Hilda Murri

Hilda Murri was born Hilda Bertha Neibaur on July 5, 1930 in Newdale, ID to Ira Alonzo Neibaur and Bertha Cleo Jacobs. She died in St. George, UT on her 88th birthday – July, 5 2018. She married Lynford Panter Murri January 14, 1948 in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. She joins her beloved husband, her parents and siblings, and two great-grandchildren. She is survived by her children: Ann (Lynn) Nelson, Cedar City, UT; Barbara (Ken) Marshall, St George, UT, David (Vickie) Murri, Lewiston, ID; John (Tammy) Murri, Payson UT; Gene (Annette) Murri, Laverkin UT; Karen (Elizabeth Foerg) Murri, Andover, MN; and foster-daughter Judy Alger (Matt) Lyons, Pace, FL. She is also survived by her 20 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren, 1.5 great-great-grandchildren, and by three sisters-in-law: Verba Neibaur, Leda Jeffery, and Idella Murri. Hilda was a loving mother and wife and an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She and Lynford worked and farmed together through most of their lives, living in Hunt, ID; American Falls, ID; Benjamin, UT (near Spanish Fork), Laverkin, UT; and St. George, UT. Hilda served in Primary and Young Womens (even girls camp!) and was a faithful visiting teacher. She served as a temple worker for many years in the Provo and St George temples. She and Lynford also served a family history mission together in England. She had a deep love of music and always amazed church-goers with her clear soprano voice. She happily passed the love of music on to her children and grandchildren. She gardened to feed her family fresh vegetables and fruits every year and canned extensively. She loved roses and lilacs – no garden was complete without them. She made the best potato salad, requested at every church potluck. Holidays at her home were graced by her amazing home-made candy. When she sat still, she nearly always had a crochet project on her lap or was working on a jigsaw puzzle. She won ribbons at state fairs for a couple of her afghans. Funeral will be held on Friday July 13, 2018 in the LDS church at 550 E 700 S, St. George, UT 84770 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation starts at 9:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to LDS Missionary Fund, LDS Humanitarian Services, or a charity of your choice.

Hilda Murri

July 5, 1930 - July 5, 2018