In Memoriam

An image of William Murdoch.
William “Bill” Murdoch, BCom’55

Bill Murdoch passed away peacefully in Salmon Arm, BC, at the age of 91, after "90 great years" and one in declining health. Bill's love of the ocean and commerce degree in 1955 led to a career in the fishing industry in BC, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, the Philippines and India. Captain Bill built a 38-foot sailboat, the Leisure Lee, and sailed to Alaska for his 80th birthday. "Mr. Fix It" enjoyed the challenge of repairing things over buying brand new. He loved competing in golf, bridge and ping pong. He was a master woodworker, salmon smoker, creative inventor, investor and music lover. He expressed his love generously through acts of service to his friends, his church and his wife, Ev, daughters Joan, Kathy and Barb, nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Bill remained a positive, loving, caring and interesting man to the end, and is deeply missed.