Peter Murray was born in Kitimat B.C. and moved to Kamloops in 1960 with his parents and two siblings. Two more brothers rounded the family off during the years he attended Stuart Wood Elementary, John Pederson Secondary and finally Kam High Senior Secondary School. His parents moved the remaining family members to the Chase area where they enjoyed country life and raised a few beef cattle. His parent’s love of gardening was a positive influence and Peter sought summer employment at a mixed vegetable farm.  After graduating in 1975 Peter traveled through Central and South American and developed a growing interest in agriculture.  Peter began his career in farming in the Chase valley with the help and guidance of Henry Grube in 1978.  He continues his passion of agriculture today.  Once a farmer, always a farmer.  

 

Raymonde was born in Kamloops and grew up in Chase on Wagon Wheel Ranch along with her three sisters. Her parents Raymond (Dan) and Joyce Dunn settled in Chase in 1949. The farm was a part of the Veteran’s Land Act that had been initiated by the Federal Government for veterans after the Second World War. Dan had been in the RAF as a fighter pilot; Joyce was a WRN with the British Navy and became one of many ‘war brides.’ Together they operated Dunn’s Dairy for fourteen years until 1960 when Dan changed vocation returned to U.B.C. and became a high school teacher at Chase Secondary until his retirement in 1983.

 

In 1998 Raymonde met Peter and as they say in Hollywood ‘the rest is history’. They were married in the corn July of 2002. Raymonde and Peter’s philosophy of life begins with a love for each other and love of the land they farm together.  They desire to preserve a way of life and protect a heritage for the next generation. They strive to produce healthy and delicious food for their families and customers. They love and cherish, their daughters, son in law and extended family members - not to forget their various dogs, cats, and sheep!

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As families grow and change Peter and Ray are excited to continue the pumpkin patch and corn maze tradition with daughters Ashley and Christine and Ashley's husband Jordan!  They are full of new and exciting ideas for the future. 

 

Jordan and Ashley now have their own farm and market (Pete Murray's Market) carrying on the corn producing legacy with help from family.