Hans Stephan Murray

Hans Stephan Murray, age 59, passed away on July 18 after a brief illness. Hans was born in Buchschlag, Germany and as a toddler moved to the US with his parents, Michael and Maria Murray. He graduated from McNary High School in 1973. In his youth he liked swim team, baseball, skiing and boy scouts.

Hans served four years in the Navy with tours of duty on the USS Constellation. After discharge he worked as an HVAC Service Technician. Hans married Taunie Leedle in 1979.

Hans had a kind and gentle spirit, was a wonderful family man and loving husband. He and Taunie enjoyed a life-long circle of friends and a fulfilling family life. He camped, golfed, bowled, traveled and reveled in the blessings of his three daughters; Kasey (Matt Robberstad), Rebecca (Ian Hoover) and Stefani (Brady Schwarz).

Hans was a die-hard OSU Beaver fan, liked working in his yard and loved his dog Miko with a passion. In addition to his own daughters, Hans also embraced and loved Jamie Bower, his nieces and nephews, and many foreign exchange students through Cultural Homestay International.

In addition to his wife and daughters, Hans is survived by his sisters Connie Dalke (Tim) and Sylvia Murray and his many nieces and nephews.

We love and miss you sweet Dadoo! We are blessed beyond measure for having had you in our lives.

A memorial service will be held at St. Edward's Church in Keizer on Friday, August 7 at 3:00 p.m. with a reception to follow in the Parish Hall. If you wish to make a donation in his memory, the family suggests the Willamette Humane Society or Willamette Valley Hospice. Arrangements entrusted to Keizer Funeral Chapel.