TURBARGE, Frank Lewis

The Payson Roundup, Payson, Arizona, Friday, April 24, 2015 Frank Lewis Turbarge U.S. Veteran February 1, 1939 - April 21, 2015 Frank Lewis Turbarge peacefully passed away at his home in Payson on April 21, 2015 at the age of 76. Frank was born in Torrington, Conn. on Feb. 1, 1939. He was the son of the late Frank and Ellen (Brewer) Turbarge. He was the husband of Rosalind (Roz) Turbarge. Frank was an Air Force veteran and was awarded the Soldier’s Medal for heroism for rescuing a pilot from a burning aircraft. He also was in the Connecticut and Arizona National Guard. He was a life member of the Payson Elks and the Connecticut Masonic AM & FM Lodge. In addition to his wife, Rosalind, he is survived by four children, Donna Maritano, Payson, Robert Maritano, Phoenix, Lori Wiechmann (John) of Payson and Mark Maritano, Texas; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother, Raymond Turbarge (Diane), Florida; two sisters, June Hinds, Washington, and Beverly Simmons, Connecticut. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Joan Wald; and brother, Robert Turbarge. He will be truly missed by his family and friends. Graveside services will be held at Mountain Meadows Memorial Park, West Round Valley Road, Payson at 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 28, 2015.