Obituary of James Roger Murrie

January 20, 1946 – Lethbridge, Alberta

July 9, 2024 – Calgary, Alberta

James “Jim” Roger Murrie, Dad, and beloved husband of Lauran Murrie (nee Stiles), of Calgary, AB, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at the age of 78 years.

There is a lot one can say about Jim. A man up for a challenge and a good, deep talk, no matter the subject. Quick for a laugh, a bad joke, or a daily update. Jim was never one to shy away from checking in on family and friends, phoning at odd hours, or simply checking in, be it daily, weekly, or monthly. His were the old ways of keeping in contact – through voice, and genuine interest. Friends, the chosen family of Jim, have always been just as important as kin. He treated everyone equally, given the chance to make a friend, he would. We will all miss him dearly. A good laugh, a good heart, a good man. We love you.

Jim is survived by his wife, Lauran Murrie, four children, Garnet, Trish, Andy, and Josh; and his siblings, Heather, Cindy, Shauna, and David.

Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed with Jim’s family here.

In living memory of James “Jim” Murrie, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Fish Creek, 14441 Bannister Road SE, Calgary, Ab t2x 3j3, Telephone: 403-256-9575.