Meredith K.M. "Murray" Smith

1939 - 2016

Meredith K.M. "Murray" Smith obituary, 1939-2016, Portland, OR

Meredith K.M. "Murray" Smith

1939 - 2016

BORN

1939

DIED

2016

Meredith Smith Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Apr. 29 to May 1, 2016.
Smith, Meredith 'Murray' K.M. 76 Oct. 02, 1939 April 20, 2016 Meredith "Murray" K.M. Smith was born Oct. 2, 1939, and died April 20, 2016, at the age of 76. Mur- ray passed away in Palm Desert, Calif., doing what he loved best, playing golf. Murray is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Jann Smith; daughter, Kellie M. Davis (Trent); sons, Meredith "Murray" G.E. Smith (Tiffany) and Brad T. Smith (Hilary); and seven grandchildren. He was predeceased by his daughter, Jennifer J. Smith. A private family burial will be held in River View Cemetery. Please join us for a memorial service at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 7, 2016, at Mt. Park Church, 40 McNary Parkway, Lake Oswego. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Palm Desert Greens Recognition Trees, c/o PDG Golf, 73750 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 or Shriners Hospitals for Children-Portland, 3101 S.W. Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR 97239.

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May 6, 2016

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May 4, 2016

Moe Grey posted to the memorial.

May 6, 2016

Jann,
I am sorry we didn't see you before you left the desert. Our deepest condolences go to you and your family.
Doni and LeRoy Wilder

May 6, 2016

Sorry to learn of Murray death, a long time friend a Fraternity Brother (class of 59) Playing Golf is not a bad way to go.
Jewell & Carol Bailey

Moe Grey

May 4, 2016

Jann, We are all thinking of you and the whole family here in Canada. So glad we got to visit with you and Murray when you came to see Lynne.
Love, Rob, Moe, Jamie & Bruce

Mike and Karen Indre

May 4, 2016

Jann and family,

We are so saddened by the loss of Murray. He was such a fun guy and so full of life. He will be missed by everyone.

Roger & Linda Manning Sr

May 4, 2016

Jann,the Manning family are sadden by the
loss of Murray. Our condolences to you and your family.

Gary and Judy Cryderman

May 3, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Jan and your family. Gary and I shared many good times at the pool at Pdg. He always had the best stories to tell!! Gary played many times with Murray on the golf course and he will be missed a lot . Murray was a true gentleman a fun guy to be around . Prayers for all of you

Gene Kesterson

May 3, 2016

I worked with Murray at Redtail and played a few rounds with him. He was a very proud family man . A nice who will be missed. Condolences to his family.

Sandra Nielsen-Berlin

May 2, 2016

Jann, I was so sorry to learn of Murray's passing. I am also dealing with the passing of my daughter, Korey. May you find the peace that we all share.

Fed and Diane Hogg

May 1, 2016

WOW! Murray was always the "young happy guy" in the group. So sorry.

May 1, 2016

JAN;
MURRAY WAS A GOOD FRIEND AND FRATERNITY BROTHER.WE WILL NEVER FORGET HIS HELP WHEN WE GOT BACK FROM
THE SERVICE.A REAL GENTLEMAN.
JACK AND PATTY DEINES

Ed & Peggy McQuary

May 1, 2016

Jan & Kellie, So very sorry for your loss. He was a very fun person. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.

Rick & Anne Jordan

April 30, 2016

Our time together showed us what a true friend should be. Will always be remembered.
Jann, our thoughts and prayers go out to you.

Larry/Chere' Moore

April 30, 2016

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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