Murray Emanuel LaCour, Jr.

On January 6, 2023, Murray completed his life journey, passing away peacefully in his sleep, in his favorite chair, after a year long battle of cancer. He was a devoted husband, father of three children, and grandfather of one.

From his origin in Sitka, Alaska, on October 21, 1945, to his destiny in Palmer, Alaska, on January 6, 2023, Murray's life was one of service and adventure. After graduating he began to serve his Country in the Army National Guard. Shortly after, he started his family, marrying Hannah Jenkins in 1966, when he then began to serve his family. His work ethic allowed everyone in the family to live a life of quality. A prime example of this work ethic was in full display from 1977 to 1979, when Murray built our family home. Given he was already working construction five days a week, he would build the house during the weekends and holidays, rarely taking a day off. When he did have free time, he was an Alaskan man to his core, with a love of the outdoors to hunt, and rivers and oceans to fish. Hobbies included panning for gold, competing in the Backhoe Rodeo at the Alaska State Fair, and exploring the Alaskan countryside.

Murray, affectionately known as Dickie, Demolition Dick, Husky, Uncle Santa and MooMoo, is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Hannah LaCour, three children, Chris LaCour, Lisa LaCour, and Juliette LaCour, one grandchild, Elijah LaCour, and sister Cheryl Easley. His memory will also live on among a number of extended family and friends, all of whom have been touched by his gentle, kind and jovial demeanor. His legacy is the foundation of our family and our rock during turbulent life trials.

There will be no funeral service, but there will be a Celebration of Murray's Life the Summer of 2023 in Palmer, Alaska.