Born of Eneas and Marie Murray, on the 13 of September, 1939, the second of 9 children, John was a natural leader. He was responsible, protecting and teaching his siblings survival as a "Big Brother" could. And a big brother he was indeed. John grew to 6'4", the tallest of the 9.
John was a hunter. He hunted Oklahoma, Colorado, South America and Africa. Our freezer at home was always stocked with Deer, Elk and other wild game. Farming was a natural for John. Driving a tractor, instead of a race car was his fun. He raised Pecans, acres of them. Anyone for underwater scuba? Yes John did it.
As his wife, I was gifted with the best 30 years of my life with this wonderful man. There wasn't much he wouldn't or couldn't do. Cattle to Ostrich, John was in. John knew how to work. He didn't play golf, tennis or cards -sweat was his game. Success was his thrill. We built businesses, barns, log cabins as well as beach homes. Then boats. Our Alaskan Yachts was another ·Why Not?"
I was not only in love with this man, I just loved him. He was amazing!
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