Robert (Bob) Allan Murdock passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2011, at the Palliser Regional Care Centre on Swift Current, SK, surrounded by his girls. Bob was born in Mrs. Phillip’s Nursing Home in Morse, SK, on June 22, 1923. He had attended school at Lady Bank and Log Valley. He told Lesley that he only got one strapping in school and that was from the nicest teacher he ever had. Her name was Norma MacAvoy. The reason he got the strap was he had been teasing Madge Potts and Mary Glover. The only two classmates he had. Daddy also remembered when he was six or younger he broke his right elbow. The wagon was sitting upright against the wall, he stood up on it and out form underneath him it went, wagon and Daddy. Off to Swift Current to see a doctor and came home with a cast. He was a boy scout when Dan Gray formed a Boys Group in 1934. He attended Aeronautical Youth Training School in Moose Jaw in the fall of 1941, and joined the RCAF January of 1942 as an Aero Engine Mechanic. He was stationed at Brandon Manning Pool and St. Thomas Technical School in Manitoba. He attended flying instructor school in Vulcan and Pierce Alberta. Following his discharge on June 30, 1944, he attended the University of Saskatchewan for a course in Agriculture. In the fall, he returned to the family homestead to help his father farm. On October 12, 1946, he married Helen Best at the Morse United Church. Mom says it was a cold and miserable day. After supper at the farm they went out to Donnellyville School for their wedding dance. Bob was involved in the communities of Glen Kerr and Morse serving on many committees and boards throughout the years: Glen Kerr Royal Canadian Legion #126 for 67 years, Glen Kerr Credit Union, Glen Kerr Sask. Pool Member for 25 years, 17of those as secretary, Morse Credit Union, Morse Rural Telephone Company-Director, Morse NDP – On Executive and President for two years, Morse BPOE (joined in 1952 went through the chairs and became Past Exalted Ruler from 1962 – 1964, Secretary from 1977 – 1989. Dad became an Automatic Life Member on June 22, 1988), Swift Current BPOE (he transferred here in December 2002), Lady Bank School (Trustee and Secretary November 1953 – February 1971 when school closed), Central Butte CCIL (Depot Committee and delegate for a year). Daddy also ran the snowplow for four years. AS kids we can remember him getting off the plough (open air/no cab) covered in snow looking like the abominable snowman. Dad and Mom raised us girls on the farm north of Morse, and then in 1986 they sold the farm and bought a house in Swift Current. Some people called it retirement but not Dad and Mom. We believe their lives got busier and busier. Daddy could now spend 99% of his time woodworking which we can all attest to he did with perfection and pride. He also enjoyed bowling and never gave up on his love of reading. He was a prankster, loved a good joke and always had a hug ready for all his girls. He loved to chase, tickle and tease his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Bob is predeceased by his father Alexander; his mother, Rachel; his son, Robert; his daughter Tracy; his brothers, Dave, Jack and Harry; and his sisters, Mary and Isobel. Bob leaves his wife of 64 years, Helen (Best) Murdock; his daughters: Dawn (Gordon) Dick, Lesley (Barry) Kowbel, Marsha (Craig) Van Buskirk, Shannon (Brad) Klassen; son-in-law Jim Lockwood; grandchildren: Reuben Dick, Phedra Milne, Rachel Kowbel, Alexis Van Turgeon (Aron), Jessica Can Buskirk, Lori Shaw-Dyck (Marlon), Courtney and Keagan Lockwood, Braeden and Chelsea Klassen; great grandchildren: Bryton Milne, Dayton Dyck, Taryn Herbison; sisters: Brownie Weppler and Barbara Fech; numerous nieces, nephews and many friends.; and sixth daughter Tabatha Neustater, also Dad’s urn bearer. We would like to thank everyone who came to the Irish Wake for Bob, to Shannon and Alexis for the PowerPoint and to all who had stories and memories. Thanks to all the family and friends that brought food and to the museum for serving the supper. Special thanks to Joan Hart who brought keepsake jewelry. Helen, Dawn, Lesley, Marsha, Shannon and families.