Edward M. "Nick" Gurr

Edward M. "Nick" Gurr. Our beloved husband, brother, - mentor and friend passed away April 17, 2003 in Sun City West, AZ at the age of 90. He was born November 20, 1912 in Park - Ridge, ILL to William Walter and Edna Moffatt Gurr. He married Muriel Nelson September 20, 1940 in Ill. He attended the University of Illinois for a Bachelor's degree, later the Western Ill University, for a masters degree in education, then attended the Northwestern University for post masters education. During this time he was also active in several fraternal organizations including Sigma Chi, Phi Delta Kappa and National Science Teachers Association. He worked for many years for the Dupont Chemical Co. And then follows his love of teaching in the Phoenix Union High School System. Nick and his wife, Dr. Muriel Gurr came to Arizona in 1949 and continued careers in education. Nick was a true Gentleman and enjoyed life to its fullest. He loved to garden, to associate with those around him, play a good game of chess, and especially loved caring for and being with his sweetheart Muriel. If you met Nick, you knew you had a true friend and his personality was infectious. He truly took time to care for those he met, and his positive outlook on life continued through challenges of age to his passing. He leaves this world a much better place, and many will always be honored to call Nick "Friend". He is survived by his loving wife and companion Dr. Muriel N. Gurr, Sun City West, a sister Betty Claborn of Michigan and many nieces, nephews and friends will miss him greatly. He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, William Gurr. The family and friends will gather for visitation at the Greenwood Memorial Mortuary in Phoenix, Wednesday, April 23, 2003 from 10-11 a.m. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., entombment to follow at Memory Lawn Mausoleum.