D. Murray Smith
March 3, 1936 ~ September 23, 2022
Donald (Murray) Smith, 86 years old, of Wynyard, SK, passed away on September 23, 2022.
Murray was born on March 3, 1936, at SE 32 30 18, Copeland, SK, to Donald & Mary. He was raised on the family farm with his brother Harold and twin siblings Dorothy and Brian.
For 5 winters in the late 50’s, Murray worked at a bush camp in British Columbia, where he ran Mack truck, was a chokerman, and resident barber.
On July 12, 1961, Murray married Margaret (Gordena) Copeman at the Semans United Church.
In 1962, Murray & Gordena purchased a house and had it moved from Nokomis to Copeland, which is where they established the family farm and raised their children Gordon, Scott and Heather.
Murray loved his life as a farmer and after 45 years, he retired from farming and moved to Wynyard. While farming, Murray also drove the school bus for many years.
Throughout his life Murray kept himself busy and was always puttering around. He loved to curl, fish, and attend garage sales and auction sales. Murray even tried his hand at operating a gold mine in the Yukon.
After retiring from farming Murray started bowling, continued curling, and made many trips to Whitehorse, Yukon, to visit his grandchildren.
Murray was an active member of the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool, Copeland Curling Club and the Elks Club.
In 2021, Murray moved into Golden Acres where he remained until his passing.
Murray is survived by Gordena, his wife of 61 years; sons Gordon; Scott (Dianne); and daughter Heather (Dan); grandchildren Riley (Richelle); Robin (Alexis); Bailie and Deyel; Shayna; Daria (Tyson); great grandchildren Anna, Aryiah, Emerson & Beckham; sisters-in-law Kay and Gayle (Dayle); brother-in-law Terry Douglas; nieces Penny; Donna (Barry); nephew Paul (Laura); niece Darla (Kevin); niece Cindy Douglas; nephews Kevin Douglas and Kent (Rhonda) Douglas; and many great nieces and nephews.
Murray was pre-deceased by his parents Donald & Mary; brothers Harold and Brian; sister Dorothy; infant sister Frances Elsie; and infant daughter Gayleen.
Memorial Service will be held at Foote Copeland United Church, Copeland SK. on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at 2 pm. The service will be livestreamed to the Conley Funeral Home Facebook page. Interment of ashes will follow at Copeland Cemetery. Lunch will be served at the Copeland United Church basement.
The family would like to thank the Wynyard Golden Acres Home for the compassionate care Murray received.
Arrangements entrusted to Conley Funeral Home, Wynyard, SK. 1-306-554-5000.