My Father - Bruce McMurry - 1932-2004
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Bruce Milton McMurry died April 13, 2004 in Los Altos. Born 1932 in Covina. Bruce was an Eagle Scout and graduated high school in Astoria New York. Bruce served 4 years in the Navy including a stint in the Philippines. Bruce married Elizabeth Josephine Stewart in Redwood City California in 1958. After college, Bruce worked in the semiconductor industry in Silicon Valley, first at Fairchild in the mid 1960s staying with them until Fairchild was purchased by National Semiconductor, where he worked until a few days before his death. Bruce loved the industry he worked in, and passed that enthusiasm onto his kids. He was a dedicated and loving husband, father and grandfather, and enjoyed traveling with his wife. His love for his family was unending, and proud of their many accomplishments in life.
He was preceded in death by his son Kenneth and survived by his wife, Elizabeth, his brother Michael, sister Alison Whitmore, daughter Kathleen Badman, sons William and James, and grandkids Ashley , Christopher, Gregory, Joanna, Marshall, and Zuzanna. Donations may be made in Bruce’s memory to Palo Alto Medical Foundation Oncology Dept – Patient Services
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Photo taken Saturday April 10, 2004 in Los Altos, CA.
Comments
I'm sorry, James. If there is anything I can do, let me know.
-Grant
Posted by: Grant | April 14, 2004 09:42 PM
I'm really saddened by the news Jim. Roxanne and I send our love to your family. You always spoke very highly of your father, I know he will be missed. If I can do anything at all, please don't hesitate to ask.
Posted by: Jacin | April 14, 2004 10:44 PM
Jim, thoughts are with you...
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Posted by: Ewan | April 15, 2004 02:19 AM