Murray Lockhart Mcculloch

McCulloch, Murray Lockhart October 1931- August 2014 At the age of 82, Murray passed on in his home surrounded by many of those he loved. He is treasured by his wife Lucille, his children, and his many friends. We grieve the loss of a generous husband, caring father, patient grandfather, and kind friend. Despite the palliative diagnosis of cancer, Murray's positive attitude and sense of humour prolonged his life. With the support of the B.C. Cancer Agency (Center for the North), UHNBC, Mackenzie and District Hospital, and the wonderful caring people that he met during his journey, he was able to maintain an incredible quality of life until very near the end. Murray was grateful for all the people he met during his numerous medical procedures. Born in Kimberley, Murray moved around Canada as his father was employed by Cominco. Murray begrudgingly attended many one room school houses in numerous mining towns. At the age of 18 he enlisted in the Canadian Air Force and was stationed in Moose Jaw where he completed his service. While stationed there, Murray met and married his first wife, Marion in 1955. They had two children, Phil and Patti. Marion passed on in 1991. After the services, Murray worked and became a long term employee of Cominco. He worked in Trail at the smelter and then at the Sullivan Mine in Kimberley. Murray purchased a trapline in 1980 in the Misinchinka Valley and prepared to pursue his lifelong dream of self-reliance, which was to live full time on a trapline. In 1986 he retired to the trapline at the age of 55. In 1993, Murray married Lucille Dugan, a longtime resident of McLeod Lake, B.C. While at first overwhelmed by her four children, Julie-Ann, Diane, Roger, and Martin, close relationships soon developed. Together they enjoyed living life to the fullest. A celebration of life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion in Mackenzie, B.C. at 3:00 PM on Saturday, August 30, 2014. In lieu of flowers, family asks that any donations be made to Canuck Place or the Mackenzie and District Hospital.