Miriam Murdock

Miriam Lee Murdock, 75, of Polson, passed away June 6, 2006, from natural causes at Evergreen Health and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born June 9, 1930, in Great Falls. After high school, Miriam attended school for secretarial and nurses training, and she worked as a legal secretary in Great Falls, but her main job was homemaker.

She married James Alexander Murdock in Whitefish in 1955. She was active in Meals on Wheels and the Eastern Star. She loved horseback riding and exploring the out-of-the-way places in Montana. Her favorite outing was traveling to the National Bison Range.

She was preceded in death by her son Russell Murdock and two grandchildren.

Miriam is survived by her husband Jim Murdock, of Polson; daughter Kathy Chaney, and husband John; sons David Murdock, and wife Lois, and Ivan Murdock; sisters Jean Weirich, Marie Dorrough, twin sister of Miriam, Helen Wassemiller and Carolyn Nelson; nine grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren.

No services are planned at this time and cremation has taken place. Arrangements and cremation under the direction of Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.groganfuneralhome.com.