Frank G. Murphy, age 81, of Sutherlin, Oregon, passed away Monday, September 4, 2017. He was born January 31, 1936, in Cleveland, Ohio to Francis G. and Elizabeth M. Murphy.Frank graduated from Burbank High in 1954 and from Valley Jr. College with an AA degree in 1958. He married Aida Corona who he met in the first grade. Frank served in the US Army in Germany during the Korean Conflict. He had lived in Cleveland, Ohio, Burbank, California, Sunland, California, Grants Pass, Oregon, and for the past 10 years in Sutherlin, Oregon.
Frank worked as a Claims Adjuster for various companies for 13 years, a salesman for Sears for seven years, a driver and warehouseman for Gold River Distributors until he retired in 1998. He was a member of the Grants Pass Elks and St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Sutherlin. Frank enjoyed playing chess, working Sudoku puzzles, watching football, camping, hiking and traveling in the RV.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Aida Murphy of Sutherlin, Oregon; sons, Anthony Murphy and his wife Christine of Winchester, Tennessee, and Matthew Murphy of Lake Havasu City, Arizona; sister, Mary Murphy of Sutherlin, Oregon; one grandchild; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Private cremation rites have been held. A Memorial Mass will be held Wednesday, September 27, 2017, at 9:00 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Graveside services with military honors will be held Wednesday, September 27, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at Roseburg National Cemetery. Father Manuel Compos will officiate. Please visit www.sutherlinchapeloftherosesfh.com to leave the family fond memories and condolences.
News-Review Sep 22, 2017, Roseburg, OR
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