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1946
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2013
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James Murdock Obituary
Kanarraville, Ut
James F. Murdock, age 67 returned to our heavenly father, on Dec 3, 2013.
Jim was a beloved Husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great grandfather.
Jim was born Oct 16 1946 to Norman (Dick) Murdock and Carol Limb Murdock, in Greenville Utah.
Jim Was raised in Beaver and Milford. Jim Graduated Milford High school in 1964. Jim worked for the railroad, and the National parks service for a while before joining the U S Navy for four years.
While home on leave from the Navy, Jim met the love of his life, Dana Lyn Williams. At the end of his enlistment they were married Jun 27 1970. And later sealed in the Manti LDS temple, in 1975. Jim and Dana went on to have 5 wonderful children together.
Jim provided for his family by being a mechanic. Jim was a very good mechanic and welder. Jim retired
from the Utah DOT shop in 2011.
Jim was known to his children as "Jimmy good guy" and to his grandchildren as "handsome".
Jim had a very personable personalty and loved to joke, and tell stories. Jim was a accomplished rustic wooden flute maker, and player. Jim was often found in his shop making wooden flutes to sell or give to his family and friends as gifts. Jim was a active member in the LDS church, where he held many callings.
Jim was preceded in death by his Father Norman (Dick), Mother Carol, and sister Joan.
He is survived by his loving wife Dana, children Craig (Andrea) Sarah (Russell) Seth (Randi) Jonathan, and Blake. Sisters Renee, Sandra, and Lewelyn.
A viewing will be held 5 to 7 pm at Southern Utah mortuary, in Cedar City on Friday Dec 6.
Services will be held Saturday Dec 7 in the Kanarraville LDS chapel in Kanarraville Utah at 1 pm. Viewing from 11.30 to 12.30. Interment will be held in the Kanarraville cemetery.
The family would like to give a special thanks to nurses Anthea, and Holly, for their services and compassion.
Online condolences can be sent to www.sumortuary.com
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Memories and Condolences
for James Murdock
Eric Hastings
December 8, 2013
Love ya Jim you were a good friend. Sorry I wasn't there to say bye I just found out couple hrs ago from your son goin to miss ya old man
December 8, 2013
Aaron and I are so sorry for your loss. Uncle Jim was always so kind to us. We love you Aunt Dana and children, grand children. You are in our prayers.
Love,
Tarina & Aaron Warby
Okinawa, Japan
Karen Blackburn
December 7, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss, though we only knew him a short time Craig always had many wonderful and funny stories to share about him that showed what a great man he was. Andrea had great admiration and love for him and always expressed how blessed she was to have him as a father in law. He will be missed by many but his spirit will live on through all the wonderful memories his family has to share about this wonderful man.
Keith Parkinson
December 7, 2013
Dana and family and his sisters too, I know this hard and I'm going to miss him too. I have always thought of Jim and his Dad as two of the best story tellers around back in earlier days. He had a heart of gold. He will truly be missed. Jim may you rest in peace.
Judy Hardy
December 6, 2013
so sorry for your loss i always remember how nice looking he was in school all the girls was after him he was very polite our prayers are with you all i am sure he will be missed may he rest in peace
Cindy DeYoung
December 6, 2013
I always enjoyed Jim! He was fun to see at reunions, etc. He always had a smile and a teasing attitude! Happy to know his suffering is over! Our prayers and hugs are sent your way during this difficult time. Wishing you comfort and peace.
December 5, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you .
December 5, 2013
Love you Jim and family! Your in our prayers! Til we meet again my friend! :) Love Morgan Mortensen
Carol Byers
December 5, 2013
Dear Dana and Family, Blaine and I thought so much of Jim, what a kind man and wonderful neighbor. God Bless your family.
Lovey Boehm
December 5, 2013
My thoughts and prayers go out to Dana and all of the kids. I always thought Jim was quite hilarious. He seemed to find something to joke about in any given situation. I know this is a difficult time for you all, but try to remember that he really and truly is in a better place. All my Love, Lovey Williams Boehm
December 5, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Jw
December 5, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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