Agnes Murdoch

AGNES MURDOCH Click here to view Agnes's Video Tribute SHELLEY, ID -- Agnes Simonsen Murdoch, 88, of Shelley, passed away March 9, 2009, at the home of Troy and Josilyn Halter (caregivers) in Woodville, Idaho. She was under the care of Blackfoot Home Health & Hospice. She was born July 7, 1920 in Randers, Denmark to Simon Neils Simonsen and Agnes Valborg Bjornstrom Simonsen. She grew up in Denmark and attended schools there. She immigrated to the United States in 1950. On January 6, 1956, she married Brigham "Dallas" Murdoch in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. Together they raised eight children. Dallas preceded her in death January 17, 2008. Agnes was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She served in the Primary, Sunday School, and Young Women organizations. She also served as an officiator in the Idaho Falls temple. She lived in Randers and Copenhagen Denmark, St. Louis, Missouri, Billings, Montana, as well as Grant, Roberts, Sugar City, Rigby, Idaho Falls, and Shelley. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. Survivors include: Daughter: Luann (Ross) Dodds, Riverton, UT Son-in-Law: Wayne Versy Son: John (Marie) Murdoch, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Ruth (Alan) Schulz, Salt Lake City, UT Daughter: Ann Matesen, Logan, UT Son: Thomas (Sharon) Murdoch, Woodville, ID Son: Dallas (Joan) Murdoch, Grace, ID Daughter: Helen (Ronald) Hall, Orem, UT 49 Grandchildren; 139 Great Grandchildren and 4 Great-Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Dallas, her daughter, Mary Lou Versey, and her son, Ronald. Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 Noon Saturday, March 14, 2009, at the Shelley LDS South Stake Center, 675 S. Milton Avenue, Shelley, with Bishop Vern Bowden officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. prior to services at the church. Burial will be in the Grant-Central Cemetery following a family luncheon at the church. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Larry & Susan Hansen happyhelper@cableone.net We are saddened by your loss. Know our hearts are with you at this time. Our prayers will include your family. We know how much help prayer can be. Feel peace to know that the Lord is in control of all things and she is at peace. Love, Larry & Susan Hansen Ardis Walton I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. You are included in my prayers. Ardis Walton Robin Riva rrivas@fairpoint.com We wanted to let you know that we are thinking of you all at this time that aunt Agnes has passed on. We know that she is in a better state now and with the ones that she loves that have already passed on. Mom (Katie Lyon) is very sick with bronchitis and the rest of us with colds. We probably won't be in attendance at the funeral. But we love you all and are remembering you. Love, Robin, Suzanne, Kathy, and Katie. Ole, Kirsten og Karin B. Mogensen bjoernstrup@hotmail.com We are so very sorry to hear of your loss of your dear Mother/Grandmother and our dear aunt Agnes. It is a special sad feeling for us in Denmark as Agnes is the last of our mothers Family. We knew Agnes for her kindness and happiness for the life when she and Dallas visited Denmark and through all her letters. You will always be in our hearts.