David Murray

Mr. David L Murray age 75 of Deary, Idaho died Sunday, January 30, 2022 at Gritman Medical Center in Moscow, Idaho.

He was born in Rochester, Minnesota on July 5, 1946. He attended Troy Nazarene church and held many positions in the church while living in California. He loves serving and ministering to people. He often visited the sick in the hospital, counseled and prayed for people. His love was felt by many. He retired from Pacific coast producers where he worked 30+ years. He was known as “Preacher” and “Pretty Boy“.

He loved spending his time outdoors. He said it was “God‘s country.” He took his family camping often, picnics, and loved fishing on both the Feather and Sacramento river. He loved gardening, flower trees, and animals.

David is survived by his wife of 56 years Barbara Murray, One son Allen Murray, two daughters, Becky Bowers and Cindy Hawthorne, two son-in-laws, Bo Hawthorne, and Mike Bowers, one daughter in law, Cami Bradley, five sisters, one brother, nine grandkids, 13 great grandkids and numerous nieces and nephews. He was also a beloved father figure to many extended family and friends.

Funeral services for Mr. Murray are scheduled for Monday, February 7, 2022 in Troy at the church of the Nazarene. Pastor Greg Hardy will officiate. Interment will follow at Pinecrest Cemetery in Deary, Idaho.

Visitation will take place at Short’s funeral home in Moscow Idaho on Saturday, February 5, 2022 from 1 PM to 4 PM.