John David Murray
(1940 - 2010)

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General Details

Name:	John David Murray
Nick Name:	Smurf
Gender:	Male
Age:	69 years old
Lived:	Thursday, 19 December 1940 - Friday, 12 February 2010

My Story

This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one John David Murray who was born in Elma, Iowa on December 19, 1940 and passed away on February 12, 2010 at the age of 69. We will remember him forever.

John David Murray was married to Jill Elaine (Zirbel) Murray on August 25, 1973. He worked for Rockwell Automation for 25 years as a quality engineer.. He has 6 children, ranging in age from 49 to 24 years.

He enjoyed cooking, spending time with his family and friends around Burnsville and around Fish Trap Lake (Up North). He enjoyed fishing, mushroom hunting, sudoku puzzles, was a bit of a computer email maniac, and could draw well. He loved his 'girls' - two Great Danes, Mimi (10 years) and Bella (1 year).

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From: johndeep

From: murraycolleene

Copying from Star Tribune Obituary Guest Book: February 14, 2010 God creates many things and once in awhile He w...

From: murraycolleene

Copying from Star Tribune Obituary Guest Book: February 14, 2010 John ws a one of a kind guy. I worked with him ...

From: murraycolleene

Copying from Star Tribune Obituary Guest Book: February 15, 2010 Jill, Colleen & your extended family: I am so v...

From: murraycolleene

Copying from Star Tribune Obituary Guest Book: February 15, 2010 Jill, I am very sorry for you and your family. ...

From: murraycolleene

Copying from Star Tribune Obituary Guest Book: February 15, 2010 Jill and family, I am so sorry to hear of the l...

From: murraycolleene

Copying from Star Tribune Obituary Guest Book: February 15, 2010 Dear Jill and family, Joni and I extend our ...

From: murraycolleene

Copying from Star Tribune Obituary Guest Book: February 15, 2010 Jill, Colleen, and family, my deepest sympathy ...

From: murraycolleene

Copying from Star Tribune Obituary Guest Book: February 16, 2010 Dear Jill, Colleen and family, I am so sorry t...

From: murraycolleene

Copying from Star Tribune Obituary Guest Book: February 16, 2010 Jill, we were very saddened to learn of Dave’s ...

From: murraycolleene

Copying from Star Tribune Obituary Guest Book: February 16, 2010 Jill - how quickly time passes but memories of ...

From: murraycolleene

Copying from Star Tribune Obituary Guest Book: February 17, 2010 I knew Smurf for quite some time. I met him up ...

Biography

Fathers Name:	John Joseph Murray
Mothers Name:	Mary Loretta Joerger
Spouse's Name:	Jill Elaine Murray
Children's Names:	Dawn Haacke; Donata Williams; David Murray; Dean Murray; Danette Rogers; Colleen Murray
Siblings Names:	Ray Murray; Francis Murray; Kay Pulatie; Mike Murray; Mary Jean Horvath; Mark Murray
Country of Birth:	USA
Country of Residence:	USA
City of Residence:	Burnsville
Occupation:	Engineering
Marital Status:	Married

Interests

Passing

Place of Passing:	Burnsville, MN
Date of Passing:	12 February 2010
Type of Funeral:	Ascension Lutheran Church
Place of Burial:	Acacia Park
Funeral Date:	17 February 2010