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1936
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2021
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Michael Murdoch Obituary
A giant oak has fallen. Michael Clark Murdoch. Though he was short of stature, he was a giant in our lives. He was born on February 28, 1936 to David Lennox Murdoch and Ora Maurine Clark. He passed away on June 4, 2021 of heart failure. He is survived by his wife Connie Riley Murdoch and children: Janthia (Gary) Hamblin, Kathryn (Kim) Reid, David (Barbara) Murdoch and Mike (Rebecca) Murdoch. Additionally there are 15 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. He is also survived by sister-in law Arthel Murdoch, and sister Janet (Allan) Wilson . He was preceded in death by his mother and father, brother William (Bill) and parents-in-law Herbert Riley and Virginia Sturm Riley.
He was Jack-of-all-Trades and very inventive. He loved to help people. He loved carpentry and built lovely and clever things. He was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day-Saints. His testimony of Jesus Christ was firm. He served a mission to Great Britain 1956-1958. He served faithfully in many callings in the Church. He and Connie served together in the Australia Sydney North Mission 2002-2004. He was privileged to serve as an ordinance worker in the Jordan River Temple for eight years. He and Connie enjoyed square dancing for 30 years.
He was a wonderful husband and father - always positive, supportive, patient and kind.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 12, 2021 at 11:00 am in the West Jordan 57th Ward chapel 7511 So. 2700 West, West Jordan, UT.
Family and friends may call Friday evening from 6:00 - 8:00pm at the chapel, and Saturday morning 9:30 - 10:40 am prior to the service.
At his request, in lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity.
Services are being handled by Premier Mortuary. The obituary may be viewed on their website www.premierfuneral.com
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Linda de Azevedo
June 16, 2021
Offering sympathy and condolences to all the Murdoch Clan in the passing of Mick. What a pleasure to know him and enjoy his enthusiasm for life. Love to you, Connie, and your lovely family.
Jeff and Melanie Wheelwright
June 14, 2021
We were so blessed to know 'Mic" for many years. To count him in our circle of friends was a gift. Not learning he had died until last night 6/13 sent us to bed with heavy hearts. Our prayers our with dear Connie and family.
Tom & Linda McLelland
June 10, 2021
We sure have loved Mike and you as we have been in the most sacred experiences together doing sealing in the temple. Mike had a wonderful and fun sence of humor. We will miss him and look forward to continued experiences with you. We love you like family. Our prayers are with you as you move forward.
Douglas and Irene McLelland
June 8, 2021
Dear Connie we will miss his sweet smile. It has been a pleasure to work with you and your husband for The last 5 years doing Temple ceilings you are very sweet people and we love you very much if there's anything that we can do for you let us know we love you very much and we are so sorry at this time you are the most wonderful people we've had the privilege of knowing.
Sally Dewey
June 8, 2021
My deepest sympathy.
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