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Bruce Murray Obituary
Charlene Anderson says Murray, a professor emeritus at the California Institute of Technology, died early Thursday of Alzheimer's disease. He was 81.
Anderson worked for many years with Murray at the Planetary Society that he founded with Carl Sagan.
Murray took over JPL in 1976 when Viking was landing on Mars, Voyager was touring the solar system and the Apollo program was winding down. When budget cuts were under review in Washington, many thought JPL might be in jeopardy and it fell to Murray to fight for it. Anderson says he succeeded in keeping the lab vital.
Murray is survived by his wife and five children.
SUE MANNING, Associated Press
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Victor Murray
November 2, 2013
Bruce's great missing with all of his family is sadness, including myself to know Bruce all of his life. He was significant in the world of growth and steps of science.
September 24, 2013
so sorry for your loss,the Bible holds out hope for all who trust in God."The righteous themselves will possess the earth,and reside forever upon it..pslm.37:29....nc
D Bernard
September 5, 2013
So sorry to hear this news, Suzanne. Please write me - I'm still at my same address. Love to Jonathan, too -
Jill
August 31, 2013
My deepest sympathies. May the "God of all comfort," help to ease the pain of your grief during this time.(1 Cor 1:3,4)
August 31, 2013
Sympathy to the family. As the days pass may the God of comfort bring your heart peace. Psalms 65:2
August 31, 2013
With deepest sympathy to the Murray family during your time of grief...God is for you a refuge and strength, A help that is there to be found during difficult times...May God provide you with peace and comfort to endure the days ahead...(Psalm 62:8).
E Harris
August 31, 2013
Dear Murray Family,
I'm so sorry about the loss of your loved one. (Eccl. 9:11, 12). Always pray to the Hearer of Prayer. - Psalms 65:2; 83:18.
Steven Siegel
August 30, 2013
Bruce Murray's Freaky Movie is still a classic.
Steven Siegel
Astronomy Professor
August 30, 2013
May you find comfort in the happy memories of your loved one until you are reunited.
Tom Kacvinsky
August 30, 2013
Chris, Sorry for your loss. I remember being in a long line at Caltech waiting to hear your dad and others speak and being taken out of line by an usher who was calling for Tom Kacvinsky of the Bruce Murray party. 2nd row seats to hear your dad, Carl Sagan, Ray Bradbury and Phil Morrison. Great things are done by great people.
August 30, 2013
Thoughts and prayers to family, friends, and co-workers...
pennie russ-helmer
Adrian Barnette
August 30, 2013
We'll miss you!
eldon clowes
August 30, 2013
God bless u. U won't be forgotten.
michelle plakas-kaiser
August 29, 2013
rip
Dwayne Bickham
August 29, 2013
in God's care rest in peace
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