Lavaughn (Vaughn) Murdoch

VAUGHN MURDOCH ST. GEORGE, UT– LaVaughn (Vaughn) Hansen Murdoch, 89, passed away July 20, 2008, at his home in St. George, with his sweet wife, Beth, at his side. Vaughn was born August 24, 1918, in the small farming community of Farnum, Idaho, to Thomas Todd and Sarah Ingerborg Hansen Murdoch. He was the second of seven children. His early years growing up were in Farnum. As a teenager he lived with his grandparents in Salt Lake City for two years. He married Beth Holbrook August 26, 1945, in Ashton, Idaho. He later lived in Idaho Falls and was employed by Pacific Fruit and Produce Co. He retired in 1981, after 39 years of service. Beth and Vaughn purchased 29 acres in the Bone area of Idaho in 1972. They worked together for 25 years and turned this acreage into a beautiful place with an eight hole golf course used by family and friends. In 1993, they moved to St. George, Utah. They have enjoyed living in St. George, especially the SunRiver area, where they have many friends. They have traveled extensively throughout the United States and abroad. Together they have lived a very happy and productive life. Vaughn is survived by his wife of 63 years, Beth; a brother, Gilbert, of Idaho Falls; and two sisters, Della Perry of Ashton, Idaho, and Betty (Dick) Marquise of Vermont. He is preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Clara, and two brothers, Todd and Lynn. There will be a viewing Tuesday evening, July 22, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff Street, St. George, Utah. Funeral Services will held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 26, 2008, Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 S. Ammon Road, Idaho Falls. The family will visit with friends Saturday from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. at Wood East side. Burial will be in the Ammon Cemetery. --------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Diana (Webb) Steinmetz Diana-Axlinelaw@cableone.net Beth, I just wanted you to know how deeply sorry I am for your loss of Vaughn. I have so many memories of being with you both when we would stay at the ranch with Grandma & Grandpa. I absolutely loved when we would come play golf and have homemade ice cream or lemonade. You are so special and mean so much to our whole family. My heart is with you. Your Friend Always, Diana Carla Lewis Dear Beth, Words can't describe my feelings for you and for Vaughn. You are my second parents and my memories are precious and my love for both of you is never-ending. You are in my thoughts and prayers, as always. Love, Carla Lewis LaFoy Richards rcrichards75@gmail.com I haven't seen Vaughn and Beth for 49 years but I still think about them often. I still love you, Beth. Frog Richards Sandy Webb-Colling scolling@bpahealth.com Beth, I am so sorry to hear about Vaughn. I wish I could be there tomorrow but unfortunately I’m unable to make it over there from Boise this weekend. I have the fondest memories of hanging out with you, Vaughn and Grandpa and Grandma. I loved playing golf and having snacks at your place. (Oh, by the way, I can't golf well now either!) I think about those summers often -they were unforgettable summers and I'm so grateful that I was able to spend them with you all. Please know that I am thinking of you and you are in my prayers. With love, Sandy, Brian, Kayla and Travis