Betty Jean Murphy, age 82, of 8643 Co. 513 T Road, Rapid River and former Gladstone resident, died peacefully Saturday July 16, 2005, at the Christian Park Village in Escanaba after spending a wonderful day with her entire family.
Betty was born December 16, 1922, at her family home in Clare, MI, the daughter of Roy and Maude (Hartman) Gordon. Betty was raised in Clare and attended the Clare schools. On March 6, 1943, Betty married James Murphy in Clare, MI and together the couple relocated to the Gladstone area following the purchase of Murph
Anonymous
Jim and Betty Murphy were central figures in my young adult life. The friendliness and generosity they displayed, in and out of Murph’s Bar, was always a welcomed site. Betty and Jim you are missed.
Pete Leonardi
Pueblo West, CO
A lady of inspiration with a kind word for all. She motivated us with a sense of adacity and a geniune opinion. You quickly learned from her to treat others with good old fashion kindness and honesty.
She taught us to be individuals too, maybe to be a little stubborn at times and always with good reason and rhyme.
With great hope for her grandchildren and great grandchildren, they too will carry on a tradition of helping others as they have helped you.
If everyone had a Mom and Grandmother like Betty, a better world it would be.
Grandpa Murph is finally joined in Heaven; Oh the lepricans are now smiling and dancing the jig.
Oprah and Dr Phil could’nt write a better script of life than the lessons learned from Betty and Jim. God Bless your Soul.
Marylou and Ron Hanson
Villa Hills, KY
Grandma was a wonderful, caring, giving, and loving grandma. We have many fond memories of times spent together. Her brave and courageous way; her smile, her laugh. Grandma, be our guardian angel and look over us always!
Troy, Kelly, Hannah and Zeb Gronotte
Ft. Mitchell, KY
What a special person Betty was. I will always remember her kindness and love of a good story. Although I knew Betty better as a supplier of libations, she was truely a kind and thoughtful woman. The kids had a great role model.
Jim Ridings
Hacienda Heights, CA