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AUDREY CAROL MURRAY

Born: Jul 30, 1945

Date of Passing: Feb 16, 2014

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AUDREY CAROL MURRAY (nee BUTTERWORTH) July 30, 1945 - February 16, 2014 With great sadness, after a long courageous battle with cancer, we announce the peaceful passing of Audrey Carol Murray on Sunday, February 16, 2014. Left to cherish Audrey's memory are her husband Ken of 47 years; children Todd, and Scott (Christie); grandchildren, Nicholas, Nathan, Morgan and Hannah; sister Heather (Rob). She was predeceased by her parents Bill and Evelyn Butterworth. Born in East St. Paul, MB, Audrey was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She grew up in the north end of Winnipeg, attending Luxton and Tech Voc Schools. Audrey enjoyed being a stay at home mother until she returned to work at the Hudson Bay Distribution Centre, then moved on to the Northwest Company, where she retired in the summer of 2011. Audrey loved spending time with her family, especially looking forward to the racing trips in the motorhome. She touched many lives within the racing community, and was very proud of her involvement in the development of the junior drag racing program in Manitoba. On Saturday, February 22, 2014 Audrey's funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. in Augustine United Church, 444 River Avenue. Our family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the caring and compassionate staff at the St. Boniface Palliative Care unit. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Palliative Care Endowment Fund, through the St. Boniface Hospital Foundation, 409 Tache Avenue, Room C1026, Winnipeg, MB, R2H 2A6. Phone, 204-237-2067. Wojcik's Winnipeg Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Ave., 204-897-4665, is in care of arrangements. www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 20, 2014

Condolences & Memories (23 entries)

  • Friends as children and teens. Dating, horseback riding, Young Peoples. Many memories and all happy ones. Goodbye, friend. - Posted by: Andrea McDonald Bradie (Friend) on: Feb 26, 2014

  • I knew Audrey as a Butterwoth---way back when. Great, loving family and very caring. My condolences to all - Posted by: don galay (friend) on: Feb 25, 2014

  • It was a treat to see Ken and Audrey working as a team, with the junior dragster events in Gimli. - Posted by: Tony Jeanson (Friend ) on: Feb 25, 2014

  • I will always remember Mrs. Murray for her kind heart and excellent leadership when running the Jr. Dragster program. Many young adults today have her to thank for the sportsmanship and excellent characteristics she instilled in us all. Without a doubt, one of the greatest role models for us while growing up. Such a special person, you will be missed. - Posted by: Curtis Patterson (Drag Racer) on: Feb 22, 2014

  • I was so sad to read of the passing of Audrey. Please accept my condolences. Audrey & I grew up together on Inkster. We were inseparable until we went our separate ways for high school. I have many memories of us Marjorie - Posted by: marjorie labelle nee anderson (child hood friend) on: Feb 22, 2014

  • Ken sorry to hear of your loss.... - Posted by: Dave Collins (drag racer) on: Feb 22, 2014

  • It is an honour to have known Audrey. She always greeted me with a smile no matter how the race day was going. We really enjoyed "camping" with you and Scott, it will be one of my fondest memories of the track. God Speed Audrey, you will be missed by the racing family Darryl, Brandy, Justin & Emily Wruck - Posted by: Brandy Wruck (Friend) on: Feb 21, 2014

  • When Roy & myself were lucky enough to race with Ken in the late 70's & early 80's, Audrey was such a great person to be around and such a wonderful supporter. My sincere condolences to Ken, Todd, Scott and families. - Posted by: Wayne Hamel (Friend) on: Feb 21, 2014

  • Always a smile and something nice to say. Ken, we all share your sorrow. - Posted by: Jim Hoglund (drag racer) on: Feb 20, 2014

  • It breaks my heart to know she is gone, but knowing she is in a better place now has some comfort. She was a big part of my Racing experience here in Canada and with the MidWest WildBunch. She will be missed. God Bless Ken, Scott and Todd and Family. - Posted by: jim kalb (Good Friend) on: Feb 20, 2014

