Neil Reed Murray, 88, passed away at his home October 20, 2017, of causes incident to age. The third of six children, Neil was born July 26, 1929 in Altonah, Duchesne County, Utah, to James Wilmer and Anna Murray. He married Ella Rogers on December 22, 1948, in the Manti LDS Temple. Neil was preceded in death by his wife, Ella; two brothers, Deward Wilmer Murray, Darrell Kay (JoAnn) Murray, and his sister, LaVora (John) Tucker. He is survived by two brothers, Jerry (Marylyn) Murray and Dewey (Beverly) Murray; his four children and their spouses: Deward (Jil) Murray, Charlene (Van) Farnworth, Sharon (Brian) Frampton, Reed (Kerry) Murray; 17 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. After having four children, and at great sacrifice to them and his wife, Neil went back to college so he could better prepare himself to provide for his family. He graduated from Utah State University with a degree in Civil Engineering after which he pursued a successful 41 year career for the Soil Conservation Service. He never forgot the sacrifice his family, especially his wife, made in his behalf. So when he became financially able, he always wanted to buy her new dresses. His greatest love was his family, with his beloved wife, at the apex. His love and admiration for her was touchingly evident by the way he always treated her with absolute kindness and consideration. As Neil and Ella's four children grew, each one was lovingly taught about the Gospel of Jesus Christ, His Atonement, and all that is in place for us to be together as eternal families. The Gospel was central in their home both in word and in deed. Neil willingly served in numerous church positions, including ten years as Bishop of the, then, Orem 1st ward, which met in this building. Bishop Murray had a strong and abiding love for the youth of the ward. He spent many hours each summer with the young men on well planned and exciting outings. Those scout trips provided many opportunities for teaching moments. Those teaching moments serve many of those boys, now men, even to this very day. Due to his years of service to the young men, Neil was awarded the Silver Beaver, one of scouting's highest awards. Neil loved getting his growing family together. In 1984, he rented a small single cabin at Aspen Grove in Provo Canyon for a brand new and exciting Christmas adventure. The initial event was a huge success. These outings have continued yearly around Christmas time since then, expanding into the much larger Snowshoe Lodge, then the Family Lodges, and now a whole floor of the Huish Lodge. Neil loved to give $2 bills at Christmas time. He always wanted crisp and new bills, placing them in the stockings for all of the grand kids. It was his way of giving something a little different and special. Throughout his life, Neil was known as a man of integrity. What he said he would do, he did. He could be trusted implicitly. When someone shared something with Neil in confidence, there was no question that confidence request would be respected. Neil deeply cared about the feelings of those around him, whether it be at work, at home, in society or in church settings. He was tender hearted and always offered a nonjudgmental listening ear. A number of extended family members, including grandchildren, nieces and nephews, among others, lovingly referred to him as a special friend who truly cared about them, individually. The Murray home had many fun and enjoyable times. It was commonplace during the children's growing up years for the family to gather in their basement family room and enjoy looking at picture slides from vacations and fun things they had done together. Many delicious holiday meals, barbecues, and general "get togethers" took place throughout the years. These times, and many others, served well to build unity, love and a sense of fun within the family. Everyone who came to his home was welcome and they knew it. The trust he gained from just being who he was will always be a testament to the type of genuine man he was. Neil will always be remembered for his love of the gospel and service to others. Neil loved his family and they love him. Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 26th, 11:00 a.m., at the LDS Sharon Park 1st ward chapel, 225 East 200 North, Orem, Utah. A viewing will be held Wednesday evening, October 25th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 East 800 North, Orem, Utah. There will also be a viewing at the ward chapel prior to funeral services Thursday morning, October 26th, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Interment will be at the Orem City Cemetery. Condolences may be offered to the family online at WalkerSanderson.com.