Murray Logan
November 23, 1948 – December 26, 2020
Murray Arthur Logan passed away December 26, 2020 at age 72 after a 24-day battle with COVID-19. He died with his wife Dolores at his side, to the final strains of Amazing Grace.
Murray is survived by his wife Dolores (née Fehr), his children Faith (Heinrich), Alexander, Gabrielle (Nicholas), Simon (Miquel), and Andrew, and grandchildren Eshné and Finntan; sister Judy (Rick), brothers Rob (Lynn) and Gord, many nieces and nephews and grand nieces and grand nephews.
Murray was predeceased by his parents Bruce and Beth Logan and his sister Barb.
Murray was born at Saskatoon City Hospital on November 23, 1948, the eldest of 5 children. He grew up in Calgary, AB, and graduated from James Fowler High School in 1966.
Murray’s life was one full of adventure and faith. After high school, he temporarily settled in London, UK, before backpacking around Europe and ending his journey in Morocco. His time in Morocco was short lived as there was an attempted coup, and he had to escape via Spain where his parents wired him money to bring him home. These experiences were only a taste of the full life he lived.
Murray became a follower of Jesus Christ in 1973 while attending university in Vancouver. Becoming a follower of Jesus gave Murray purpose in life. After he obtained a BA from UCalgary, he enrolled in the Masters of Divinity program at St. Andrew’s Seminary in Saskatoon. Here Murray met Dolores, the love of his life, who was a medical student.
Another great adventure began when Dolores and Murray were married August 20, 1983. Following this he served as Chaplain at the Regina Correctional Centre for a decade and was ordained Chaplain by Grace Mennonite Church. He subsequently worked 10 years for the John Howard Society, retiring in 2012.
Over the years Murray was a stay-at-home dad with his five children, yet Murray and Dolores never let having children restrict their adventures; they just took the children with them. They went on multiple mission trips to Macau, Laos, Thailand, and Guatemala to support missionary friends.
Not all travels were in support of mission trips. Murray went on a learning tour of the Holy Land and cruised through French Polynesia. Two of his favourite trips were a three month adventure with Dolores, her sister Deb, and brother-in-law Darrell to Portugal, Spain, Turkey, and finally South Africa. Murray revelled in the daily safaris and was thrilled to spot a rhino and her calf in the wild. His second significant trip was the family vacation to Athabasca Sand Dunes in Northern Saskatchewan. His favourite day was wading through the Williams River with his family.
Murray loved his Lord above all else. He so much wanted everyone he met to know Jesus as he did. He would have made everyone in the world his friend if he could have. He was creative; always writing poems, stories, melodies, or lyrics. At the end he was working on another book of poetry called From Wonder to Wonder, while also recording his music. He was a lifelong learner and was getting the hang of video games under the tutelage of his grandchildren.
Thank you to the EMTs, especially Zach Foster, who brought Murray to the hospital and thank you to the ICU staff at the RGH for taking care of him. Thank you to his nurses, especially Delaney, Tutan, and Jen for providing such humanity and compassion to him at the end. Lastly, thank you God for giving the world the privilege of Murray Logan.
Memorial Donations can be made to MCC 600 45th Street West, Saskatoon, SK S7L 5W9 or Mennonite Church Canada Witness, 600 Shaftesbury Blvd, Winnipeg, MB R3P 0M4.
A family Graveside Service was held at Aberdeen Mennonite Church Cemetery. A virtual Memorial Service will be held Saturday, January 9, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.
To watch the virtual Memorial Service you can go to one of the following links:
Memorial Service for Murray Logan
Arrangements entrusted to Dalmeny Funeral Home 306-254-2022.
