Scott Murdoch

SCOTT MURDOCH IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Scott Brigham Murdoch, 23, of Idaho Falls, died October 4, 2005, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. He was born September 16, 1982, in Rexburg, Idaho, to John Brigham Murdoch and Marie Brady Murdoch. He attended schools in Aberdeen, Idaho, Dora Erickson and Clair E. Gale in Idaho Falls, graduating from Idaho Falls High in 2001, and attended Idaho State University. During his school years, he also earned his Eagle Scout award. He worked for Blacker Furniture in the warehouse and as a driver. In 2001, he was called to the Phillipines, Manila Mission and was currently serving in the Idaho Falls Singles Branch. He enjoyed family-centered activities and especially enjoyed his nieces and nephews as well as skiing, fishing, electrical work, reading and computers. He is survived by: Parents: John and Marie Murdoch, Idaho Falls, ID Sister: Laura (Scott) Bowman, Ashton, ID Brother: John Brady (Amy Lynne) Murdoch, Shelley, ID Sister: Amy (Kalob) Parson, Idaho Falls, ID Sister: Donna Lee (Josh) Packer, Nampa, ID Sister: Julie (Devvin) Johnson, Provo, UT 15 nieces and nephews He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Donna Hall Brady, and his paternal grandmother, Winona Lee Murdoch. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 8, 2005, at the Idaho Falls Stake Center, 1155 East 1st Street, with Bishop Lance Toone of the Idaho Falls 20th Ward conducting. The family will visit with friends Friday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 273 North Ridge Avenue. Burial will be in the Grant-Central Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. __________________________________________ Condolences sent: Beverly Holtom (beverlyholtom@cableone.net) Our deepest sympathies go out to your family at this time. Know that your are in our prayers, and thoughts and that you may be comforted during this difficult time. Sincerely, Marshall and Beverly Holtom and Family Gail Snedigar (gsned@hotmail.com) Dear Dr. Murdoch, I am not employed with District 91, but many of my friends are. I met you in Pocatello and interviewed with you at a career fair. I enjoyed our visit. When I heard about your son, my heart broke. I wanted to let you know how very sorry I am. Nothing hurts as much as losing a child. Even though time softens the pain, memories remain forever of the precious time we spend with our children. Please know how much we feel for you. Our prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely, Gail Snedigar Von & Ramona Anderson (vonand@juno.com) We are very sorry about your loss. If there is anything we can do to help let us know. Von & Ramona Anderson Rose Marie Smith (rosemaries@provo.edu) We would like to send our sincerest sympathy and condolences to your family. May you all be blessed with the influence and power of The Comforter. May our Father in Heaven bless you and envelope you with His love at this very difficult time. Julie, we love you Friends at Amelia Earhart Elementary School Chuck Shackett (cshackett@d93.k12.id.us) Dear John and Marie, We in District #93 send our deepest condolences. Are hearts are with you. John I could not have more respect for you as a leader and colleague. I am honored to be associated with you in this great work. In honor of Scott we will be contributing to the Endowment fund. May God bless you. Sincerely, Chuck Mark Willis (wil00041@byui.edu) I remember Scott as an energetic friend of mine who I knew from IFHS, Seminary, and the MTC. Scott was in the MTC for some of the time I was there. We always seemed to be able to find each other before Sunday Devotionals. Before the devotional would start he and I would explain what we had learned about our languages in the past week. Scott was always excited and eager to share the new sounds and word structure of his language. I know he was able to teach the people of the Philippines because he had such a great desire to share his testimony with others. I will miss Scott, but will have pleasant memories of the time we spent talking together and the letters we wrote each other while in the mission field. Mark Willis Cody Claver (cclaver@k12.com) Dear John: It was with great sadness that I heard of Scott's passing. I have many fond memories of Scott from when we crossed paths at Clair E. Gale Junior High. Scott always was a pleasant young man and very much enjoyed talking to him. He had great intellect and was very much a deep thinker. I appreciated too his determination and hard work as well on the athletic field, especially watching him endeavor in track and field. My heart and my prayers are with you, Marie and the rest of your family. Scott was a wonderful young man and he will be missed. Sincerely, Cody Claver Sharon Portela (portela@usa.com) Dear President and Sister Murdoch, I am so surprised at the death of your sweet son that I don't know what to say. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sharon Portela