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“Jean and family So sorry to hear about Ross. What wonderful people you both are and you were such great neighbors...I will always cherish those...Read More »
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1 of 5 | Posted by: Shirley Gidley - Plymouth, IN
“I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. I remember that family picture in your living room. Many fond memories with the...Read More »
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2 of 5 | Posted by: Colleen O'Keefe - Bremen, IN
“My deepest symphathy to Jean, David, Karen and the rest. I am glad that I got the chance to see Ross a few weeks ago - he always made me laugh. He...Read More »
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3 of 5 | Posted by: Kirk Kuskye - Plymouth, IN
“My Mom & Dad owned Randy's next to the White Castle. Best burgers & chili in town! We all remember fun times with Ross and playing with the kids. ...Read More »
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4 of 5 | Posted by: Jan Warner Kinney - Plymouth, IN
“Wish we could be with you. We are praying for you and thinking about you. Jean, you and Ross have been wonderful to us and we will remember that...Read More »
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5 of 5 | Posted by: Don and Kathie Fleming - KY
Ross G. Murphy, 85, Plymouth, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, October 1, 2011. Ross was born on July 16, 1926, near Bremen, Indiana, to John C. and Gladys M. (Gray) Murphy. He attended Linkville Elementary School and graduated from La Paz High School in the Class of 1944. Ross entered the United States Navy, in June of 1944, and served in the South Pacific. He was discharged in June of 1946 and discharged from the Untied Naval Reserves on June 10, 1954. Ross was a fifty-year member of Masonic Lodge #79 of Rochester, Indiana and a York Rite member in South Bend, Indiana. He was also a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Ross married Jean Medlock on November 16, 1947. They became parents of two children, David W. (1955) and Karen I. (1957). Ross was preceded in death by his parents; his brother-in-law, John L. Scofield; and his nephew, Brent L. Murphy. He is survived by his wife, Jean; his son, David (Colleen) Murphy of Scottsdale, Arizona; his daughter Karen Murphy (Dennis Holloway) of Plymouth; his brother, Otho (Bernice) Murphy of Plymouth; his grandchildren, Nicholas Murphy, Gregory Murphy, Jacob Richard, and Jackie (Billy) Wood; his step-grandson, Camden (Danae) Watts; and ten great-grandchildren. Contributions in memory of Ross may be made to: Pretty Lake Trinity United Methodist Church or The Choice of the Donor ~VISITATION~ WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2011, 10:00 A.M.-NOON PRETTY LAKE TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FELLOWSHIP HALL 8985 STATE ROAD #17, PLYMOUTH, INDIANA 46563 ~MEMORIAL SERVICE~ WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2011, NOON PRETTY LAKE TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHRUCH FELLOWSHIP HALL THE REV. TAMI BOGGS, OFFICIATING ~BURIAL, WITH MILITARY HONORS~ NEW OAK HILL CEMETERY, PLYMOUTH ~MEMORIES MAY BE SHARED AT~ www.vangilderfuneralhome.com ~VAN GILDER FUNERAL HOME~ 300 WEST MADISON STREET PLYMOUTH, INDIANA 46563
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