MURRAY D. HOSKINS

CLEARFIELD – Murray D. Hoskins, 84, our loving father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend was called home by his Father in heaven on January 31, 2012. Murray passed away peacefully at home.

Murray was born on September 21, 1927 in Portage, UT, the youngest child of Richard S. Hoskins and Ladetha P. Hoskins. Murray met Selma Clifton at Elgin AFB, FL where they were both employees. On July 5, 1947 they married and on October 1, 1990 were sealed for eternity in the Ogden LDS Temple.

Murray was preceded in death by his parents, siblings (two sisters and three brothers) and his wife, Selma.

Murray and Selma wintered in Yuma, ZA for 19 years. There they met many new friends along with all their great friends from home that also wintered in Yuma.

Murray was active in the LDS Church, serving in various positions. Murray is survived by their four children: Richard T. (Barbara); Karen (Bruce) Nicols; Steven (Tammy); Brent (Sandy) and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held February 4, 2012 at the Portage, UT Cemetery.

The family wishes to thank Tage Stanger, his loving grandson and caregiver, also Tammy, Crystal and Fred of Alpine Hospice for their care and support of our dad and also to the many friends who were there for him.