaths of those so close: Brian, Wilma, our sister, and now your beloved Bob. I pray that your pain is short lived, and rather that your heart is filled with precious memories. I love you, my dear sister. You are very special.