JOHN DONALD DAVID (JACK) MURRAY

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JOHN DONALD DAVID (JACK) MURRAY Peacefully on Thursday, November 18th, 1999, Jack Murray passed away at the Morris General Hospital with his family by his side. Jack was well known for his resolute faith, great sense of humour and compassion for others. He had a gift for offering advice when asked and acting as a soundboard when needed. Jack was born on September 1, 1932 in Indian Head, Saskatchewan. At the age of five he and his family moved to Morris, Manitoba where his father, Harry, founded Murrays General Store. With the illness of his father, Jack left his studies at St. Pauls College to take over the family business. Jack was very involved with the life and growth of the town of Morris. He served as a member of the Morris Development Corporation, the Hospital Board, and was elected Mayor from 1971 to 1986. He was currently fulfilling his second term on town council and was active with Lutheran Church of the Cross, Morris Area Senior Services, Morris Manor Board, Valley Regional Library and the Morris Ambulance Board. He was also a Board member of Manitoba Lotteries Corporation. Jack is survived by his wife Ruth; children, Jackie (Kyle) and David (Alicia), granddaughter Tess and sister Jean and Bob Major as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Mary and his parents Eileen and Harry. The family would like to extend special thanks for the wonderful care and compassion of the staff at the Morris General Hospital. A memorial service will be held on Monday, November 22 at 2:00 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Cross in Morris. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Lutheran Church of the Cross, Valley Regional Library, or any other charity.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 21, 1999