MURRAY – George William (G.W.) Murray, a longtime southern Alberta rancher died suddenly and peacefully on Sunday, June 25, 2006, at Foothills Hospital in Calgary, at the age of 86 years, surrounded by many members of his family. G.W. is survived by his wife Lil, children George (Patti), Susan (Ian), Pat and Bryon (Nola), 13 grandchildren and one great grandchild. He is also survived by his brother Mack (Anne) and sisters Lois and Maxine (Don) and numerous nieces and nephews. G.W. was born on January 17, 1920 in Medicine Hat. He was the eldest son of pioneer ranchers, George and Jessie Murray of the Medicine Hat Ranch. For those whose lives he has touched he will always be remembered. The funeral service will be held in Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road SE, Medicine Hat) on Thursday, June 29, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. David Paterson officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. In memory of G.W., donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta Rm 124 Professional Building 430 6th Avenue SE, Medicine Hat T1A 2S8 or to the Brooks Health Centre, Box 158, Brooks, AB. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: G.W, Murray. Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 2V6. Please call 1-866-526-2214 for further information.
