Murray Rosselle Crosby of Hood River, Ore, passed away peacefully on Jan.10,2017 at Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital, surrounded by loved ones and his companion of 23 years, Frances Chambers. He was born in Hood River on Aug 20. 1916 to Don Crosby and Violet Masiker Crosby of Odell, Ore. Preceded in death was his Brother Bryce and Sister Melva. In 1934 Murray enlisted in the U.S. Army and was Honorably Discharged in 1938. He married Alma Reynolds in 1941. Was married 49 years, until Alma passed away in 1993. They had four sons. Jay, Richard, Don & Darel. 8 Grandchildren, 10 Great Grandchildren and 2 Great-Great Grandchildren.
Murray worked at many jobs. Gas station in Hood River, Radio Cab Company in Portland, and drove for Dart Bus and Grey Line Bus. He loved to drive. Drove all over the U.S. many times. He was still driving his car up to his 100th. Birthday.
Murray will be interred next to his wife Alma Crosby at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery in a private burial.
