1928
Vernon
2023
Vernon Leroy Murdock
September 9, 1928 — September 1, 2023
Vernon Leroy Murdock, son of Millie Lindsay Murdock and Thomas Calvin Murdock, was born on September 9, 1928 in Heber City, Utah. He returned home in paradise to join his beloved wife Elizabeth Joan Vance on September 1st, 2023.
His early life was through the great depression, 6 kids in a 700 square foot house and worked throughout his youth doing various jobs, including farm work. Later he went on to serve a 3-year mission in Argentina. His faith was a core part of him as he was a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints all of his life. He spent his days serving with his many talents. Vernon then attended BYU and graduated with enough hours for a master’s degree. He was an ROTC commissioned officer in the Air Force where he became a pilot flying fighter jets, bombers, and helicopters.
He met his sweetheart Elizabeth while they both attended BYU. They were married August 20th, 1958 in the Salt Lake Temple. Vernon lived with a caring heart and was a friend to everyone, his joy in life being his family. Vernon worked as a respected illustrator, artist, school teacher and inventor.
He is survived by his siblings, Doris Mahoney(Neil), Tom Murdock(Lois), Kathleen Campbell(Ohlan) , Lee Murdock(Barbara); his children, Eric, Shaun, Amy, and Alisa; his grandchildren, Matthew, Javier, Taylor, Landon, Justice, Chance, Brittany, McKelle, Hayden, Aubrey, and Kylee; and his great-grandchildren, Bruce, Korbyn, Indy, Finn, Winnie, Aurora and Grant. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth his parents; his brothers Calvin and Andy ; and his sister Hope Clark.
A memorial service will be held at the Heber City Utah 4th Ward (240 E. 400 S.) on Saturday, September 9th at 11:00am. Friends and family may visit beginning at 9:00 am. Burial services will be held at the Heber Cemetery.
For directed giving as an alternative to flowers, the following charities are recommended.
LDS Humanitarian Services
To stream the services please visit: https://zoom.us/j/97890149098 Or One tap mobile : +13462487799,,97890149098#
His early life was through the great depression, 6 kids in a 700 square foot house and worked throughout his youth doing various jobs, including farm work. Later he went on to serve a 3-year mission in Argentina. His faith was a core part of him as he was a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints all of his life. He spent his days serving with his many talents. Vernon then attended BYU and graduated with enough hours for a master’s degree. He was an ROTC commissioned officer in the Air Force where he became a pilot flying fighter jets, bombers, and helicopters.
He met his sweetheart Elizabeth while they both attended BYU. They were married August 20th, 1958 in the Salt Lake Temple. Vernon lived with a caring heart and was a friend to everyone, his joy in life being his family. Vernon worked as a respected illustrator, artist, school teacher and inventor.
He is survived by his siblings, Doris Mahoney(Neil), Tom Murdock(Lois), Kathleen Campbell(Ohlan) , Lee Murdock(Barbara); his children, Eric, Shaun, Amy, and Alisa; his grandchildren, Matthew, Javier, Taylor, Landon, Justice, Chance, Brittany, McKelle, Hayden, Aubrey, and Kylee; and his great-grandchildren, Bruce, Korbyn, Indy, Finn, Winnie, Aurora and Grant. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth his parents; his brothers Calvin and Andy ; and his sister Hope Clark.
A memorial service will be held at the Heber City Utah 4th Ward (240 E. 400 S.) on Saturday, September 9th at 11:00am. Friends and family may visit beginning at 9:00 am. Burial services will be held at the Heber Cemetery.
For directed giving as an alternative to flowers, the following charities are recommended.
LDS Humanitarian Services
To stream the services please visit: https://zoom.us/j/97890149098 Or One tap mobile : +13462487799,,97890149098#
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