Murray Wilson McLean, of Vulcan, beloved husband of Norma, passed away tragically in a motor vehicle accident near Vulcan on June 19, 2019 at the age of 64 years.
Murray was born on July 12, 1954 in Calgary to Ken and Doris McLean. He and his four siblings were raised on the family farm in the Berrywater/Eastway district northeast of Vulcan, which his Grandfather had homesteaded in 1909.
Murray was a member of the Berrywater 4-H Beef Club during his younger years. He went to school in Milo and Vulcan and in 1972, continued his education in Welding at SAIT in Calgary. In 1973, Murray married his childhood sweetheart Norma Rushfeldt. He continued to farm with his father after Murray and Norma purchased their present farm in 1973 where they raised their own family. They continued their cow/calf operation and Murray and Norma were truly a team, right up until his passing.
Murray had various jobs during the winter months including Alberta Parks, S & S Concrete, bus driving and Gamon Holdings in Milo. He started his own trucking business in 1996 and to this day continues on. Murray was a Vulcan County Councilor for four years and was very active in his community. He was a Board member with the Vulcan County Health & Wellness Foundation, Past President of the Vulcan Curling Club, Badland Grazing Association Board Member, and a Director on the Little Bow Feeders Association.
Over the years, Murray made an abundance of friendships and impacted many with his quick wit and keen sense of humor. He was beloved by an entire community and he will be missed dearly.
Besides his loving wife Norma, Murray is survived by his two sons Scott (Amber) McLean of Vulcan and Marty (Jennifer) McLean of Kamloops, B.C., daughter Kelly (Dan) Hartmann of High River, seven grandchildren – Olivia, Noah and Evan McLean, Audrey and Lauren McLean and Cole and Wyatt Hartmann, his sisters Myrna (Bob) Schmidt of Red Deer, AB and Lana (Gord) Mallery of Calgary, brothers Dale (Mollie) McLean of Magnolia, Texas, and Gordon (Linda) McLean of Vulcan, numerous nieces, nephews, mother-in-law Gladys Rushfeldt, brother-in-law Leighton (Penny) Rushfeldt, sisters-in-law Brenda Mueller, Valerie Holm and Sharon (Dave) Serben and a community of friends. He was predeceased by his parents Ken and Doris McLean, father-in-law Vic Rushfeldt, brothers-in-law Allen Mueller and Bob Holm.
A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, June 27 2019 at 1:30 pm at the Vulcan Cultural & Recreation Centre (504 – 4 Ave South), Sue MacDonald, D.M officiating. Inurnment Vulcan Cemetery.
Any tributes in Murray’s memory can be made to the Vulcan County Health & Wellness Foundation, Box 28, Vulcan, AB, T0L 2B0.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.
Such a tragic loss of a wonderful man. My deepest sympathy to Norma and family. Hugs and prayers.
McLean Family,
Our thoughts are with you all at this time.
Sorry we could not attend the Celebration of Life for Murray.
Please accept our deepest condolences.
Dear Marty, Jenn and the rest of the McLean family, sending our deepest sympathies and much love to you all during this sudden and tragic loss. Our hearts are breaking for you all. <3
Norma and family,
Very sorry for your loss. Murray was a wonderful man and he will be missed by many. Our sincere sympathy to you and your family.
There are no words to express my sorrow for Norma and family.
Norma and family, while it is an unlikely time for Murray’s passing, his life’s journey certainly covered many miles and touched many hearts along the way with his genuine love of life, family, friends and community. May you find comfort knowing he is in eternal peace – we all lost a good one!
Condolences to the McLean family. Murray was a great man who will be sadly missed by all. Sorry I can’t attend the funeral but I will be thinking of you and your extended families.
We were so sorry to hear of your loss Norma, Murray was one of a kind and Telford enjoyed working with him. Our condolences to your family and the extended McLean family.
Norma, Scott, Marty, Kelly and families. So sorry for your loss. Murray was a one of a kind who always brought a smile to my face. He will be fondly remembered
So saddened to hear of Murray’s tragic passing. Condolences to Norma, Scott, Marty and Kelly and the extended McLean family.
Norma and Family – we are so sorry to hear of Murray’s passing. We have you in our thoughts and prayers. The team at Highwood Dental
Norma & family; We were very saddened by the news of Murray’s passing. His jokes and stories always kept us entertained. He will be dearly missed but fondly remembered by all his trucking friends. Our sincere condolences to your entire family.
Norma and family
Our deepest sympathy our thoughts are with you all
So sorry for your tragic loss. Murray will be dearly missed throughout the community.
