Hugh “Murray” McCrimmon, 88, of North Battleford, SK, passed away Monday, September 24th, 2018 in the Battlefords Union Hospital. 

Murray was born October 8th, 1929 in Meadow Lake, SK to Hugh and Iva (McGregor) McCrimmon. He graduated from Carpenter High School in 1947 and from the University of Saskatchewan School of Agriculture in 1949. Murray was a farmer for 60 years near Four Corners, west of Meadow Lake. His passion and legacy was farming and he reluctantly retired in 1995 after a heart attack. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed traveling in his retirement years. He also enjoyed playing cards, bowling, woodworking, watching ball games and spending time with his family.

Murray is survived by his wife Bev of 31 years, daughter Margaret (Wayne) Spofford, son Phillip (Jennifer) McCrimmon, son Kenny McCrimmon, son Teddy (Lori) McCrimmon, stepdaughter Karen (Brad) McLeod, stepson Glenn vanRamshorst, stepdaughter Lana (Andy) Moritz and many loving grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family. He was a loving father, husband, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to all. Murray was predeceased by his parents, sister Eileen (Roy) Armstrong, sister Bernice (Vic) Stubbington and daughter-in-law Bev McCrimmon.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, September 29th at the Meota Hall.  Reverend Kun Kim will be officiating. Burial will follow at Meota Cemetery.  Memorial donations may be made to the Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation, 1092 107th Street, North Battleford, SK, S9A 1Z1.  The family has placed their trust with Sallows & McDonald-Wilson & Zehner Funeral Home 306-445-2418.  Condolences may be made to the family at www.SallowsandMcDonald.com

• Date : 2018-09-24
• Location : North Battleford, SK