Dennis Lee Murchison
December 31, 2011
Dennis Lee Murchison passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2011, at his home. He was born on March 7, 1941, to Verda and Armond Murchison.
He graduated from Lincoln High School and attended Grandview College. He enjoyed playing football, basketball and baseball. He married Mary Jane Williams in May of 1970. To this marriage three children were born: Jana, Aaron and Lisa. Dennis had coached little league for a time, and as his children got involved, he coached and refereed soccer for Southridge Soccer Club, and tried never to miss the children’s games, whether they were local, or Jana’s games with Grinnell College. Dennis was a machinist by trade retiring after 32 years at Eagle Iron Works. He was a licensed Ham radio operator in his early years. He enjoyed camping, and for a time, making and flying model airplanes.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 5, 2012, at Indianola Heights Christian Church, 3139 SE 8th Street, with a visitation to begin an hour prior. A burial will follow the service at Sunset Memory Gardens.
Dennis is survived by his wife, Mary Jane; his daughters, Jana (Alan) Thomas and Lisa (Todd) Collins; his grandchildren, Skylar Kate and William Aaron; his sister, Norma Murchison; his brother, Ronald Murchison; an aunt, many cousins and good friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Verda and Armond, and his son Aaron.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Indianola Heights Christian Church or the Wesley Adult Day Care in honor of Dennis.
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Bethany Johnson
01/26/2012
Dear Mary Jane,
I am sorry for your loss. I am keeping you and your family in my prayers.
Bethany
Pinal Sheth
01/04/2012
Dear Mary Jane,
I am extremely saddened to learn of your husbands passing this week. I can understand how painful this must be for you and your entire family.
I am sure you already know that the bond you have with your beloved husband Dennis will always be with you, as long as you keep his memory and the love you share with him alive in your heart. You and Dennis will forever share a precious bond. Death may have ended his life, but that does not mean it ended the relationship you have with him. You can continue to love Dennis even though he may be physically absent. I hope that you will always be able to cherish the wonderful memories you had with him, and find comfort in them.
I wish I had words to comfort and sustain you in your grief, but I know there are none that will take away the pain you must be feeling now. Although words seem futile at this moment, they are all I have to offer. Please accept my deepest sympathies, and acknowledge these written words as warm hugs.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad and difficult time.
Wishing you peace and healing,
Pinal