Bernard M. Murray

Beloved husband, father and grandfather he joins his wife of 50 years, Betty Murray who preceeded him in death November, 2004. He will be dearly missed by son Bernie Jr. (Diana), daughter JoAnn (Glen) Banks, son Andy (Donna) and daughter Suzanne (Daren) Sterling, along with grandchildren Brian, Sean, Ashley, Tom, Matt, Kyle, Trisha, Brittany and Tessa. Bernie served his country honorably in the Korean War. He spent 50 plus years at Murray Equipment Company, a local materials handling dealer, until its sale. He spent several years as Colorado High Chief Ranger for the Independent Order of Foresters. He found great joy in social activities and situations, and his friends and family will remember him as simply having gone on to a bigger and better party. Services: Rosary Monday, April 7, 2008 at 7:30PM., Horan & McConaty, 3101 South Wadsworth Blvd. Funeral Mass Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 1:00 PM Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 1985 Miller St. Lakewood, CO 80215. Burial following at Mt Olivet Cemetary. Contributions in lieu of flowers to Hospice of Saint John, 1320 Everett Court, Lakewood, CO 80215 303-232-7900 or online at hospiceofsaintjohn.org.