February 29, 1944-July 7,2024
Lucille passed away at the age of 80 with her husband and children at her side in the Davidson Long Term Care Centre, where she had been residing since March 2024.
Lucille was the only child born to Donald and Jean Knox of Davidson, Sask. in the Maple Valley district. She lived on the farm with her parents until her own mom passed away suddenly when she was 3 ½ years old. She then was cared for by her father, as well lived with her grandparents, a friend Audrey Murphy, and her Aunt Elda in Calgary. She attended school at Maple Valley, Davidson and LCBI in Outlook where she met and married the love of her Life, Alex (Ted) Murfitt April 20, 1963, on the farm where they spent 61 years together. They farmed and raised five children plus a nephew Lorne Murfitt. Lucille was diagnosed with M.S. shortly after the youngest child was born in 1971 and was able to live with this diagnosis and its challenges in her own home until Feb 2024 with the dedicated care of her husband, assistance from Home Care as well as family and friends.
Lucille will forever be remembered for her amazing smile, loving everyone, and choosing Joy over despair at every opportunity. Lucille loved having her family come and spend time at the farm, there was always lots of food, fun, laughter, and room for tears. Her true happy place was sitting on their deck listening to the birds and enjoying a coffee with a visit.
Lucille is survived by her husband Alex (Ted), sons Edward, daughter Jean (Dave), Chris (Dorothy), Cal (Dianne) and Randy (Kim). Grandchildren: Dalton, Landon (Breanne), Martina (Taylor), Corbin, Chelsea (Devon), Greg, Braden (Ashley), Tara (Brennan), Alicia, Cole (Kyela), Clay (Dakota), Paris, Sedrik. Great-grandchildren: Libby, Emerson, Harper, Aliza, Ruth, Brynn, Braelynn, Everlee, Rhett, Theodore, Nathan, Maddyson, Maria, August, Collier, Abbigail, Edward-Jaxon, Lillianna. Sister-in-laws Judy (Howard) Saelof, Bev Murfitt, Rose Murfitt. As well as many nieces, nephews and extended close family members.
Lucille was predeceased by her parents Donald and Jean Knox, Fred and May Murfitt, Kenny, Stan, and Fred Murfitt.
A Celebration of Life was held July 13,2024 at Davidson, Sacred Heart Catholic Church- United service. Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson in care of arrangements. Donations can be made to M.S. Canada, Davidson Heath Trust Fund (payable to the Town of Davidson) or Telemiracle (Kinsmen Foundation Inc).