My deepest condolences to Norma & the entire family. I have been handling his Commercial Insurance for the past 5 years, and was very saddened to hear this terrible news. He was indeed one of my favorite clients, and I will miss talking with him.
We are so sorry to hear of your family’s huge and sudden loss. Our sincerest sympathies to you Norma, and to all of your family.
Norma and family.
We are saddened by the news of Murray’s passing. We will miss his cheeky humor and outlook on agriculture. Peace be with all of you on your journey forward.
My deepest sympathy to you and your family Norma.
Our thoughts are with you Norma and family.
The Vulcan area has lost a good friend and neighbor.
So very sorry for your loss,he will be missed .
So sorry Norma. Deepest sympathies to all your family. Murray was such a wonderful person to be around with his gifts of kindness and humour. He will be greatly missed by all who had the good fortune to know him.
I am so sorry to hear of the tragic passing of this wonderful man. My prayers go out to the family and friends Murray leaves behind. May God bless you and heal your broken hearts.
Extending deepest sympathy to Gordon and Linda and all the McLean Family.
Our deepest sympathy to you all on the loss of your husband, dad and grandpa. Cherish your memories and hold them close to your heart, they will help you through the tough days ahead.
Sincerely Len and Pat Zebedee
Norma and family
Our sincerest sympathy on the tragic passing of Murray. May your memories of your loved one help you through this sad and difficult time.
Sending prayers and hugs Norma, Scott, Marty, Kelly and families! Murray will always be remembered to me as a huge teddy bear with a gift to make everyone around him feel wonderful and happy. He enjoyed life and the love he had for all of you is a tribute to the man he was and the family he loved with all his heart. He will be missed by many and forever cherished as a great friend
Our deepest condolences Norma, and all your family.
Ron & Bev Deitz
I am so sorry for your loss
My deepest sympathy on the sudden passing of a man that was bigger than life, always made you laugh and a deep genuine love for the people he met. He will be missed. Prayers to you Norma and family
My deepest sympathy to you Norma, your children, and all of Murray’s extended family.
Murray’s smile and laugh, and contributions will stay etched in our hearts, for he was truly a community minded man.
Prayers & hugs Norma & family We, as many will, miss “Turtle” Such a tragic loss, our heartfelt sympathy to you during this difficult time.
Hugs from us, Tom & Lisa
So sorry for your loss.
GOD will be with you and your Family in this painful Time.
Sending my deepest condolences to the McLean family. May love and light guide you all through these darkest of times
So sorry for your loss You and your family Norma. Our thoughts are with you. Murray was such a wonderful person and had a way of always putting a smile on everyone’s face. He will be missed. ❤️
Norma and family – It truly was a pleasure to have known Murray and I always enjoyed visits, especially hearing about his family. He was a proud husband, father and grandfather as well as many other roles he filled. He will be truly missed by all that knew him! Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Our condolences to the families. Words cannot express the sorrow you must be going through at this difficult time. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
So very sorry for your family Norma. It is a difficult chapter in our lives and hard to imagine how to continue alone. God be with you through this time.
Such a sad and unexpected loss. Can’t imagine how painful this is for all of you. Please know that Murray was a pleasure to know, and he will be missed.
Our sincere sympathy to Norma and family.
Our heart felt sympathy to all the McClean families…May your many memories help you through this difficult time…prayers and hugs Norma,Scott,Kelly,Marty and extended family
Deepest Condolences to the McLean Family! You are all in our thoughts and prayers! ❤️
Our sincere sympathy to Norma and family, and all of Murray’s McLean family and Rushfelt family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. From Lyle and Joan Winch
Sincerest sympathies to the McLean families! We are thinking of you!
Norma
Our thoughts are with you and your family at this very sad time. Murray and you have always been together. It is such a loss.
Our heartfelt condolences to Norma and family on the passing of Murray; we had so many laughs and great times over the years; he is going to be missed terribly by all who loved and knew him; the world has lost a great man….
He will be truly missed by one and all who knew him. Deepest condolences from the entire Fitzpatrick family.
My deepest condolences to Kelly and the family! My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Words can not express our sorrow! Larger than life, Murray was. He will be missed. Our sincere condolences to you Norma and your family!
It was with great sadness that we learned of Murray’s passing, please accept our heartfelt condolences. May you all be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you.
Our deepest sympathy to you Norma and your family
So sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to the entire family.
I am so sorry to hear of you sudden loss. Sending you my deepest sympathies.
Bea Dyck
Norma, Scott, Marty and Kelly, our family’s deepest condolences. Wayne & Donna, Eric & Roxanne.