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Benjamin Murphy Obituary
Benjamin Murphy of Sutter, CA, passed away peacefully at Rideout Hospital on 9/14/13. His daughters were with him as he left and he is now in the presence of loved ones who preceded him in death. Ben was born on 9/14/33 to Mary and Herbert Murphy at the family home in Sutter and became 80 years old the day of his passing.
He had 3 brothers and 1 sister. James Murphy and Bette DiPlacito have passed away. Harold Murphy and Michael Murphy both of Sutter, CA are saddened by his death.
He was married to Bobbie Jean Howard, of Yuba City for 60 years and they raised four loving children Pamela Whittle of Niceville, FL, Nancy McConnell of Marysville, CA, Rick Murphy of Paradise, CA, and Mary Jayne Martin of Gridley, CA. He is survived by 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
Ben was well known in the community for his love of hunting and fishing. He was an avid Ham Radio Operator and for years provided the Sutter Community with his radio station KBAR, keeping locals up to date on people, items of interest, and the music he loved.
He was a US Army Veteran serving in the Korean conflict for 2 years and served 8 Reserve years.
Ben was self employed as a Carpenter, and truck driver for Moorehead Trucking of Sutter. He enjoyed being a watchmaker and was an avid gunsmith and collector. His hobby was flying Remote controlled Airplanes with friends.
Ben will be greatly missed by everyone.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, 9/18/13, at Ullrey Funeral Chapel in Yuba City.
Internment and graveside services are scheduled for Thursday, 9/19/13 at 2:00pm. Reception to follow at the Sutter Youth Building, corner of Butte House and Acacia Roads.
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rick murphy
September 14, 2014
Happy Birthday Dad, Well I be going hunting this weekend. My first time without. I at least got a deer before you were gone. I know it won't be the same. I will be going with Chris. We hope to get 2 deer this year. You know mom keeps calling me you when I see her. She sure does miss you. Well better close see you sometime.
Pamela Whittle
September 7, 2014
One year is fast approaching for your 81st Birthday and your passing. It has been an eventful year, as you know. Weddings, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Births, Christmas, Easter, Mother's Day,And most of all Father's Day. I know that you have been here for all of the celebrations and you have not been forgotten. We are going to Murphy's graduation from Basic Training and I know that you will be there watching, and I will be thinking of you, and if you can, let me know you are there. Dad not a day goes by that I don't think of you. I love and miss you so much. We are taking care of Mom, and she is doing as well as she can. Just know that you are truly Loved and Missed, I will love you forever and beyond the beyond. Your Daughter Pam
Kelly Triplett
July 15, 2014
I miss you Uncle Ben. You were always my favorite uncle and I know that you knew that. I'm sorry I didn't visit you more. I love you.
Pam Whittle
July 14, 2014
Well Dad, today Murphy leaves for Air Force Boot Camp. I know that you are very proud of him, as we are too. Please watch over him for us, and keep him safe. I love you Dad and miss you very much as these lifes stepping stone come to pass. There are many times that I think I have you "call" Dad and tell him something, then I remember I just haave to think "it" and you know. I will Love you forever and beyond. Pam
Pamela Whittle
June 9, 2014
Dad, Father's Day is fast approaching and I really miss you alot. I don't know how, but I really hope to hear from you on this day. I miss you more every day. Mom is doing well, as you surely must know.
She asks about you alot. Father's Day is really going to be difficult without you. But we will do it knowing that you are at rest. Love you forever and beyond Dad. Pam
Mary Jayne Martin
May 31, 2014
Dad some time has gone by now and I sure miss you and mom is doing ok as I am sure you can see from above .this Father's Day is going to be a tough one !! But we will get through it ! And ur new great grandson is something else I wanna just call him Ben an not jake lol I know u didn't care for that name lol love ya Mj
rick murphy
May 23, 2014
Dad, sure going to miss you this year deer hunting.Gonna be strange not having you there to complain about my cooking. Sure do miss ya.I know you are watching over us and mom.I bet you can see all the deer you want. I know we did not say it much but I do love you dad.
Pamela Whittle
April 28, 2014
Dad, as you know there have been several events since you passed. I know that you are watching it all and enjoying. Wish you were here with us, but Know that is not possible. I will love you forever and beyond.
Pam
January 29, 2014
Dad, we made it through some holidays since you left us and it was not easy. But the memories from past holidays gave me some comfort, so thank you very much for that. We all miss you very much and wish you were here for us and Mom. She asks about you everyday, and we have to gentley remind her that you have gone to be with the angels. Some birthdays have passed of your loved ones and they all think of you and Birthdays past, they all love and miss you forever and beyond. You have even had another Granddaughter to get married. So just know that we miss you every day. Love and miss you. Pamela
October 8, 2013
Dad
It has taken me awhile to be able to get my thoughts in order. I love you more than you will ever understand. I have lost the most influential person in my life. You helped shaped me into the person I am today..You helped to make good, loving people of my Children. Everything that happened in our lives you guided us to see the good. You helped to make the person I am today. I will love and miss you beyond the beyond. I hope you are looking down on us and still guiding us as I know you can. I love Benjamin John Murphy,"Dad, PaPa, Grandpa". I hope you are feeling good where you are, and the pain is gone. Don't you worry we will take care of Mom. Thank you being my Dad. lOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!! see you again some day, Pam
John Pascoe
September 20, 2013
Sorry to read that Ben passed away. Always remember that chimp he had back in the mid sixties.
John Pascoe
Vila Smith
September 19, 2013
To the family of Ben Murphy
Sorry to hear about your loss he will be greatly miss. I will keep you in my prayers. If there is anything I can do please let me know. God Bless
Denise Murphy
September 19, 2013
Murphy family
Sorry for you loss as you know I lost my mom Joann Rider last year in October and there is not a day that goes bye that I think about her. He is now at peace
Sincerely
Denise Rider Murphy
Sandy&Dennis Stevens
September 19, 2013
To The Murphy Family, We know that no words can help ease the pain and loss that you are feeling right now. You are in our every prayer and thought.
Kelly Triplett
September 19, 2013
Uncle Ben, you will always be in my thoughts and prayers. Im going to miss you. I love you. I know that you will be watching over all of us. Say hi to grandma for me.
Sandra Crabtree Malone
September 19, 2013
God speed and Love. Blessing to the Family.
September 19, 2013
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
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The Appeal Democrat Family
Rick Murphy
September 18, 2013
Dad, I am going to miss you for the rest of my life.You were my partner in hunting an fishing.You taught me a lot of things for me to remember.May God bless you while you are there for a eternity in heaven.I will se you again some day.LOVE YOU DAD. Rick
Toni Haynes Fritz
September 18, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am sure my Dad is happy to have his buddy with him.
Mary Jayne Martin
September 18, 2013
Dad,
I am so proud to have had you as a father,dad & a daddy ! And I am greatful that my children knew you as well ! I know you had good times as well as rough ones and you always tried to keep the positive on the upside!! Just want you to know that when you left you took a part of me with and when I feel that part of my heart break I only have to think of you and it will be happy again! You are now free of all they ailed you and you are at peace ! I will miss you with all my heart ? sleep with the angels ?? love you forever and ever ! So until our paths cross again I'll look to the stars to see and talk to you.
Love you always Mary Jayne "daddy's little girl"
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