Obituary of Cleta Murray

Cleta deRoon Murray of Camrose, Alberta passed away on April 15th at the age of 99. She was born April 4,1915 in New Westminster, B.C., daughter of Peter North of Nottingham, England and Jessie Elizabeth Carruthers of Campbellford, Ontario. In 1920, Peter North moved his family to the Cariboo. It is here where Cleta learned to ride horse, fish and enjoy the outdoors. Her love of music and dance were fostered by gatherings with family and friends. In 1930, Jessie North, now widowed for eight years moved the family to White Rock and Cleta continued and completed her education at Surrey High School in Cloverdale. In 1933 while at a local dance, Cleta met Adrian deRoon. The two were married on March 6, 1935. They lived and farmed in New Norway, Alberta from 1935-1963. In 1963 Cleta and Adrian moved to Camrose, Alberta where they were actively involved with the United Church of Camrose and volunteered for such organizations as Meals on Wheels, the Camrose Senior Center and Old Timers Dances. Cleta loved life and the companionship of family and friends. She was an adventurous traveler and hiker, and loved the many sights and sounds of the outdoors. She also loved playing cards with friends and family. Her blue eyes, infectious smile, and ease of laughter will be remembered by all who knew and met her. Cleta is preceded in death by her first husband Adrian; siblings Roy, Floyd, Lloyd and Mavis; and daughter-in-law Jean. She is survived by her second husband Doug Murray; sons Ron (Sharon and son Chad) and Robert (Corrin); grandchildren Kathy, Darren (Jayna), Brent (Kelley) and Terri (Andy), great grandchildren Mathieu, Kaiden, Liam, Adrian, Sophia, and Cooper; niece Marion de Jongh; and nephews Leon and Marvin Zweegman. A Funeral Service was held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 19, 2014 from Camrose United Church with Rev. Brian Hunter officiating. Interment took place in the Camrose Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to St Mary 's Hospital Palliative Care, the United Church of Camrose or a charity of your choice would be gratefully accepted. Softly the leaves of memory fall Gently we gather and treasure them all Silent memories keep you near As time unfolds another year Those we love don't go away They walk beside us every day Unseen, unheard, always near Still loved, missed and very dear