Hi all..My name is Michael Turner and my father was Gerry Turner...looking through your website ive seen pictures on here from his racing days and I just wanted to report that My dad passed away yesterday friday 5th febuary..2010..He went peacefuly in his sleep.Some of you may remember him for the Pike BSA and his most commonly raced Rudge's. The one pic on here depicts him sitting on his bike (Goldstar) in front of John Surtess van and the number 112 on his bike.
Anyway I just thought I would pay my respects to my dad by writing this post.

R.I.P.
Dad

Michael x

Hello Mike , and welcome to the forum , very sad to hear of your fathers passing , and my thoughts , and I would think , all the forum are with you and your family at this time . I do remember your father and that is a great pic for you to post as a lasting epitaph to a great rider . RIP Gerry

Michael, Condolences to you and your family and thank you for taking the time to pass on this sad news.

Very sorry to hear that Michael.

RIP to your Dad , never easy this , but keep the good memories.
Alan

The Pike Goldie as restored by TNFer, Ton.

Michael, nice pic of you dad on the Island.

Condolences to you and your family Michael. Most of us on here know how hard it is losing ones father. RIP.

I wish I had been old enough to enjoy watching the riders back then Michael, very brave and did it for the love of the sport. My condolences. RIP.


David

Condolences to you and your family Michael

RIP Gerry

Hi everyone...I wish to thank everyone for their kind responses to the passing of my dad...I would like to share with you a picture of Dad's coffin..I know it sounds odd but i think you Rudge enthusiasts will appreciate what we had done for dad, His funeral was very quiet and descreet with all close family members present.
please dont be offended but I think its worth sharing this pic with you all

What a great idea, Michael. Is it an Ulster?

What an excellent coffin. When our daughter died five years ago she had a cardboard coffin and wicker coffins are becoming popular too. Your Dad would have appreciated that.

Hi Russel..Im not sure which one this is...but knowing Dad it probably is. Thanks for the comment.
Mike