Murrey Charles Anderson

Born ~ December 16, 1962

Date of Passing ~ October 25, 2026

Murrey Charles Anderson passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at the age of 63. Hi Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the Virden Legion

Hall at 2:00pm.

Murrey was born in Rimbey, Alberta on December 16,1962 to Agnes and Lawrence Anderson. When he was three years old, Murrey moved with his family to the Penny farm in Birden, MB.

During this time Murrey was ring bearer at his Uncle Brian Penny’s wedding where he met his

future wife, Colleen Norton, who was the flower girl. Murrey grew up, went to school and helped on the family farm. He graduated from High School and went to college where he earned his electrician’s ticket.

In 1989 Murrey was reintroduced to Colleen and started a long-distance relationship. They were

married in Minnesota in 1991. They lived in the United States for the next three years where

Murrey continued to work as an electrician. They moved back to Virden in 1994 when Murrrey’s

mother was diagnosed with cancer. He worked on the family farm once again. After a while

Murrey went to For McMurrey to work in the oil fields. When he came home, he started short

haul trucking. Murrey loved trucking and worked in that field until his death.

Murrey also enjoyed spending time with his family. He collected comic books with his son, rode

his motorcycle and collected Harley collectables which all the children enjoyed buying him for

Christmas and birthdays. He had also been a brown belt in Tae Kwon Do, liked to draw, read

and continued to learn.

He had a deep faith in Jesus Christ and was always willing to help others and live out his faith.

Murrey is survived by his wife, Colleen, two daughters, Elizabeth Dawn and Hannah Lyn two

sons, Noah Christopher and Zachary Thomas Anderson; as well as his sister Patsy Anderson

and brother Shaun (Tina) Anderson. Murrey was predeceased by his parents, Agnes and

Lawrence Anderson.

The family would like to express their appreciation to the Virden Medical staff that cared for him

throughout his sickness.