Frank was born on February 13, 1944 to Frank Murdock and Anita (Charles) Murdock in Eureka, CA. Frank made his journey to the spirit world on December 27, 2024 at his home in Pine Ridge, SD, surrounded by his loved ones.
Frank was born and raised in Eureka, California and attended High School at Eureka High School graduating in 1963. Frank was a proud member of the Yurok Tribe of California and a descendant of the Sokaogon Chippewa Community of Mole Lake, WI. Frank enlisted in the Navy shortly after and was on the USS Winston where he was deployed on standby with his ship when the Cuban Missile Crisis developed and was stationed at the Naval Air Facility in Naha, Okinawa. He was a third-class petty officer but his performance rated him as a 2nd class officer who did outstanding work. Frank was honorably discharged on March 21, 1968.
Frank pursued his training in the Navy as an Electrician and also attended 1 year of specialized training in Electronics at San Jose. Throughout the years Frank worked as an Electrician for various companies, he worked for Del Monte doing troubleshooting on their heavy equipment. He also worked in Arcata, California for a lumber company.
Frank married the love of his life in 1971, Marjorie Murdock, and had 7 amazing children together. He moved with his family in 1978 to Pine Ridge, S.D. and started his own business as Murdock Electric Inc., in 1983. Frank received the award by the State of South Dakota for Small Business of the Year in 2006. His compassion for the people was felt throughout the reservation, he worked long hours and had many late night calls when he would go out to fix a furnace so people could have heat, Murdock Electric did numerous contracts from Hospitals, Jails, Schools, Sioux Ann Big Crow Center, Kili Radio Station etc.
Frank found joy in the simple things in life; he loved donuts, coffee, salmon, and his nightly chocolate bar. He especially loved spending time and being present with his family. His family was his biggest pride. Taking his grandsons fishing, walking his grandchildren to the park & bike riding, taking fussy babies and walking them all over. Frank loved to salmon fish on the Klamath River; this was one of his true passions. Frank was a very hard worker and as hard of a worker as he was, he believed in family first.
Frank is survived by his loving wife of 53 years Marjorie (Ecoffey) Murdock of Pine Ridge, SD, his sons, Mike (Deb) Hayes of Rapid City, SD, Matt (Jessica) Farrell of Chico, CA, Frank (Carrie) Murdock III of Pine Ridge, SD, Joseph Murdock and Joe Amiotte, Sr. (ex son-in-law) both of Rapid City, SD; his daughters, Starla (Jon Vaske) Murdock of Brookings, SD, Halona Murdock of Pine Ridge, SD, and Angela (Jonas) Holy Rock of Rapid City, SD; his sister, Sue (Matthew) Painter of Eureka, CA; 29 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews; and all of whom he loved wholeheartedly.
Frank was preceded in death by his father, Frank Murdock, Sr. his mother, Anita Charles; sisters, Joann (Wally) Scott and Jean (Sam) Stanshaw; his mother-in-law, Esther Richards-Ecoffey; his father in-law, Frank Ecoffey; nephew, Galen Three Stars; cousin, Kenny Charles; and many nieces & nephews.
Pallbearers are Joseph Amiotte, Sr., Paul White Dress, Matthew Painter, Emo Marshall, Wesley Scott, Vern Roubideaux, Vince Brewer, Dale Martin, Sr., Darwin Eagle Elk, and Orville Krasimol.
Honorary Pallbearers are Mary Ellen Red Shirt, Gail Three Stars, Roberta Ecoffey, Tonia Little Whiteman, Mona Miyasato (Hunka Sister), Robert Ecoffey, Stacey Ecoffey, Brandon Ecoffey, Kathy Wilson, George Ecoffey, Leatrice Big Crow, Patricia Catches, Darla Marshall, Suzy Astor, Rocky White Calf, Louis Tyon, Robert and Fedelia Cross and Family, Bonnie Holy Rock and Family, Leah Amiotte, Sheila Two Eagle, Basil Brave Heart, Mary Jo Peets, Willy White, Rick & Ethleen Two Dogs & Family, Ladeux Family, Martin Family, Janis Family, Red Cloud Family, Brewer Family, Winters Family, Schrader Family, Jacobs Family, Richards Family, Tasunke Wakan family, AA Family, Murdock Electric family, Stillwater Hospice, and all friends and relatives who loved and cared for him.
Wake Services: One night wake service starting at 3:00 PM, Thursday, January 2, 2025 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Pine Ridge, SD with evening services starting at 6:00 PM followed by military roll call.
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 AM, Friday, January 3, 2025 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Pine Ridge, SD.
Officiating: Father Ron Seminara, S.J.
Traditional Lakota Services: To Be Announced
Burial Services: Christ the King Catholic Cemetery, Porcupine, SD
Arrangements entrusted with the Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge, SD