1927
James
2018
James Willard Murray
October 25, 1927 — March 5, 2018
James Willard Murray was born October 25, 1927, in Madison, Minnesota, the son of Ruthvan and Lora (Strei) Murray. Jim grew up and graduated from high school in Bellingham. Jim served his country during World War II in the United States Army. He was a salesman for Gogins Tire & Service Station. On May 22, 1953, Jim was united in marriage with Lois Helen Kunde Murray by Rev. E. Willie at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Bellingham. This union was blessed with more than sixty years of marriage, one child, and two grandchildren. Jim and Lois moved to Benson and he worked at Lorenz and then Haugen and Johnson as Parts Manager. He also worked for Goff Farms. Jim was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church. He enjoyed hockey, fishing, Twins Baseball, and Vikings Football.
Jim was called from this life on Monday, March 5, 2018, at Swift County Benson Health Services. He attained the age of 90 years, 4 months, and 8 days of age. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Teri Murray of Benson; granddaughters, LeAnna Coetzee and Alexandra Baker-Murray; sister, Lorraine Stilt; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois on September 9, 2013; his parents; and siblings: Donald Murray, Inez Flager, Ione Mortenson, Kenneth Murray, Geneva Hayes, Rudy Murray, Mildred Loftus, and Loren Murray.
Blessed be the memory of Jim Murray.
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Past Services
Friday, March 9, 2018
5:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)
Trinity Lutheran Church in Benson
Saturday, March 10, 2018
10:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)
Trinity Lutheran Church in Benson
Saturday, March 10, 2018
Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)
Trinity Lutheran Church in Benson
Saturday, March 10, 2018
Starts at 12:00 pm (Central time)
Benson City Cemetery
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