Murray John McCory

Murray John McCory obituary, Seattle, WA

Murray John McCory

Murray McCory Obituary

Visit the Emmick Family Funeral & Cremation Services - Seattle website to view the full obituary.
Murray McCory, who founded the outdoor equipment company JanSport while still in college and whose signature innovation, a lightweight backpack, revolutionized school life for millions of students, died on Oct. 7 in Seattle. He was 80.
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Arrangements entrusted to Emmick Family Funeral Home of West Seattle
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July 1, 2025

Brenda Lyn Williamson posted to the memorial.

March 31, 2025

Debra Kolrud posted to the memorial.

December 5, 2024

Kelly Parks posted to the memorial.

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Brenda Lyn Williamson

July 1, 2025

I've missed our friendship. I've missed your mind. You were insightful, wise, & kind. Prayers of continued comfort to your family and to all of us who've missed you.

Debra Kolrud

March 31, 2025

Just reading of Murray passing! I worked for JanSport back in the 1980´s, loved going upstairs to R&D to see what Jan and Murray were cooking up in design! So much talent. I still have one of the samples. Murray was a good man! Sending prayers to his family

Kelly Parks

December 5, 2024

Murray was a great man, friend and mentor who will be truly missed. Rest in peace old friend

Ardis Peck

November 10, 2024

I'm a Canadian who loves my backpack. I am forever saying "thank goodness to whomever invented the backpack. My favorite thing". Now I have a name to go with my gratitude.
My condolences to Mr. McCory's family.
A. Peck

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July 1, 2025

Brenda Lyn Williamson posted to the memorial.

March 31, 2025

Debra Kolrud posted to the memorial.

December 5, 2024

Kelly Parks posted to the memorial.