Dr. Frederick Nelson Murray of Tulsa, OK died July 20, 2014. The former Air Force officer, professor of geology and meteorology, land and exploration manager for energy companies, geologic consultant, and local community volunteer will be remembered by many for his knowledge, experience, and time that he shared with others.

Fred was born in Tulsa, OK on April 21, 1935 to Dr. Albert Murray and Esther Murray. He married Judith K. Kurfman in Champaign, IL in 1967. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Ann V. Murray.

Fred was a graduate of Tulsa University, the University of Washington, and the University of Colorado. He obtained a B.S. in Geology, a B.S. in Meteorology and Climatology, and an M.S. and PhD. in Geology respectively.

He served two years as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force from 1958-1960. Based at Ben Guerir AFB, he served as a weather forecaster for pilots who flew missions and made surveillance during the Cold War.

An extensive traveler, Fred enjoyed adventure, being outdoors, and working with the land. Whether he was surveying the land, improving the landscape, or maintaining cabins, he spent time either at his farm in Creek County, OK or in Scholfield, CO at the family cabin.

Fred was actively involved with Will Rogers HS Class of 1953 and served as Westminster Class's treasurer at First Presbyterian Church of Tulsa. He was a weekly volunteer for Helping Hand, Eastern Oklahoma Community Food Bank, and affiliated with local and national geological associations that brought enrichment programs to Tulsa youth to encourage their endeavors in physical and geological science.

He is survived by his wife, Judith; daughter and son-in-law, Michelle Murray-Cline and Brad Cline of Goddard, KS; daughter, Kathleen Murray of Tulsa, OK; and two grandsons, Iain F.M. Cline and Isaac R.J. Cline.

A Memorial Service will be held at First Presbyterian Church of Tulsa on July 28th at 11:00 AM. Visitation 8AM-9PM, on Sunday, July 27th at Moore Southlawn Chapel. Moore's Southlawn 918-663-2233 share memories at www.moorefuneral.com