BUD MACMURCHY

1931 - 2010

Donald Bruce “Bud” MacMurchy, beloved husband of Marg MacMurchy of Taber, passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, October 11, 2010 at the age of 79 years.
A private family service was held.
Besides Marg, his loving wife of 56 years, Bud is survived by his children Jill (Dave) Jespersen of Taber and their children Brody (Jodie) Jespersen and Jori (Jesse Bond) Jespersen; Bruce (Janine) MacMurchy of Taber and their children Kristin (Ashley) Skiba (great grandchildren Walker & Maizie Skiba) and Kevin MacMurchy; Kim (Ronnie) Thibodeau of Cranford and their children Tenille (Wade) Miller and Logan Thibodeau. He is also survived by his step brothers Burke “Joe” (Marg) Barton of Regina, Barry (Viv) Barton of Regina, Glen (Gail) Barton of Vancouver and numerous nieces, nephews and in-laws.
He was predeceased by his parents Don & Reta MacMurchy, step mother Cecile MacMurchy, brother Jack MacMurchy, step brother Jerry Barton, step sisters-in-law Doris Barton, Pat Barton and his in-laws Peter & Margaret Braun.
Bud was born in Regina on February 16, 1931. He was active in athletics all through his high school years. In 1950 he moved to Taber and in 1952 began his employment with Canadian Western Natural Gas. On November 12, 1954, Bud married Marg Braun. In 1956, he took a transfer to Crossfield where they started their family and made numerous friends. In 1964 Bud, Marg and the children moved back to Taber. His career with the gas company spanned forty years, retiring in 1992. After his retirement, Bud was able to focus on his passion for golf. When he wasn’t golfing, Bud kept busy working part time for the Taber Cold Beer & Liquor Store. Bud’s enjoyment of both curling and golf led to him serving on both of their executives. He was also a member of the Taber Volunteer Fire Department. Shortly after he finished working for the liquor store in 2008, his health began failing. He fought a long and hard battle the last two years. We are so proud of him. There are no words to describe how much he will be missed.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Bud's name may be made directly to the Heart and Stroke of Alberta, Box 2211, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 4K7.