  • So sorry to all for your loss. Audrey and I (Elaine) shared many a coffee together at each other's homes and lots of times at the drag strips. lots of good memories. Love to you Ken you are in our prayers. - Posted by: Elaine and Bob Buccini (freind) on: Feb 20, 2014

  • So sad to hear of Audrey's passing. My prayers and thoughts to Ken and family. She was a wonderful friend and will always be in my heart. We had many good times at Luxton School and CGIT and our young peoples group at the Tabernacle Baptist Church. I will cherish those memories forever. Thank you Audrey for having been part of my life. - Posted by: Yolande Fellows (nee: Vis) (Friend) on: Feb 20, 2014

  • Will miss your kind heart and visits at the race track Heartfelt sympathy to the entire family - Posted by: Robert and Lynne Schultz (Racing Community) on: Feb 20, 2014

  • We were saddened to hear of the passing of Audrey. On behalf of Don and Iris Goodfellow, Army and Dana Valente, Rick and Laurene Kosowan, we extend our deepest condolences to Ken, Todd, Scott and his family. - Posted by: Goodfellow Bros Racing (friends Race Community) on: Feb 20, 2014

  • Worked with Audrey at the Northwest and became friends and on weekends at Gimli To Ken Todd Scott and family our prayers are with you at this difficult time - Posted by: Henry and Val Hildebrandt (friend) on: Feb 19, 2014

  • So sorry to hear of your loss, Ken, Scott, Kristie, and Todd. Always smiling. Mom at the track, and always loving life. You will be missed - Posted by: Dan Lafave (Friend and racing buddy(mom at the track)) on: Feb 19, 2014

  • Dear Audrey, you will be missed by your wonderful family and many friends. Your great smiles and big hugs every time me and Lacey would see you at the race track or world of wheels with Ken was always a pleasure to see. Truly a wonderful women, wife, mother and grandmother. Our great sorrow goes to Ken and family GOD BLESS Frank & Lacey - Posted by: Frank & Lacey Safonovs (friends of the Murray family for many years also lots of drag racing together) on: Feb 19, 2014

  • I knew Audrey back in High School. She was in my home room when we were at Tec-Voc. She was always smiling and had a friendly word for everyone. Of course, at that time I did not know that she smoked. Must have picked that up later…….. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. My sympathy to her family and friends. - Posted by: Joan Booth (nee Moskal) ("old" friend) on: Feb 19, 2014

  • Aunty Audrey you will be missed greatly. I will always remember the holidays we spent together as a family. The penguins you made for each year as a child (I still have). Even though life has brought distance between us you were always and remain in my heart. To my cousins Scott,Todd and of course uncle Ken I am very sorry for your loss. Love Jennifer xxoo - Posted by: Jennifer Smith (Niece ) on: Feb 19, 2014

  • We are sorry to hear about the loss of Audrey. It was nice to get together with your parents during Christmas after all the years when Scott, Mark and Michael played hockey. Love Jack and Lynn - Posted by: Jack and Lynn Elliott () on: Feb 19, 2014

  • Sorry to hear of your loss. We used to coffee together, with our boys, in the old days. Last time we saw Audrey was at the Gimli Drag Strip, and she was in her element, with her whole family. We remember her dearly. - Posted by: Don and Louise Sherwin (Old Friends) on: Feb 19, 2014

  • We are absolutely saddened to hear of Audrey's passing. We didn't see her often, but when we did, she was always a very friendly and special lady - Words cannot express our sorrow for Ken and family. We were very glad to have known her. - Posted by: Alan and Sandi Bodnarchuk (Friends (Racing Community)) on: Feb 19, 2014

  • The amazing Audrey--always smiling, always shopping, often smoking--this is how I will remember her. God's speed my friend. Love, Mendy - Posted by: Mendy Wolchock (Friend and racing pal) on: Feb 19, 2014

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