MURRAY ALBERT ISLEIFSON

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MURRAY ALBERT ISLEIFSON August 27, 1931 - November 25, 2014 Dad decided it was time to go and he quietly slipped away after a brief battle with brain cancer. Murray is survived by his children, Steven (Barbara), Bjorn (Shelley) and Dorothy; his grandchildren, James, Sarah, Madisson, Rachel and Tanner; brothers John (Pat) and Allan (Laura); half-sister Jonina Ellen; sisters-in-law Deanna and Gladys, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. Murray was predeceased by his wife Ida, his parents Thorstein and Osk, brothers Barney (killed in action) and Cecil; sisters Emily, Lorraine, Julia, Anne, and half-sister Ethel. Murray was born in a log cabin on the family farm in the R.M. of South Cypress River, MB. From the stories told, he and his brothers had many wonderful adventures on the farm. As a young man, Murray lived in Winnipeg working to find his niche in life. Fate stepped in and he found himself at the doors of the Central T.B. Clinic. They offered him a position doing X-Rays and his career was set. Moving around with X-Ray found him in Morris Hospital where he met a young nurse named Ida who was working until her green card was approved for the U.S. They were married and a new adventure began. They moved to Winnipeg where Steven was born, then on to Swan River and Bjorn came into their lives. Eventually, Murray took a position at the Zone Hospital in Sioux Lookout, the move brought Dorothy into his life. Through the years he was an X-Ray technician, Ultrasound tech, then being promoted to the head of both departments. He always enjoyed the challenge with changes in ultrasound. He retired after 38 years of service. After Ida passed away, Murray moved back to Winnipeg. He has spent the last 10 years in the company of his brothers and sisters. Coffee Saturdays at Allan and Laura's will never be the same. Murray enjoyed his daily visits to his local McDonalds for coffee and conversation with old and new friends. His passing has left a hole in many lives, he will be remembered as a kind, gentle, intelligent person with a sly sense of humour. He liked a good joke. He was the kind of fellow when he thought it was time to go he just put on his hat and he was out the door. (He wasn't being rude, he was just being Dad). The family would like to thank Dr. M. Coodin for his care and concern. We would also like to thank Dr. Koal and Dr. West for the speed in which they took over Dad's care. Also, the wonderful people at CancerCare Drivers Program and Radiation Therapy. Without them, we would have been lost. In lieu of flowers, please forward donations to The Canadian Cancer Society Transportation Program. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Avenue. Chapel Lawn www.chapellawn.ca 204-885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 29, 2014