Murray Stewart Thompson
May 11, 1923 - February 1, 2009

Reverend Murray Thompson, 85, died peacefully at home in Langley, British Columbia on February 1^st, 2009.  He was predeceased by his wife of 61 years, Margaret (nee Bagrie).  He is survived by sons David, Gregg, Paul, Blair, and daughter Susan.   

Born in Ontario, Murray was raised and educated in Manitoba.  Ordained in 1946 by the United Church of Canada, he spent twenty-two of his forty-four years of active ministry as a parish minister.  He served churches in Manitoba and B.C. 

He was a pioneer among clinically trained hospital chaplains in Canada, founding director of the Pastoral Institute of B.C., and one of the founders of the Canadian Association for Pastoral Practice and Education. 

A memorial service was held at South Burnaby United Church, Burnaby B.C. on February 7^th, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. with the Rev. Ian MacDonald presiding.  In lieu of flowers, donations were directed to the Canadian Association for Pastoral Practice and Education or the Mission and Service Fund of the United Church of Canada.

Information provided from Vancouver Sun obituary

and the United Church Observer