Stuart Clinton Murdock passed away in his sleep on March 15, 2020, at Bethesda Home in Aberdeen.
Stuart was born in Timber Lake in 1935, to Horace Clinton Murdock and Esther Mary (Parker) Murdock. He was baptized at Timber Lake Methodist Church, became a member of the church, and attended services whenever possible with his mother.
Stuart’s father, H.C., died in 1940 of ALS. Stuart spent his years living with his mother in Timber Lake and spent many months at various times over the years at the Crippled Children’s Hospital in Hot Springs, where he underwent repeated surgeries. When Stuart’s mother entered the Mobridge Care Center, Stuart shortly followed her here, becoming a resident on Oct. 1, 1978.
Mobridge Care Center was Stuart’s home until shortly before its closing, when her relocated to Bethesda Home in Aberdeen, to be near his sister, Lola Dixon, who resides on her farmstead near Aberdeen.
During his many years at Mobridge Care Center, Stuart made many dear friends among the residents and staff. He participated in the activities and outings held by the Center, and particularly enjoyed crafts and jigsaw puzzles. The staff welcomed Stuart’s help in regular tasks such as loading the movies in the video tape player, putting up the daily menu on the bulletin board and taking up the offering for the Sunday church services. Stuart was often busy snapping photos and enjoying his large collection of snapshots.
Stuart is survived by his sisters, Lola Dixon of Aberdeen, and Leona Schuler of Tucson, Ariz.; and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
Stuart was preceded in death by his parents, Horace and Esther Murdock; his sister, Margaret Murdock; and his niece, Peg Duncan.
Services for Stuart will be announced at a later date.
Burial will be in Timber Lake Cemetery under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge.
Stuart’s family wishes to thank his extended family, the loving staffs of Mobridge Care Center and Bethesda Home of Aberdeen, who helped make his life both fulfilling and joyful.
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