L.T. "Tom" Murray Jr.

Birth date: Jan 2, 1926 Death date: Jul 5, 2017

L. T. Murray, Jr. In the wee hours of July 5th, our father, Lowell Thomas Murray, Jr., passed away in his sleep, after a day of ensuring his beloved fireworks show had his appropriate direction! Tom was born January 2, 1926 to Lo Read Obituary

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Tad Browne

425w ago

Tom was a large part of my idea of what a man, a husband, a father, should be, as I grew up a few doors down. Toby is my oldest pal and we got many a paternal word from Tom, always fair but stern, plenty of good humor and faith that boys will be boys, tender-hearted to shed a tear for Charlie Chaplain, roar at the Rosebowl game, and laugh with great gusto. Life was good and Tom made me feel that if I approached it with that same good spirit I would also have a life well lived. I'll miss him.
- Tad Browne

Bob Harbison

426w ago

Added a new photo to the Memories Album album.

David Wyman

426w ago

We will miss his smile and good cheer. What a terrific, generous friend. Polly and David

Ron Schillinger

428w ago

My sincere love and best wishes to Toby and the rest of the Murray Family.

Early in my 36-yr. forest management career, I had the pleasure, privilege and honor to work for Tom Murray as the Mineral Forest Manager for 8 years. The company was then West Fork Timber Company. We lived in the Mineral Log Lodge all of those years. Toby even stayed with us most of one summer.

Those were totally awesome times and experiences- both professionally as well as socially. My family and I were treated as part of the Murray Family. And I still feel that way.

The entire Murray Family helped teach me the meaning of love. And I love you each and carry the many memories of Tom and each of you.

Ron Schillinger

Suzanne C Ostrom

428w ago

Condolences from Bobby and Suzie (Novak) Ostrom. What a life your dad had. I am proud to say that after my dad died we donated some train items of his to the museum. So glad these things will be seen and enjoyed by future generations. RIP L.T.

John Mcmahon

428w ago

Sharing a duck blind or salmon skiff with Tom Murray was an enjoyable experience, and I am ever grateful that he gave me those opportunities. He greatly enjoyed having his friends and business associates share such good times with him, and everyone truly appreciated his generosity and company. As a successful businessman and second-generation forest industry leader he exemplified the connection to the history of the state's forestry operations and timberlands managment in a way that few others could do. He will be long remembered by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

John McMahon

The Mallon Family: Rpm, Peggy And Tim.

428w ago

Sent a Shades of Purple to the Murray family.

Colorful arrangement of purple roses and greenery sits elegantly on a wooden table.

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Susan Frederick

428w ago

In 1957, Tom Murray asked the Kiso family to move to the Mineral Lodge. It’s difficult to describe what it was like for a family of five, living in a small, two-bedroom home, to move to that beautiful, spacious residence – and it was across the street from a lake! We felt like the luckiest kids in the world.

Occasionally, Tom would come up, and my dad (Al Kiso) said Tom was the only man he knew who could watch tv, read the newspaper, and carry on a conversation – all at the same time!

Tom loaned my dad the money to purchase his first logging truck. That loan enabled dad to be self-employed, which had a positive, long-term impact on our family.

I am forever grateful to Tom Murray for his generosity and kindness to my family. Sincere condolences and prayers.

Susan (Kiso) Frederick

Martin E. Hansen

428w ago

I was privileged to work with Tom for nearly 30 years on his beloved Mt Rainier Scenic Railroad. Tom's contribution to preserving steam logging history is second to none. Tome will be missed by all that knew him.
Martin E. Hansen

Mack Hogans

428w ago

I had the pleasure of knowing Tom, through his son and my friend Toby, during much of my career at Weyerhaeuser Company. I have fond memories of Tom, his charm, wit, humorous stories and genuine love for forestry, logging and trains! I was reluctant, but he got me to ride on his miniature trains and track at his place on American Lake! When the ride was over, I loved it so much, I wanted to go again! I also got a rich history lesson from Tom on the role of trains in logging in the Pacific Northwest.
Tom was deeply insightful about people, politics and topics of the day. He was always full of energy, and his voice was always big and booming! However, his heart was bigger! I genuinely believed he would give you the shirt off his back. Tom is a legend that appeared to live a full life and I am saddened by his passing! My condolences to Tom's family!
Mack Hogans

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