Bryce Elliot McMurry M.D.

Bryce Elliot McMURRY, MD The son of Andrew and Wilma Van Dalsam McElmurry passed away at age 96 on April 27, 2012 at Angel Care Adult Family Home in Lake Forest Park, Washington. Bryce was born in Arnold, Wisconsin on March 2, 1916, and moved to Longview, Washington at age eleven. He graduated from the University of Washington in June 1941 and went directly to the U.S. Naval Base in Pensacola, Florida. After completing his flight training, Bryce was transferred to Washington, D.C. where he served as pilot for government officials and became good friends with Admiral Richard E. Byrd. He retired from active duty in 1945 and had earned the rank of Lieutenant Commander. Shortly thereafter Bryce began his medical training at the University of Oregon Medical School. He served his internship and residency at Doctors Hospital in Seattle, and joinedDr. Bernard Goiney in family practice at the former Lake City Clinic in North Seattle. During this period Bryce served on the Hope Ship in Peru and decided to take a residency in psychiatry. Bryce began his psychiatry residency at Northwestern Medical School in Chicago and finished the last two years at the University of Washington. He practiced psychiatry at Northwest Hospital until he retired in 1990. He was affiliated with Fairfax Hospital and served on the Executive Committee at Northwest Hospital. He was recognized as a Life Fellow and Diplomate in his field and was a member of the King County Medical Society for 58 years. Bryce married Ellen Loomis in June 1942, and together they raised four children who all live in the Seattle area and were especially close to their father. After retirement, Bryce and Ellen lived in Ocean Park, Washington. Bryce loved life and was grateful for every opportunity to serve others. He was a charter member of the Long Beach, Washington Peninsula Rotary Club and a member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Seaview, Washington. He loved all sports, especially skiing and tennis, and climbed Mt. Rainier in his fifties. He was an avid Husky and Mariners fan. Bryce is survived by his wife Ellen, his children Bryce Jr. (Cora Mae), Laurie Fichter (George), Paul (Susan) and Kevin (Diane), nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Bryce will be interred in the Oysterville Cemetery in Oysterville, Washington.