Father Kim Murray died on July 6, 2024, shortly following admission to Victoria Hospice, after a six-month struggle with congestive heart failure while living at home. Born with cerebral palsy, Kim spent his last four years wheelchair-bound after one fall too many.
After earning an M.Div. from Trinity College, Toronto, Kim began his church ministry at St. John’s Anglican Church, Edmonton. He married Janet in 1979, and a year later, they started the parish of St. Margaret’s, Edmonton, which is still going strong.
Kim completed his Ph.D. in church history from Durham, UK, while working at St. John’s the Divine, Victoria. Subsequent postings in BC included Parksville and Salt Spring Island. Kim is survived by his wife Janet of 44 years, and their greyhound, Shadow. He will be deeply missed by his many relatives, friends, and parishioners.
Taking early retirement in 2008 enabled the Murrays to continue their love of travel, mainly with repeated trips to New Zealand, and to pursue volunteer work. Kim was a great cook and storyteller, usually at the same time. While living on Salt Spring Island, Kim volunteered at the weekly free community meal “Soups On!”, as well as at the Visitor Information Centre on Saturday mornings. He was a stalwart supporter of the local gay community, GLOSSI, now called DAISSI.
A Requiem Mass celebrating Kim’s life will be held at St. Barnabas Anglican Church, 1525 Begbie St., Victoria, on September 6 at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the BC Cancer Agency: 2410 Lee Avenue, Victoria, BC V8R 6V5. Condolences may be offered at www.mccallgardens.com
Dear Janet, so sorry to read about Kim. Condolences and love from Trev and Val.