MURRAY: Gordon Kenneth Murray passed away suddenly on December 19, 1999 at the Brandon

Regional Health Centre at the age of 65. He was born on July 20, 1934. Gordon was raised in the farming

community of Newdale, the eldest of two children born to Bill and Bessie Murray. Gordon farmed with his

father from an early age. He drove the school van with horses, then by car. His love of horses continued

over the years raising registered Sorrel Percherons. Gordon married Marjorie Wilson in 1959 and together

they had two children. He worked in the North to supplement the farm income; in the mining industry, as

well as locally driving truck, welding fabrication for Agri-Steel of Minnedosa, and mechanic for S.H. Dayton

Newdale. Gordon also was employed as crusher forman for Bradley's Sand & Gravel in Brandon and

worked at the cement plants at Minnedosa and Foxwarren. The last five years prior to retirement he spent

managing the sewage lagoon reclaimation project for the city of Edmonton. He was an avid reader and

enjoyed socializing at fiddling contests, fairs and exhibitions. Gordon is survived by his wife, Marjorie; son,

Cameron of Yellowknife; daughter, Wendy (Terry) Robins of Rivers; two grandchildren Derek and Dana

Robins; his mother, Bessie Murray; and his brother, Clayton Murray. Funeral Service was held at

Memories Chapel on December 23, 1999 with Rev. Barb Jardine officiating. Donations in memory of

Gordon may be made to a charity of choice. Arrangements were with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning

Centre, 727-0330. Memorials
Charity of Choice