Jeffrey John Murray

Jeffrey John Murray age 72 passed away on June 2nd 2025. He was born February 1, 1953 in Ogden Utah to Rita and Evan Murray. Jeff grew up in West Point and graduated from Clearfield High School. He served as a missionary to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Growing up Jeff enjoyed the scouting program and earned his Eagle Scout at 14.
After his mission Jeff married his high school sweetheart Billie Wood and together they had 4 daughters, Jenny, Jodi, Jessica, Katelyn.
Jeff was extremely gifted musically. He could play the piano by ear and composed some of his own music. He was an amazing banjo player and everyone loved listening to the way Dad performed. He was an entertainer! He even made an appearance on the “Gong Show” and performed his (One Man Band) which included banjo, drums, and harmonica.
Jeff went on to marry Renae Follis of Salem Oregon, soon after they had Andrea.
Jeff had a passion for family history work and was especially proud of his Scottish Heritage, he even became the President of the Oregon Scottish Society and ran the festivals. He challenged himself to learn how to play the bagpipes and loved “Scotland the Brave”.
He was a gifted photographer. He was always behind the camera. He started his own business called Duplitech Photography later named Jeff Murray Photography and shot many weddings and restoring old photos.
Jeff was a amateur geologist a rock lover at heart. He discovered a 1,000 pound granite erratic rock where he was recognized and the rock is displayed at the OMSI Museum in Portland Oregon.
Jeff loved telling stories and jokes and wanted to make people laugh. He was always trying to make a friend out of a stranger and happy to meet new people. He was proud to be a girl dad with his 5 daughters and would try to find opportunities to share photos and talk about them often.
He loved the gospel and had a testimony of Jesus Christ. Some of his favorite callings were serving in the primary and leading the hymns.
Later in life he met Maria de Jesus Vasconcelos. They got married June 16th 2023. They made their home together in Layton Utah. They enjoyed driving up the mountains, seeing the Buffalo at Antelope Island. Jeff realized one of his life’s dreams when they traveled to the pyramids in Mexico. He enjoyed traveling to Brazil and seeing many places where Maria grew up. Their short time together will be treasured.
Jeff is preceded in death by his beloved parents, Evan and Rita Murray, and his brother in law, Marty Nielsen. He is survived by his wife Maria, siblings- Mark (Becky) Scott, Ty (Julie), Robin Nielsen and Chris. Daughters, Jenny Murray, Jodi Murray, Jessica (Dustin) Nutt; Katelyn Thurman, Andrea (Brett) Ragon of Roseburg OR. Grandchildren- Lincoln, Jedrik, Griffin, Jorie, River, Tayler, Boston, Charlotte, Bailey and Danielle.
A viewing will be held at Myers Mortuary in Roy, 5865 S 1900 W, Roy, UT, Saturday June 7th from 10:00 - 12:00 p.m. Following will be a celebration of life at 1:00 p.m. at a family’s residence located at 2742 W. 1300 N., Clinton, Ut 84015. Bring your camp chair or blanket. Interment will be at the West Point Cemetery, 80 N. 4000 W., at a later time.