Obituaries

Roy Eugene Murray, Jr., 88

Roy Eugene Murray, Jr., age 88, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2008 at the Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell, Montana. He was born on October 23, 1920 in Butte, Montana the son of Roy Eugene and Thelma (Stewart) Murray.

Roy graduated from Boys Central High School in Butte. He graduated from Notre Dame University, class of 1942. He served as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific during World War II. He received his J.D. from Harvard University in 1950. He was a member of the Montana and California State Bar Associations. Roy was a life member of the Butte Country Club and a lifelong avid golfer.

Roy succeeded his father as owner of Murray Motor Company in Butte. He served as an assistant U.S. Attorney under the Nixon administration.

Roy was preceded in death by his wife Patricia Halloran Murray and his daughter Kathleen Murray Scholz.

He is survived by his daughter Seanne Murray Klingensmith and husband Harvey R. of Bigfork, MT and Calgary, Alberta; and his son Roy Eugene “Geno” Murray, III and wife Brenda Guthrie Murray of Santa Fe, NM; and his son in law Richard H. Scholz of Warrenton, VA;

“Popeye” is also survived by his grandchildren; Jessie Klingensmith and wife Lindsey and Kathleen Klingensmith of Houston, TX; Rachael Murray of Denver, CO; Roy Eugene “Rory” Murray IV of Socorro, NM and Lauren Murray of Boulder, CO   

There are no services planned at this time for Roy. The family suggests that any memorial contributions be sent to Pope John Paul II Catholic Church, 195 Coverdell Road, Bigfork, MT 59911.

Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for Roy’s family. You are invited to go to www.jgfuneralhome.com.com to offer condolences and sign Roy’s guest book.