Obituary of Edna MacKenzie Murray

We are sad to announce the passing of Edna MacKenzie Murray, our well-loved wife, mother, grandma, sister and friend, who passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2009, at the age of 79 years, after a courageous battle with cancer. Edna was born on February 8, 1930 in Calgary, where she was raised and educated. She was dedicated to her career at Sears, retiring in 1985 from her position as a Senior Department Manager. Edna fostered a love for golf, bridge, family gatherings and many Maui sunsets. Edna’s spirited and feisty nature will be greatly missed by her beloved husband, Bevan Murray; three daughters, Kerri (Don) Fipke, Barb (Dwayne) Sluggett of Red Deer, and Sandy (Rob) Pedlar; and son David (Jean) Murray. She is also survived by three brothers, Malcolm of Kamloops, Kirk (Carole) of England and Durban (Laurelle) Morrow of Ottawa; as well as brother-in-law Ron (Pam) Murray of Toronto and daughter-in-law Dallas King of Medicine Hat. Edna was the proud grandmother of sixteen grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; dearest friend Ruthie Dodson; and Bevan’s daughter Debbie Murray (Harvey Komhyr). Edna was predeceased by her son Rod King and sister Barbara Holfeld. A celebration of Edna’s life will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Park Memorial Chapel (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.) on Saturday, April 4, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. Forward condolences through . If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to Calgary Health Trust – Palliative and Hospice Care, Suite 800, 11012 MacLeod Trail S.E., Calgary, AB T2J 6A5, Telephone: (403)943-0615, . In living memory of Edna Murray, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES Park Memorial Chapel, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W. Telephone: (403) 243-8200.