James E. Murray

Date of Death: January 4, 2010

James E. Murray, 89, of West Lafayette, died at 1:50 a.m. Monday, Jan. 4, 2010, at Home Hospital. He had lived in West Lafayette for the past 10 years, coming from Michigan City.
Born Sept. 1, 1920, in Mason City, Iowa, he was the son of the late William and Margaret Skow Murray, and was raised in Chesterton.
On Dec. 28, 1946, he married Loretta Gutschow in Michigan City, and she preceded him in death on April 10, 2002.
Mr. Murray worked for Dwyer Products in Michigan City for 38 years in quality control in the refrigeration department, and retired in 1985.
He was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church and enjoyed drawing, painting, mechanics and electronics. He also played the guitar and harmonica.
Surviving are his children, Juli Carmichael (husband: Fred) of West Lafayette and James F. Murray (wife: Becky) of West Allis, Wis.
Also surviving are 5 grandchildren, Erin Carmichael, Kristine Carmichael, Patrick Murray, Rachel Murray and Amy Murray. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 1 sister.
Friends will be received from 1:30 p.m. until time of service at 2 p.m. Thursday at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 510 Lindberg Road, West Lafayette, Pastor James Barton officiating. Interment at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens.

Soller-Baker Funeral Homes, Inc.

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At this sad and difficult, we want you and your family to know that we hold you in our hearts. It is never easy to say goodbye to our parents, even when their Lord has called them home. May you find comfort in all the fond memories of your Dad, and remember the happy times when he was young in body and spirit. When our earthly bodies are spent, we have the hope and promise of salvation. Knowing this truth, we wish you peace and comfort as you say goodby to your Dad.
Reach out to those who love you in the next few weeks and months. Lean on friends and family, we are here for you!
In God&s love, Mike, Becky and Ross Bolin

Dear Julie and Jim...

I am so sorry to hear the news of your father. Our parents shared a great friendship many years ago. They thoroughly enjoyed each other&s company, no matter if it was going out or just getting together at home for the evening. We were both lucky to have had such wonderful caring parents!

You and your families are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Annette Silcox Foster

We are sending you our sympathy after hearing about your father passing away. We have good memories of him and your mother, Loretta. We hope that God&s peace will help you through your loss. Always keep in your heart all the memories that you shared with your father. Keeping you in prayer that God will send you comfort in knowing that he has finished his earthly journey and is now at peace, joining your mother. We want you to know we are thinking of you all. Love, Mike and Patti Higginbotham

Our thoughts and condolences are with the entire Murray family
especially our friend Juli who we have know for many years.

God Bless our prayers are with you,

Larry & Tina Beaver

Dear Juli and Jim,

We were so sorry to hear of your father&s passing. It seems that we never have our parents long enough, no matter how old they, or we, are. And it never gets any easier to lose them.

Mom and I were just talking about him tonight and how our memories of him are of a soft-spoken, gentle man with a kind soul.

Please think of him now, happy and pain free, with your Mother in Heaven.

If we can do anything, please let us know.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.