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Ed Murray Obituary


ED MURRAY
March 6, 1924 ~ February 18, 2017

Ed Murray, 92, of Vancouver, WA, passed away Feb. 18, 2017. He was born and raised in Ridgefield, WA.
After graduation, Ed joined the Army and served in China, Burma and India.
He married his high school sweetheart, Helen Tetz after WWII and moved to Vancouver, where they had two children, Linda and Craig. Upon Helen's death, Ed met and married Janet Edwards.
He was a machinist for Washington State Highway Department where he retired after 30 years of service. Ed was active as a volunteer fireman for Hazel Dell Volunteer Dept. of the Clark County Fire District 6.
Ed is survived by his wife of 32 years, Janet Murray; daughter, Linda Smith; son, Craig Murray; step-son, Blake Edwards; step-daughter, Karla Edwards; 8 grandchildren, Kristin Owens, Gary Heck, Sean and Kevin Murray, Chante, Michael, Samantha and Amanda Edwards; and 5 great-grandchildren, Aston and Greyson Owens, Shalyn Kaster, Trinity Heck and Robert Heck.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Edith Murray; brother, James "Bud" Murray; and sister, Helen Livingston.
Special thanks to Kaiser Permanente, Kaiser Hospice and Comfort Keepers for taking such good care of Ed.
A memorial service will be held Sat., Feb. 25, 2017, 12:30 p.m., at Evergreen Memorial Gardens Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Hazel Dell Volunteer Dept. of the Clark County Fire District 6, www.ccfd6.org.
Please sign his guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on Feb. 22, 2017.
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So sorry to hear of your loss. Remember Mr. Murray as a friendly neighbor and will always remember the vacation trip to Bend with Linda. Special thoughts.

Judi Cammack-Brower

February 28, 2017

I first met Ed at Fire Dist. 6 during a Monday night drill, October 1959 as my first meeting and drill.
I well always remember Ed as a great friend.
My deepest sympathies to Janet and the Family for your loss.

Gary Laster

February 25, 2017

Dear family and friends of Ed, allow memories of your dear loved one to warm your hearts, 2nd Thessalonians 3:16 "Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace constantly in every way. May the Lord be with all of you." As you return to life's daily routine, may you continue to receive comfort and support from loved ones.

Hines

February 25, 2017

Ed is my cousin. I always enjoyed his company. A very genuine and pleasant man.

Tim Peterson

February 25, 2017

My deepest sympathies for your loss, May the God of all comfort bring your family peace at this time of deep sorrow.

February 22, 2017

I worked with Ed at the dot for 5 years he was a real nice person and like to help people god bless

Dave hamm

February 22, 2017

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