A guest post from Timothy's wife
My name is Anita Sliger Murray, class of 1976. I was married to Timothy E. Murray
for 20 years. We dated all through high school. We grew up on Vanderburgh St.
Tim passed away at home in his sleep in October 1997. Tim left 4 children, Tim Jr.,Dan, Eric, and Melissa. Tim will always be in our hearts, it was a shock, he was only 42 years old. I have seven grandchildren. Tim never got to enjoy them. Tim was a funny, and joking guy. Tim and his family were involved with the East Gary Little League many years ago. Tim's grandparents owned the Old Lake Tavern for many years. Tim graduated with the class of 1973. I guess I would like to see maybe a prayer service for all that have passed on from the class of 1973.
Thank You, Anita Murray and Family of Timothy E. Murray
Obituary published in Post Tribune
Timothy E. Murray, Sr. Age 42, of Portage, passed away Thursday, October 9, 1997, at his home. He was born May 26, 1955, in Gary, Ind., to the late Michael and Darlene (Albright) Murray. He was a 1973 graduate of Thomas Edison High School in East Gary and was an area resident all of his life. He was married to Anita Sliger on March 22, 1977, at Crown Point, Ind. He was a crane operator at Midwest Steel and a member of Steelworkers Local 6103, AFL-CIO. Also an Indiana state licensed plumbing contractor. He is survived by his wife, Anita, 3 sons, Timothy Jr., Daniel and Eric, and a daughter, Melissa, all of Portage; 2 brothers, Michael (Pamela) Murray, Dennis (Jamie) Murray, and sister, Katherine (Jack) Leath, all of Chesterton. Funeral services 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 14, 1977, at the Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel, 5341 Central Ave., Portage. Rev. Mark Overmyer officiating. Interment Calvary Cemetery.
