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Dad with a very young Brenden.............................................................Dad & Murph, Brenden, Me and Samurai
"BUD" BERNARD MURPHY,Muskegon: Bud was born in Muskegon to Bernard and Lorraine Brott on September 29, 1937. He passed away at home on Saturday Oct. 8, 2005 at age 68. He was surrounded by his loving family and passed on peacefully knowing he was loved and respected by a large family, lots of good friends and co-workers. He had been fighting lung cancer for the last sixteen months. Much support through this time came from the Hackley Cancer Support Group, that he enjoyed so much. After working for 28 years, Bud had retired from S.D. Warren Sappi in 2001. Since that time he enjoyed traveling with friends and family, playing lots of golf and attending as many football games as possible. He graduated from Muskegon Heights High School in 1955. Bud had five children and twelve granchildren. His son Dennis, wife Joni, son Patrick Anderson and Brenden Murphy. Daughter Jan and husband Bill Griffiths and their children Liam, Kyle and Jennifer. Daughter Glenna, husband Al Storch and their children Caitlin, Brian, also infant son Kevin who passed away July 21, 1988. Daughter Denise, husband John Nichols, sons Logan Murphy-Nichols, David and Joshua Nichols. Son Jeffery who preceded him on June 18, 1995 at age 23. Surviving Jeff is daughter Tiffany McEachen. He married Cheryl Hopkins on March 17, 1983. His parents both preceded him. He is survived by his sister Darleen Robert Schmidt from Fort Wayne, IN., his mother-in-law Lorena Coe of Spring Lake, his sister and brother-in-laws Duane and Earleen Sprague of Port Orange, FL., Marcia and Gene Renouf of Grand Haven, Darryl and Bonnie Sprague of Muskegon, and Sandra and Art Hanson of Spring Lake. He is also survived by twenty eight nieces and nephews and their spouses and children. Aunts and uncles, Viola Six and Robert Hickel of Muskegon, Bob and Lola Brott of Kent City and Dolly Nyblad of Grant, and many wonderful friends, neighbors and his dog "Murf".
John Murphy (immigrated from Ireland to USA 1863) --> John --> Bernard --> Bud Murphy b.1937, d.2005
Visitation
and services were held Monday, October 10th at 2-4 & 7-9 PM at Clock
Funeral Home - Muskegon
Service held Tuesday, October 11, 2005, 2:00 PM at Clock Chapel
Alice Wiersma officiated Dad's service and did a fine job. Many people spoke about Dad, but two highlights stand out.
Marty Moblo, Dad's golf partner, told of how after one day- after golfing, a bunch of guys gave him a hard time for not renting a cart and making Dad walk the course. Marty got to thinking.. "Bud would never have complained." So he asked Dad if getting a cart would be a good idea and my Dad said it would be easier. The first day out with the cart, Marty was driving and took a turn on a hill a bit too fast- boom- Dad tumbles out of the cart and rolls down the hill. Marty is aghast and runs down to make sure Dad was okay. "Bud was just laughing", said Marty. But as they got to the cart, Dad said "you're not driving."
Everyone in the chapel was laughing so hard at this story.
Ivan, a young immigrant from Croatia spoke about Dad. He had met Dad as an exchange student and became friends as he became a US citizen. His sentiment particularly struck me. Laszlo said that when he thought of what it meant to be an American, he thought of Dad- that Dad exemplified everything Laszlo understood it was to be American: sense of fair play, courtesy to all, love of sports and good sense of humor.
Many donations were made to Hackley Cancer Support Group, Hospice of Muskegon-Oceana or American Cancer Society.
Internment
Interment at Norton Cemetery, Norton Shores, Michigan
Link
Clock online site (cut-n-paste to your browser address bar): http://www.lifestorynet.com/memories/13265/
Guestbook comments (thanks to all who responded).
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Memory From: Brenden Murphy
it was a pleasure being his
grandson i loved every minute i spent with you love you from the bottom
of my heart- Brenden S. Murphy
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Memory From: Lisa & Eric Johnson and Christiansen Kids
Cheryl, I just wanted you
to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
I appreciated the time and support that you gave me when we were going
through a tough time ourselves. We are all thinking about you and praying
for you daily.
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Memory From: Bud N Carol
Murph is being good, laying
here by me. Just remember our thoughts and prayers are there with you.
And were here for you after things have settled down. See you tuesday.
Your Neighbors.
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Memory From: Todd & Pam Sprague
Dearest Aunt Cheryl, We send
to you all our love and prayers. Always remember, after every storm
comes a rainbow. We hope you can find comfort in knowing that you will
forever have two very special angels looking over you. With all our
hearts, Todd & Pam Sprague
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Memory From: Amy Johnson Pascarella
Dennis, So sorry to hear about your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Warm regards, Amy Johnson Pascarella