1962
2015
Dr. Daniel Bruce Murray found peace on June 13, 2015 in Kelowna, BC, after a valiant struggle with a long and relentless illness.
Born in Vancouver on June 12, 1962 to John Rykert Murray and Gladys Murray, Dan grew up in Richmond, BC, where he excelled at his studies from an early age. At Simon Fraser University he earned a Shrum Scholarship, which enabled him to go on to Guelph University where he earned his PhD studies in solid state theoretical physics.
He then began teaching and continued at Okanagan University College, later UBC Okanagan, at the time of his passing. As Associate Professor of Physics, he was a patient teacher and a prolific publisher of articles, recently in the area of Nanophysics.
Dan will be remembered for his inventive genius, clever wit, and his compelling grasp of the Mandarin language. He was a devoted father and husband.
Predeceased by his father, John Rykert Murray, and daughter, Hannah, Dan is survived by his loving wife Lisa, son Joshua, mother Gladys, brother Craig (Kay), nephew Donovan, and niece Lauryn.
No flowers by request but, in his memory, donations to the Coast Mental Health Foundation (http://www.coastmentalhealth.com/) would be welcome. Arrangements by Valleyview Funeral Home 250-765-3147.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
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12 Entries
November 25, 2015
Scott Teare
I am so sorry to hear about Dan's passing. He and I were friends and graduate students together at U of G and collaborated on the coin tossing project. My condolences.
August 16, 2015
Steve Ball
Im very sorry to hear of Danny's passing.I went to WD Ferris and Blundelll Elementary with Danny and Craig,and was there in 1976 when they lost their father.My best wishes to Craig,and to his mother,Gladys.I would like to get in contact with you if I can,since its been 37 years.I'm on FB. Steve,Ball. Craig,Some of the best memories of my life are going out on your Dad's boat with you and him.
August 9, 2015
Richard MacIntosh
Sorry to hear the sad news. I remember Danny from the first day of Grade 8 at Palmer school. He sat across from me in home room. I wish all the best for the family.
July 13, 2015
Janette Sen
It is with great sadness and heavy heart to hear of the early passing of Danny. To his daughter and wife, Danny and I were classmates in Palmer Junior High and Richmond Senior High. He always made me laugh with his dry wit and brilliant mind. Danny was a very kind and special person and will always be remembered. I am so sorry for your loss.
With Fond memories,
Janette Sen
July 10, 2015
Kerri Deane (Cox)
I fondly remember Danny from Junior High in Richmond. He was our resident 'nerd'...with the top button always done up on his short-sleeved checked shirts! His brilliance was unmatched, yet he was always there to help those of us with lesser intelligence. :) He constantly had a smile on his face, to go hand-in-hand with his witty sense of humour that we all enjoyed. He was an amazing young man and I'm not surprised to discover that he continued on to a brilliant career in teaching. He was one of a kind. My most sincere condolences to his family and I hope you find some solace in the words of so many people whose lives he touched. He will live on in our memories forever.
July 10, 2015
Carmyn James
I am so sorry and shocked to hear about the loss of Danny. He & I were good friends throughout our Palmer Days & Richmond High Days. One of my best memories from Palmer Jr. high was when Danny & I were both chosen to represent our school at the Math Olympics! He was much more of a mathlete than I was and he always made me laugh. We had a special connection!
July 9, 2015
Caitlyn (Lynn) James (Zilke)
My condolences to Dan's family. Danny was my younger brother's friend. He was often in our home. Playing Dungeons and Dragons comes to mind. Birthday parties when they were in elementary school - my mum was the queen of kids' party games - and Danny was always a precise participant. Did he win at dropping clothes pins into the milk bottle, and pin-the-tail-on-the-donkey? I don't remember but I do remember that he would size things up, precisely, and play to win! Fond memories. It sounds like he continued to build many more as an adult and will be sadly missed. Again, my condolences.
July 9, 2015
Leslie Chandler (Moutray)
I'm very saddened to hear of Dan's passing. I remember him from our high school days as someone who was determined, intelligent and unstoppable in the face of challenges. I am not at all surprised to read that he went on to have an illustrious career and leave an amazing legacy. He was a person I admired and I extend my sincere condolences to his family.
July 9, 2015
Troy Kelm
I am so sorry to hear about Dan's passing. He was our Valedictorian for Richmond Senior Secondary School's Class of 1980. What a loss. Condolences to his mom Gladys and brother Craig and his family.
July 9, 2015
Patricia Moore (Murphy)
I fondly remember Dan as a good friend throughout High School. He was a kind hearted soul, who was always happy to help his fellow students with their studies. Teaching was his calling - he had a true gift for it. My sincere condolences to his family.
July 7, 2015
Shelley Santo (Fanslau)
I remember Dan (Danny as I knew him in school) as the one to beat scholastically and, if you ever did, it was an honour! He was very kind hearted and had a brilliant, creative, and inventive mind (building submarines out of cardboard in Grade 4 comes to mind). My condolences to his family. His brilliance will now shine down from the stars.
July 6, 2015
Murray Neuman
His was a star that shone too brightly, and all too briefly. It is with a heavy heart that I extend my condolences to Dan's family. All whose lives he touched will feel his loss very deeply. I will treasure the memory of his brilliance, his generous spirit, and his quirky humour. I will not see the like of him again.
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