Obituary of Maxine Murray

Maxine , who was the eldest child of six, was born in Minnedosa, Manitoba on July 31, 1938 and spent her early years there. In 1949 the family moved to Destruction Bay, Mile 1083 on the Alaska Highway, they moved again in 1952, this time to Fort St John, BC. Maxine graduated from North Peace Senior Secondary School in 1956. In her younger years Maxine followed a career in nursing which led to many locations in Western Canada for her training and employment. In 1971 Maxine was married to Vern Murray, who subsequently passed away in 1975, Maxine then worked for various employers as a cook in the oilfield camps in Northern BC. In 1981 Maxine met up with the love of her life, Philip Lemire, with whom she shared 15 years of her life in a boisterous and happy relationship, they travelled together extensively in BC and Alberta until Philip or "Curly" passed in 1997. In 2003 Maxine moved to Tumbler Ridge where she lived, tending to her garden and loved ones until 2008 when health issues forced her to move to Dawson Creek where there was better access to medical care. Maxine was a voracious reader with an inquiring, liberal mind, she loved shopping and garage sales. She loved her flower garden and the numerous feline and canine family members she had in her life over the years, Maxine's kitty "Max" was her companion at the end. Maxine also loved canning fruits and vegetables, and the pies she made were the stuff of family legend. She had a large network of family and friends that she loved dearly and who returned her affection. Maxine embraced the trials towards the end of her life in the same courageous manner and with the good humour that she showed throughout her entire life. Maxine will be missed by many. Maxine passed away peacefully on Monday, November 28, 2011 in Dawson Creek, BC at the age of 73 years after a brave battle with cancer. Maxine is survived by her siblings, Bonnie Stone of Fort St John, BC, Jim Stone of Sorrento, BC, and Gerry and Jodi Stone of Andrew, Alberta, as well as her step-children, Gary Lemire, and Paula Huston of Fort St John. Maxine also leaves behind many loving nieces and nephews. Maxine was predeceased by her parents Cliff and Cavell Stone, her two sisters, Gail Kohuch and Elinor Grant, her first husband, Vern Murray, and her second spouse, Philip Lemire. Memories Presented by Maxine's brother; Jim Stone. With respect to Maxine's wishes no formal funeral service will be held. For friends so wishing donations may be made in memory of Maxine to the charity of your choice. Memories and condolences can be sent to InMemoryofMaxine@gmail.com your sharing of your memories of Maxine would be greatly appreciated. The family would like to give a special thanks to the wonderful nurses at the Dawson Creek and District Hospital, particularly Dr. Pilgrim and Dr. Poppa. Very Respectfully Reynars Funeral Home & Crematorium