Ian was a long-time lurker and recent member of our forums, so I pass this information on for those who may have known him:

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Dear friends,


It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Ian McMurchy at age 64. Ian passed away on Friday, Dec. 19, 2008 following a courageous battle with Vasculitis. A funeral service will be held at Regina Funeral Home, Hwy #1 East, Regina, Sk on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008 at 4:00 p.m.


We would appreciate if you would pass this email along.


Sincerely,
The McMurchy Family

Sorry to hear that. Met him once at the range while I was working in Regina...nice guy. We bs'd about guns and he showed me a lightforce scope...think I even shot the rifle - a short mag made up by GA.
Condolences to the family.

Response in pax, Ian McMurchy.... my condolences to his family & friends.

Condolences to his family. Lou

Ian was a joy to read! I am sorry to hear this. I pass onto his family my condolences.

Sad news, especially during the holiday season.

My prayers are with his family.

I enjoyed alot of his articles, and he will be sorely missed.

I was lucky to meet Ian several times at the range. He was always very interesting to talk with. A great source of knowledge regarding rifles and hunting. Never a man tell another what to do but always ready to provide help in a friendly manner.

Sad to lose another member of the hunting community, may he rest in peace.

Any time we lose a shooter, hunter, gun owner, we all lose! Respect, thoughts and prayers, to his family!

Very sad, I enjoyed his articles. At least he managed to get to Africa and Alaska somewhat recently...

I was very sad to hear the news of Ian passing away.

What is a very odd circumstance in my life is that about a year and a half ago, I decided to take a trip to Sask. outside of hunting season to spend a week with my parents. The reason being is, any time I would go there I spent all my time hunting and with my hunting buds. This time I told no one that I was there but my mom and dad. I made one exception. I called Ian and we went south to the bad lands and did some long range shooting for a day.
It was the last time I saw Ian and the last time I saw my father. At the time, I expected I would see them both for a long time to come. I still do not know what motivated me to make that trip but it has become one of the best trips of my life.

Ian and I were not good buddies or close friends. We knew each other.... we were acquaintances,that's all, but Ian treated me like a close friend. I would call him from the Yukon and he would be away on a hunt somewhere....and I would leave a message with his wife,"Tell Ian to call Daryl when he gets back" and he would always call. I always enjoyed our conversations and I learned a lot from Ian.
The point is... Ian was a very knowledgeable man, very well connected in the gun/hunting world and he treated everyone who loved hunting, guns and the outdoors like a close friend. He was very generous and he did not have to be. He always had time for everyone.

Ian was also a very dedicated family man and I remember him being very excited about his new grandson. From my point of view, Ian lived life to the fullest and was a very interesting, generous, and unselfish man.

Ian left a lasting impression on me....

I... or we lost a good friend.



Daryl Dimen

Sorry to hear about your losses, Daryl

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Originally posted by Gatehouse:
Sorry to hear about your losses, Daryl

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But glad to see you on the forum again. Hope all's well with you and yours.

Cheers
Canuck