Obituary of Murray Roy

Murray Roy of Camrose passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at the age of 78 years. Murray was born on a farm near Tisdale, Saskatchewan, April 23, 1935. He was the fifth of seven children born to Ernest and Ruby Roy. In 1961 he married Carol Lenzen, and later they were blessed with a daughter Charlene and a son Stephen. Murray began his career managing lumberyards in Saskatchewan. He spent a few years selling building supplies and then life insurance. In 1969 the family moved to Alberta where he worked as a steam engineer in the pulp mill in Hinton, as well as working as a cabinetmaker for a couple of years. It was here that his love for woodworking became his new career. In 1977 Murray and his family moved to Camrose where he fulfilled his dream of owning his own cabinetry business. During this time, he also designed and built his own house. Following that he was the maintenance supervisor for the Camrose School District where he made use of the wide variety of skills he had acquired. In retirement Murray volunteered many hours of his time to the Camrose Railway Museum, Messiah Lutheran Church and anyone who needed help. Murray was predeceased by his brother Gerald (Carole) and his sister Della (Bill) Woolsey. He is survived by his wife Carol, daughter Charlene (Mel) Reimer, son Stephen (Jessica), four grandsons - Dane and Darnell Reimer, Adam and Julian Roy, four brothers Denis (Pearl), Elmer (Marilyn), Neil (Lucille) and Roger (Shirley). The family appreciates the many ways you express comfort and support. A funeral service was held on Monday, September 9, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. from Messiah Lutheran Church with Bev Swanson officiating. Cremation has taken place. If friends so desire, memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to the Hospice Society of Camrose & District, Messiah Lutheran Church, or the Camrose Railroad Museum.