Turman, Dr. James Calvin, Ph.D. Age 74 of Edina, MN, died peacefully with his wife holding his hand on April 7, 2021. Devoted husband to Susan, wife of 32 years, brother to Bill Turman of California, father to Adam (Sara) Turman, Karen Turman, Betsy (Jay) Stockwell, and Joe (Josette) Jollief, uncle to William (Jennifer) Turman, Grandfather "Buzz" to Ada and Mae Turman, Gavyn and Claire Jollief, George, Marian and Jake Stockwell, and Frankie (Bryant) Abbot. Dr. Turman was born March 14, 1947 to Evelyn and Calvin Turman in Hanford, CA. He spent his teen years in Orinda, CA and graduated from Miramonte High School. A man who highly valued education, he earned his BS at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo in 1970, his MA at the University of California Berkeley in 1974, and his Doctorate in Kinesiology at the University of Minnesota in 2000. He served as Assistant Vice Provost for Student Affairs and Director of Recreation Sports at the University of Minnesota for over 30 years. In his youth, Jim loved spending time at Lake Tahoe. He was very athletic, wrestling in high school and earning national titles in handball as an adult. Later in life, he enjoyed golf, Westerns, his devoted lapdog Louis L'Amour, time at the family cabin, trips to CA, and watching the sunset from his boat on Mille Lacs Lake. He was a proud "Grandpa Buzz" teaching his kids and grandkids how to fish. Celebration of his life will be held at a later date. In his honor, please raise a toast to your family and loved ones!

Published on April 18, 2021