Nancy Murdoch

On the sunny, summer day of August 2nd 1943 Nancy Louise (Johnson) Murdoch, daughter of Raymond and Jeanne Johnson entered the world of Sandusky, Michigan. At the age 77, Nancy passed away on October 18, 2020 in the presence of her family. During her life, she was the beloved wife of Douglas Murdoch and treasured mother of Scott and Andrew (Drew) Murdoch. Her nurturing spirit and kindness extended to her daughter in law, Victoria Murdoch and granddaughter, Madison Murdoch. Growing up with a host of cherished siblings; Janet Herzog, Larry Johnson, Jane Logston, Linda Scott, Deana Corp and predeceased siblings Joyce Johnson and Ronald Johnson. Nancy learned and lived the value of family, cherishing it every day of her life. As a graduate of the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a Masters Degree in Education, Nancy worked for the Dearborn Public School system (and others), fostering joyful (and disciplined) learning. Sharing stories of her childhood on her family’s farm, Nancy would tell her granddaughter, “I would finish my chores, and then I would sneak away to sit under a tree and read.” She continued to be a voracious reader until the day she died, exuding a contagious enthusiasm for shared experiences and living, if only for a moment, the lives of others. As a devoted community member, Nancy served as a Lay Minister to her church, a Teacher Union Organizer, a former Director for the Zeal Credit Union, and in various University of Michigan-Dearborn Alumni roles. Now, with the late Fall bloom of marigolds (“the herb of the sun”) in the garden she spent so many years of her life cultivating, we are reminded of her creativity and passion, her patience and understanding, and the brightness she brought to every one of her endeavors. In lieu of flowers, please donate in her memory to the Alzheimer’s Foundation (alz.org). Memorial Services will be planned for close friends and family at a future date.