Rita Ruth Murray

It is deeply saddening to announce the peaceful passing of Rita Ruth Murray, aged 77, who passed away peacefully on January 30th, 2024 in the loving care of Dr. I. Reddy and the staff at Gateway Assisted Living.

Rita is survived by Jerry, her husband and best friend of more than 50 years. She is also survived by her sons Paul and Michael (Katherine); daughter Heather; daughter-in-law Janet; loving sisters Lorraine (Jake) and Elaine (Ron); brother Randy (Penny).

Rita left behind her grandchildren Jason (Carrie), Stephanie (Tony), Jennifer (Craig), Molly and Madison (Lucas), Taylor and Kaylee; great grandchildren Logan, Aiden, Tyler, Tayla, Myla and Wesley.

She was predeceased by her mother Edna Schwindt; brothers Raymond and Ted; sisters in law Judy and Netta; daughter Laurie and great grandchild Damon.

Rita lived a busy and successful life in Alberta and then in Prince George where she moved her family in 1975. She worked for the City of PG and then expertly managed the business end of her and Jerry’s Midas Muffler franchise. She loved running, cooking, boating, and making the best music collections for dancing. She loved tropical travel and she deeply loved her family. She survived breast and cervical cancer and bravely managed M.S. for a large part of her life in PG.