Murray Edward Schnurr

Murray (Big Ed) Schnurr, age 86, of Hastings passed away April 25, 2010 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. He was born September 10, 1923 in Grand Rapids, Michigan the son of Clifford and Izora (Kermeen) Schnurr. Murray attended Middleville High School and graduated in 1940. \r
He worked at the following, Bliss Manufacturing, Hastings, MI, 1944-1946, Schaffer Foods, Grand Rapids, 1946-1951, Lear Jet, California 1952-1953, National Water Lift, Kalamazoo, MI, 1953-1969 and Building golf courses in Michigan and Florida from 1970 until he retired in 1998. \r
Murray served in World War II, Army Air Force from 1941 until he was honorably discharged in 1944. His hobbies included design engineering, golf, fishing, wood carving, bird watching, painting, drawing, photography and making people smile. \r
Murray was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford (Mike) and Izora Schnurr, Doris Schnurr and Craig William Schnurr. \r
He is survived by, daughters; Sally Schnurr of Ft Lauderdale, FL, Pam Schnurr of Port St. Lucie, FL, sons; Joe (Carol) Schnurr of Hastings, MI and Mike (Candy) Schnurr of Hastings, MI, grandchildren; Karen, Laurie, Joeseph James, Michael, Denise, Scott, Tracey, Lindsey and Cory, great grandchildren; Mathew, Alex, Nathan, Brandon, Ryan and Helen. \r
It was a sad day April 25, 2010 when (Big Ed), Dad, Grandad, Great-grandad left us for bigger fairways and better greens. He has gone on to that wonderful golf course we all can only dream of, where every hole is a hole in one and every golfer is wearing a green jacket and angel wings! We love and miss ya (Big Ed).\r
Respecting his wishes, no services are being held. \r
Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net).