Ellen Marie Murray

Gift from God February 26, 1949. Gift to God November 26, 2018.

Ellen Marie (Rue) Murray was a beloved daughter of Norman and Ruby Rue, now in heaven; and wife of Mike Murray, mother of Matthew and Melissa Murray, sister of Eileen Reichert, sister-in-law of Bruce Reichert and Chris Murray, niece of Joyce Heater, and niece and cousin of many Rue, Nerison, and LeRud families, beloved Sister in Christ of many congregants of Faith Lutheran Church and Holy Cross Lutheran Church (Salem, Oregon), and dear and respected friend of co-workers at Columbia Lutheran Home, and her social circles at Mothers of Twins Club and Faith Lutheran Church Choir and Women’s Book Group.

Her joys and spiritual nourishment were singing and playing piano at church and as Activity Director at Columbia Lutheran Home, digging in her garden, and creating wonderful artful experiences for Sunday school, choir, church and family traditions, and Mothers of Twins club programs.

Her suffering was great. She held hope, and was so grateful for the competent, kind and gracious nurses and doctors that cared for her physical and social needs. Ellen and her family are grateful to Pastor Shannyn and family and friends for their spiritual support.

Her spirit was angelic as she selflessly gave her loved ones the blessing to have “the Lord give YOU peace”.