Dr. Haakon Oliver Leonard Murray
February 20, 1923 San Fernando, Trinidad
May 2, 2017. Kamloops BC

Haakon passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. He will be reunited with his wife Ruth, youngest son Tim and brother Teddy, who predeceased him. 
Survived by children Anne, Ted (Debbie), Peter (Ray), John(Brenda), sister Gerda Todd, grandchildren Kate (Scott), Tava (Regan), Jordan (Victoria), Danika, Talisa, Jeremy, Maja, Jennifer, step grandchildren Christine, Ashley, four great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. 
Born in the Caribbean, schooled in England, attended McGill University in Montreal, graduated as a medical doctor specializing in general surgery. It was in Montreal that Haakon met and married Ruth Jordan. 
Haakon practiced briefly in Montreal, Africa, Sarnia, Kitimat, finally settling in Kamloops in 1960 where he joined the Irving Clinic and practiced until his retirement. 
Mom and dad spent many happy years in their log home overlooking the South Thompson River near Chase, farming, gardening and enjoying family. 
Dad was very involved in the church in Kamloops and Chase, where he served as a lay reader. 
A service for Haakon will be held at St Paul’s Cathedral on Saturday May 13, 2017 at 1:00 pm. Reception to follow.

Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com

• Date : 2017-05-02
• Location : Kamloops, B.C.