MURRA, CLarence 1924-2008

MURRA, WINTERS, WILLMS, GREIMANN, CHAMBERS, TORLAND, JURGENS, FARROW

Posted By: Jeff Phillips (email)
Date: 3/31/2008 at 23:27:07

Clarence Murra
January 12, 1924-March 25, 2008

IOWA FALLS—Clarence Murra, 84, of Iowa Falls, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2008, at his home. Funeral services were held Friday, March 28, at the Evangelical Free Church, Iowa Falls. Memorials may be directed to the family c/o his wife: Evelyn Murra, 1014 1st Ave. N., Iowa Falls, IA 501216. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.

Clarence Murra was born Jan. 12, 1924, to Dick and Mary (Winters) Murra at Buffalo Center. He attended rural Winnebago Country School. On Sept. 15, 1944, Clarence was united in marriage to Evelyn Mae Willms at the First Baptist Church, Hampton. To this union two daughters were born: Laurel and Connie. Clarence was employed by the Iowa Falls Coop Lumber Yard for many years; the Hardin County Conservation for seven years; and then for the Iowa Falls Parks and Recreation Department until retirement. He enjoyed mowing, snow removal, woodworking, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his wife, family and friends, but his pride and joy were his grandkids and great-grandkids. Clarence touched many lives, and will be greatly missed and forever cherished by those who love him.

Clarence Murra is survived by his wife: Evelyn Murra of Iowa Falls; his daughters: Laurel (Ron) Greimann of Sheffield, and Connie (Steve) Chambers of Galt; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three sisters: Arlene Thorland, Grace (Bill) Jurgens and Marion (Verdon) Farrow, all of Buffalo Center; and three brothers: Arnie (Burnett) Murra of Forest City, John Murra of California, and Dick (Betty) Murra of Texas.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Dick and Mary Murra; two sisters: Helen Hovey and Cornelia Staggs; and two brothers: Richard Murra and Bill Murra.