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Turner,, Fred was born on January 13, 1920 in Paris Crossing, Indiana, United States. Son of Fred and Laura Evangeline (Click) Turner.
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Fred Turner
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Fred Turner,, American soil scientist, consultant. Certified professional in agronomy, crops and soils American Registry of Certified Professionals. Recipient Appreciation award University Arizona Alumni Association, 1966, Public Service award National Weather Service, Washington, 1976, Silver Beaver award Boy Scouts American, Phoenix, 1976.
Education
Bachelor of Science, University Arizona, 1948. Master of Science, Washington State University, 1951. Doctor of Philosophy, Michigan State University, 1958.
Career
Soil scientist United States Department of Agriculture, Mandan, North Dakota, 1953—1954. From assistant professor soil science to emeritus University Arizona, Tucson, 1957—1983, emeritus soil scientist, since 1983. Advisory United States Agency for International Development and University Arizona, Fortaleza, Brazil, 1966-1968.
Specialist United States Agency for International Development World Bank, Yemen, Arab Republican, 1979, 81. Head agricultural department Sutanate of Oman, 1983-1985. Professor, head department soils and water Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman, 1988-1994.
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The separation of church and state has guaranteed the diversity of religious expressions and the freedom to worship God according to each person’s conscience. However, separation of church and state permit interaction.
Views
It is important to experience God's grace working in the lives of people. Wisdom and maturity are gained from life experience, especially during the prayer and sharing stories with other Christians.
Membership
President Copper Council Boy Scouts American, Safford, Arizona, 1976-1978, Rotary Club, Safford, 1978. Chairman American Red Cross, Safford, 1968-1980. Colonel United States Air Force, 1940-1946 (Asiatic-Pacific), 51-54, Korea.
Member International Society Soil Science, American Society Agonomy, Soil Science American, Sigma Xi.
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Married Marilyn Carr Cantelou, July 24, 1942 (deceased 1975). 1 child, Fred Lynwood. Married Lillian Irene Clark, December 31, 1975 (deceased 1996).
Married Gloria E. Lopez, February 10, 1998. 1 child, Venny Jean.
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Republican
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Recipient Appreciation award University Arizona Alumni Association, 1966, Public Service award National Weather Service, Washington, 1976, Silver Beaver award Boy Scouts American, Phoenix, 1976.Recipient Appreciation award University Arizona Alumni Association, 1966, Public Service award National Weather Service, Washington, 1976, Silver Beaver award Boy Scouts American, Phoenix, 1976.