Milo Eldon McMurtray

Laguna Woods - Milo Eldon McMurtray, 90, of Laguna Woods, CA and formerly of Chambersburg, PA passed away from acute leukemia on Friday, October 11, 2024. The son of the late Roy S. & Lucille Harris McMurtray born on May 15, 1934, his mother's 30th birthday.

Born in San Antonio, TX, Milo graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and received his B.S. in Geology from the University of Texas in 1956. He was honorably discharged from the United States Air Force on October 5, 1960.

Milo worked for many oil companies and served as a geologist and land man in the trust department of Liberty National Bank & Trust Co., Oklahoma City, OK (1968). While employed by Texas Eastern Pipeline, he moved to PA to serve as a senior Right of Way Agent to oversee the replacement of their pipeline across Franklin County. During this time, he met Sue Kocek, Managing Director of Totem Pole Playhouse, where the pipeline traversed the playhouse parking lot. Married on October 7, 1995 at Cathedral of the Pines, the couple honeymooned in London. Their mutual love of that city grew deeper with each return visit. Married for 18 years, Milo & Sue's love of adventure also took them all over Western Europe, Poland, UK and the Caribbean.

Milo moved to Laguna Woods, CA in 2012 to be near his children. He is survived by son Michael McMurtray, daughters Kim McMurtray, Jennifer Ireland (John) and granddaughter Mila McMurtray, all of CA. He is also survived by his brother, Russell T. McMurtray, Laguna Woods, CA.

In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by his sister, Frances McMurtray (2009), brother, Robert McMurtray (2015) and his first wife, Carolyn McMurtray (2024) and his two favorite standard poodles, Ezzie and Kizhi.

Milo was a member of St. George's Episcopal Church, Laguna Hills, CA. He enjoyed swimming and Tai Chi. His love of travel took him all over the world, including Greece, Turkey, Antarctica, Australia, New Zealand, South America, Los Cabos, Mexico, Panama Canal, Scandinavia & African Safari.

Green Hill Cemetery, Waynesboro, PA will be his final resting place. Memorial donations in his name may be made to St. George's Episcopal Church, 23802 Avenida de la Carlota, Laguna Hills, CA 92653. Graveside services will be private.