From Palo Alto Online:
Glen Murray, 51, a resident of Palo Alto, died Dec. 29, after being diagnosed with liver cancer in September.

He was born in Chillicothe, Ohio, and moved with his family to Palo Alto in 1964, when his father was hired by SRI.

He was a former student at Garland School, Jordan Middle School and Palo Alto High School. He was a member of the Indian Guides, Boy Scout Troop 59 and LRY of the Unitarian Church. Recently, he played guitar with rock-band friends at a local restaurant.

For 20 years he drove a tow truck at Ellison's Towing. His friends at Ellison's recall him being a dedicated worker and loyal friend. He received many awards from AAA for himself and the company.

Around the company he was known as the "MacGyver of Towing," for his improvisational ability in any oddball tow.

He is survived by his wife, Tammy of Sunnyvale; his children, Emily, 11, and Jake, 7; his mother and father, Bob and Barbara Murray of Palo Alto; his sister, Marilyn of Boise, Idaho; and other family members.

A memorial service will be held Feb. 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the Palo Alto Unitarian Church.