MURRAY James
Posted: April 11th, 2013
1938 ~ 2013
James “Jim” B. Murray of Lethbridge, formerly of Warner, beloved husband of Alice Murray, passed away at the St. Michael’s Palliative Care Unit on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at the age of 74 years.
Jim was born on October 9, 1938, in Lethbridge and lived on the farm in Warner. He attended school in Warner, St. Anthony’s, Edmonton, and Olds School of Agriculture. He married Alice Kaupp in 1960 and in 1963 moved back to take over the family farm.
Jim was very community minded, acting on many boards and committees in the community, plus a dedicated member of the Warner Lions Club. He was devoted to the 4-H club and really enjoyed working with the children. Jim was also a very involved member of Our Lady of Loudes parish in Warner.
Jim enjoyed people and visiting. He always had time for his friends and neighbors. He has a story to tell about everyone he knew. He was always very friendly and optimistic. He saw the good in everyone. His greatest love was his wife, children and his grandchildren.
Jim is survived by his wife Alice; 5 children Karen (Derek) of Victoria, BC; Michael (Maureen) of Warner and Michael’s daughter Nyx; Joan of Lethbridge and her children Riley and Delaney; Heather of Fort McMurray; Glen (Susan) of Lethbridge and their children Sam, Melanie and Rachel. He was predeceased by his parents Charles and Doris, son Daniel James, and sister Marion Cradduck.
He will be sadly missed by his family and all who knew him.
Vigil Rites (Prayers) will be held at 7:00 pm, on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 am, Thursday, April 14, 2013 at the St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Milk River, Alberta. Interment will be held in the Warner Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, a donation in Jim’s memory can be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Send condolences at www.mbfunerals.com.
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Lethbridge, AB T1J 4P3
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My sincere condolences Alice to you and your family.
Gerry Hopman
Calgary
My sincere sympathy to you and your family.
Another school friend gone,but will always be remembered as a kind and good person. May comfort and support be with you at this most difficult time Alice.
I was so sorry to hear of Jims passing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time.
I am so very sorry about Jim’s passing Alice however, he is finally at peace and with his son. My sympathy to you and all the family….he was one of the most admirable men I have ever met. Love Linda
Alice, I am so very sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. He was such an admirable man and lots of fun. He is now with “God”, free from pain and with his son!!! Bless you and all the family now and in the days to come. Love Linda