- Date Of Birth: September 1, 1924
- Date Of Death: January 28, 2013
- State: Idaho
Murlen “Murk” Robert Lancaster
Murlen “Murk” Robert Lancaster, 88, a resident of Wendell, passed away Monday, January 28, 2013 at his home in Wendell.
Murk was born on September 1, 1924, to George R. and Mary A. Gold Lancaster. He was raised and educated in Wendell.
Murk married Verla Christensen on October 24, 1946 in Wendell, Idaho.
Murk was an avid hunter and fisherman, and he especially enjoyed fishing trips at the Richfield Canal. He attended Wendell athletic events for 80 years, and even in poor health, he continued to support his grandchildren and the Wendell Athletic Program.
A few of the significant events in Murk’s life were being sealed as a family in the Idaho Falls Temple; the birth of each of his children; the call to High Council at age 33, Bishop at age 37, and a member of the Stake Presidency at age 41.
Vacations and family home evenings were some of his fondest memories. Murlen was married to the love of his life, Verla, for 66 years, and they knew each other for over 80 years. They loved to dance with each other.
Murlen is survived by his loving wife, Verla, of Wendell, Idaho; 3 sons, Jack R. (Debbie) Lancaster, of Wendell, Idaho; Kevin R. (Laurie) Lancaster, of Wendell, Idaho; and Alan R. (Camille) Lancaster, of Jerome, Idaho; 2 daughters, Nancy L. (Rod) Hegi, of Rigby, Idaho; and Donna Clawson, of Wendell, Idaho; 1 sister, Beth Bengoechea, of Cascade, Idaho; 11 grandchildren, Eric Lancaster; Angie (Nick) Kelsey; Brett (Eryn) Lancaster; Jysen (Leslie Tolle) Lancaster; Jessi (Kevin) Rogers; Jaci (Jake Rost) Lancaster; Johnny Lancaster; Jordan Lancaster; Hannah Lancaster; Audrey Hegi; and Dallas Clawson; and 5 great-grandchildren, Xavier; Cole; Zayden; MaqLynn; and Jack.
Murlen was preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers; and 3 sisters.
