The Hadwen Family of Lancashire

Last Rites Tuesday For Wilson Murray

Funeral services for Wilson Murray, 69 [72], who died Saturday morning [24 February 1951] at 6:22 in the Uintah County Hospital where he had been for two and one half weeks with a lingering illness, were conducted Tuesday [27 February 1951] at 1 p.m. in the Vernal Third Ward Chapel, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, by Bishop Orion Jones.

Prayer at the home prior to the services was offered by Richard D. Rust.

At the chapel the rites began with a vocal duet "In the Garden" by Carol Rae Brady and Don Walker accompanied by Mrs. R. A. Bryson. Invocation was by Pres. Jessie Haws. A mixed quartet consisted of Chelius Caldwell, Ernest Caldwell, Mrs. Bus Hatch and Mrs. Jack Lent sang "Beyond the Sunset" with Evelyn Richardson as narrator and Mrs. Bay Hatch as accompanist. After addresses by Bryant Stringham and Harmon Sowards, George C. Davis sang "Going Home" accompanied by Mrs. Bryson. Hugh W. Colton was the concluding speaker. Following remarks by Bp. Jones the benediction was pronounced by Pres. Archie Johnson.

Interment was in the Fairview Cemetery in Maeser under the direction of the Swain Funeral Home. The grave was dedicated by Ralph Siddoway.

Pallbearers were Iowa and Clyde Hacking, Bus Johnson, Alton Hatch, Asher Merkley and Curtis Dudley.

Early Life
Mr. Murray was born February 11, 1882 [1879] at Spanish Fork, Utah, a son of Richard and Martha Ann Hicks Murray. He was married to Alice Hacking Merkley December 8, 1920.

Mr. Murray received his early education in the elementary school of Maeser. He graduated from High School in Provo, returning to the Uintah Basin, where he worked for the L. W. Curry Mercantile Co. at Ouray. Later he attended the Brigham Young University from 1909-1912.

He was employed as assistant cashier of the Uintah State Bank until doctors ordered him out-of-doors for his health. He then became a foreman for the Coltharp Sheep Co. Sometime later he returned to his position as assistant cashier of the bank.

Civic Responsibilities
Mr. Murray has held many positions of civic responsibility. He was county clerk for three terms; held the office of postmaster in 1934; was city treasurer; acted as treasurer of Uintah Cattle Association, the Ashley Central Irrigation Co. and the Rodeo Committee.

In addition Mr. Murray was a member of the Uintah District Scout Council for many years until 1934. He has also done a good deal of landscaping, among his works being schools, the First Ward Chapel, Uintah Stake Tabernacle and other grounds.

He has worked for civic betterment in such capacities as a member of the Red Cross, and the Dinosaur Committee. He has also worked politically as chairman of the Uintah County Republican Committee. Mr. Murray was also active in the development of city improvements and better roads for the county.

Survivors
Surviving him are his widow, one son and two daughters, Lawrence Murray, Yellowstone Park, Wyo.; Eunice Bass, Denver, Colo.; Lorna Condon, Yellowstone Park; 4 grandchildren, Larry William Murray, JoAnn Brass, Marianne Condon, Wilson Lesile Condon; and one sister, Nathalla Barnhill, Nampa, Calif.