William Murray

William Guy Murray passed away Thursday, May 12, 2011 of causes incidental to age, in Bountiful, UT at the age of 89. He was born July 25, 1921 in Rexburg, ID to Mabel and D.P. Murray. He was the second of four sons. He was a life-long salesman and loved people. Guy grew up in Logan, UT. He graduated from Utah State University in 1943, a True Blue Aggie his entire life. After graduation, he entered active duty as an officer in the Army as part of a Combat Engineer Battalion serving in both the European and Pacific Theaters. Guy served as Branch President in West Frankfort, IL for many years, building the first LDS chapel in Southern Illinois during his tenure. In 1996, he and his wife Marjorie served a mission to Des Moines, Iowa. They later served a service mission on Temple Square and also served a Locator service mission. He was a dedicated Home Teacher who touched (and changed) the lives of those he visited. He loved the Lord and was a true example of enduring to the end. The greatest love of his life was his wife, Marjorie. He also loved his children, his grandchildren, his great grandchildren, Utah State University, and the Lord. He was a man of service. He served is family and his friends and neighbors at every opportunity. Later in life he was an avid gardener, sharing his tomatoes with all the neighbors. Guy is survived by: his wife Marjorie; five children, Bill (Billie) Murray, Kathy (Rick) Lifferth, Jeri (Fred) Mabey, Scott (Marta) Murray, Kristin (Mark) Hadley; his brother Bob (Beverlee) Murray; twenty seven grandchildren; and thirty-eight (and counting) great grand children. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 20th at 10:30 am at the Orchard 13th Ward LDS chapel at 261 E Center St, North Salt Lake, UT 84054. A viewing will be held Thursday evening from 6:00 -8:00 at Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main, Bountiful, UT 84010 and Friday morning 9:30-10:15 at the church prior to the funeral service. Interment at 3:00 p.m. at the Logan Cemetery with Military Honors.