Murray Daniel Reiner

Murray Daniel Reiner
August 30, 1922 - July 30, 2014

Murray Daniel Reiner passed away at the age of 91 on July 30, 2014 in Clearfield, Utah. He was born August 30, 1922 to Jacob Albert Reiner and Ruth Levy Reiner-Paris in Brooklyn, New York. He married Opal Inez Whitaker Reiner on January 18, 1945.
Murray joined the United States Army Aircorps - Airforce on August 11, 1941 where he served honorably during World War 2. He was discharged on October 19, 1945 after serving 4 years. During his service he earned an American Theater Medal, Good Conduct Medal and American Defense Medal with one Bronze Star. He was Jewish his entire life until he converted and was baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in August, 2013.
He loved milkshakes, and to make up jingles. He wrote the song, "My Ideal", that was later sung by Frank Sinatra and many other artists throughout the years.
Murray loved baseball, and he played from High School to the age of 77. He was a New York Mets fan through and through, and enjoyed the opportunities he had to cheer for his team. Murray also had the opportunity to coach many men's and women's softball leagues throughout his life, including his great grand-daughters T-ball team.
Murray is survived by his wife Opal Inez Whitaker Reiner; children; Dana B. (Judy), Janice L. ("C.B.") Johnson, and Keith L. (Holly); 9 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren.
VisitationMyers Mortuary of Layton
250 N. Fairfield Rd.
Layton, UT 84041
August 5, 2014
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ServiceMyers Mortuary of Layton
250 N. Fairfield Rd.
Layton, UT 84041
August 6, 2014
11:00 AM
CemeteryUtah Veterans Memorial Park Cemetery
11177 South Camp Williams Road
Bluffdale, UT 84065
August 6, 2014