Traverse City, Michigan
| Jerald W. Murdock passed away on March 20th after a courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis. He was born June 4, 1939 in Saginaw, Michigan to William and Myrth Murdock. He spent his childhood in Montrose, Michigan and graduated from Montrose High School in 1957 as... |
My condolences to my cousins on Jerry's passing. Although I personally only met him a few times, his accomplishments were told throughout the family. My wife (Jean Murdock) has heard nothing but positive stories from her parents & friends at Swartz Creek.
Kelly Murdock
April 07, 2013 | Ovid, MI
Something great happened to me; I knew Jerry Murdock.
In over twenty years since meeting and becoming his brother-in-law; I have fond memories of Jerry. No need for Math problems, solutions or quizzes with our relationship. Jerry was a genius, generous and genuine. We enjoyed each other and he often laughed at my jokes, puns and life stories. Jerry was the real deal and often became emotional with just the mention of his mom, dad or his sister Saundra. He loved his family and...
April 05, 2013
Thank you to Mr. Murdock. He made mathematics fun. We will all miss you.
Sorry for the loss to family.
Zoe Lynch
March 24, 2013 | Swartz Creek, MI
Our deepest sympathy to Jerry's family. Jerry will be missed so glad we had a nice visit at the class reunion.. Tom Leineke
Tom & Ardith Leineke
March 23, 2013 | Grand Blanc, MI
When I was at NMC in the '80s, Mr. Murdock was almost unrelenting in his insistence that I should go to IAA. He was so enthusiastic, and he made me feel like I would be a valued part of the school. Without him, I probably would not have gone to Interlochen for high school, and my life would be immeasurably poorer. Every day that I saw him at school, that supportive enthusiasm of his never flagged. I will always remember how truly he cared for Interlochen and the people there, and his...
Johanna Drasner
March 22, 2013 | Irvine, CA
Mr. Murdock was one of my favorite teachers at Swartz Creek High School. His classes were challenging and inspiring. Condolences to the family.
Janet Robertson (1970)
March 22, 2013
Mr. Murdock was my 8th grade b-ball coach & high school math teacher. A great job @ both. RIP coach. Class of 73
Thomas Brunet
March 22, 2013 | Wyoming, MI
Sharon, Dan and Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers and sympathies are with you. Jay and Ginny Grimes
March 22, 2013
Dear Murdock family,
I have very fond memories of Jerry. I know that my parents loved and respected him and all of you. Please accept our condolences and know that you are in our prayers.
God bless you,
David and Sue (Sholler) Lea
Sue (Sholler) Lea
March 22, 2013 | Owosso, MI
