In Memory Of
Dan Murdoch
1942
2022
Dan Murdoch
March 23, 1942 — December 28, 2022
James Daniel "Dan" Murdoch, 80, sadly passed away on December 28th, 2022 in Casper, Wyoming
surrounded by his wife, Sherry and loved ones.
Dan was born on March 23rd, 1942 to James Douglas Murdoch and Mary Anise "Mickie" Murdoch in
Dunsmuir, California. He graduated from Dunsmuir High School in 1960 where he was on the varsity
basketball team. He joined the United States Army right out of high school and served for 3 years. He
was an expert with a rifle and a sharpshooter, stationed at Fort Sill in Oklahoma.
After the army, he returned home to Dunsmuir and went to work on the log pond at McCloud Saw Mill
near his hometown. He worked as a lineman for Pacific Power and Light in California. He moved to
Wyoming in 1974 and was employed by Hamlin Electric company where he specialized in power line
construction. This job took him all over the country with time focused in the Dakotas. Dan had a job he
loved and regaled his family with stories of his travels. Dan was easy to get to know and had a big heart.
He made many friends.
After retiring, Dan spent his time hunting, fishing and following sports on TV. He was an avid hunter and
fisherman and had many tales of his adventures. Most of which involved his dad and his brother in law. He loved his horses. Dan and his father both favored German Wirehair Pointers, loyal dogs and great hunting partners. Dan and his dog, Duke, had their last hunting trip together in November 2021. He was one of a kind with an impish smile and a somewhat devilish sense of humor. Dan leaves behind family and friends that love him, will miss him and are better for knowing him. Never one to waste time, his philosophy in life comes from a quote from John Wayne: "Hurry up. We're burning daylight."
Dan was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Sue. He is survived by four daughters and several
grandchildren.
There will be a private family service at a later date. The family respectfully requests that instead of flowers that you make a donation to your favorite charity in memory of Dan.
Arrangements are under the direction of Newcomer Casper. To leave the family a special message, please select the "Share Memories" option.
surrounded by his wife, Sherry and loved ones.
Dan was born on March 23rd, 1942 to James Douglas Murdoch and Mary Anise "Mickie" Murdoch in
Dunsmuir, California. He graduated from Dunsmuir High School in 1960 where he was on the varsity
basketball team. He joined the United States Army right out of high school and served for 3 years. He
was an expert with a rifle and a sharpshooter, stationed at Fort Sill in Oklahoma.
After the army, he returned home to Dunsmuir and went to work on the log pond at McCloud Saw Mill
near his hometown. He worked as a lineman for Pacific Power and Light in California. He moved to
Wyoming in 1974 and was employed by Hamlin Electric company where he specialized in power line
construction. This job took him all over the country with time focused in the Dakotas. Dan had a job he
loved and regaled his family with stories of his travels. Dan was easy to get to know and had a big heart.
He made many friends.
After retiring, Dan spent his time hunting, fishing and following sports on TV. He was an avid hunter and
fisherman and had many tales of his adventures. Most of which involved his dad and his brother in law. He loved his horses. Dan and his father both favored German Wirehair Pointers, loyal dogs and great hunting partners. Dan and his dog, Duke, had their last hunting trip together in November 2021. He was one of a kind with an impish smile and a somewhat devilish sense of humor. Dan leaves behind family and friends that love him, will miss him and are better for knowing him. Never one to waste time, his philosophy in life comes from a quote from John Wayne: "Hurry up. We're burning daylight."
Dan was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Sue. He is survived by four daughters and several
grandchildren.
There will be a private family service at a later date. The family respectfully requests that instead of flowers that you make a donation to your favorite charity in memory of Dan.
Arrangements are under the direction of Newcomer Casper. To leave the family a special message, please select the "Share Memories" option.
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