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John M. Murphy
John M. Murphy a resident of St. John's Retirement Center in Woodland died at Woodland Memorial Hospital on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2002. Mr. Murphy was born in Bloomington, Ind., on Feb. 13, 1910, to the late Joe and Laura May Murphy.
Mr. Murphy was the sole proprietor of Murphy Masonry. He began his career in Bloomington and subsequently worked in Michigan, Fresno and Morro Bay before settling in San Luis Obispo in 1961. He retired to Esparto in 1989.
Mr. Murphy was a lifetime member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.
Mr. Murphy is survived by his wife of more than 17 years, Marjorie Jesser-Murphy of Woodland. He is also survived by a son, Bob J. Murphy and wife Vicki of Brooks; and daughter Marilyn M. Thomas and husband Norman of Cincinnati, Ohio. Also surviving Mr. Murphy are seven grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.
Mr. Murphy was preceded in death by his first wife Margaret E. Murphy in 1981 and brother William Murphy in 1957.
Private services will be scheduled. Memorial donations may be sent to the Friends of the Esparto Library, the St. John's Retirement Center of charity of the donors choice.
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Gordon C. "Buck" Murray
Gordon C. "Buck" Murray died on Dec. 7, 2002. Born on Aug. 4, 1910, he was 92 years old. He and his wife, Thelma, lived in Winters for many years. Thelma was born in Winters.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years. Thelma Schlafski-Murray of Oakland; daughter, Patricia Brewer of Fairfield; son Richard Murray of Oakland; grandchildren Kelly Vale of Alameda, Ricky Sprague of Albany and Brandy Brewer of Fairfield; six great-grandchildren.
Private services will be held in Winters.
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JoLee Murray
Dixon resident JoLee Murray died on June 15, 2002, in an automobile accident near Dixon. She was 50.
She was born on June 25, 1951, in Phoenix. She worked as the office manager at Oak Animal Hospital.
She participated enthusiastically in all of her children's activities, and often kept score at various sporting events and was a "shuttle service" for youth sporting events. She also worked as the Notre Dame parking lot supervisor.
She was a loving wife and mother for 28 years. Her son, Kevin Murray, also died in the accident.
She is survived by her husband, Dr. Robert Murray; son, Patrick Murray; and daughter, Mary Murray, all of Dixon.
A visitation will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at St. Peter's Catholic Church, 105 Second St. in Dixon, with a rosary being recited at 7 p.m.
A Mass of Christian burial will begin at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Peter's Catholic Church. Father Maurice O'Brien of St. Peter's Catholic Church will preside. Interment will be at the Silveyville Cemetery in Dixon.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Brothers High School, 4315 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95820-2727.
Arrangements are under the direction of Milton Carpenter Funeral Home.
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Kevin Murray
Kevin Murray, a Dixon resident and student, died on June 15, 2002, in an automobile accident near Dixon. He was 15.
He was born on Nov. 21, 1986, in Woodland. He was an outstanding athlete at Christian Brothers High School in Sacramento and a graduate of Notre Dame Elementary School.
He was a member of the Dixon youth baseball, basketball and football leagues, and he played for the Notre Dame basketball team. He was a member of the Christian Brothers basketball and football teams, and was also a member of the Vacaville Heat Basketball Club.
His mother, JoLee Murray, also died in the accident.
His family describes him as a rising star and a beloved brother and son. Family and friends knew him affectionately as "Da bomb." He will be greatly missed by all those who knew him.
He is survived by his father, Dr. Robert Murray; brother, Patrick Murray; and sister, Mary Murray, all of Dixon.
A visitation will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at St. Peter's Catholic Church, 105 Second St. in Dixon, with a rosary being recited at 7 p.m.
A Mass of Christian burial will begin at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Peter's Catholic Church. Father Maurice O'Brien of St. Peter's Catholic Church will preside. Interment will be at the Silveyville Cemetery in Dixon.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Brothers High School, 4315 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95820-2727.
Arrangements are under the direction of Milton Carpenter Funeral Home.
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Michelle Kathleen Murray
Michelle Kathleen Murray, a Davis native, died June 8, 2005, in her Marysville home after a lengthy illness. She was 44.
Born Feb. 15, 1961, in Reno, Nev., to Melvyn and Phyllis (Randolph) Murray, she moved to Davis at age 1. She graduated from Davis High School in 1979.
A homemaker for 25 years, she lived in Knights Landing before moving to Marysville, where she lived for the past 12 years.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Vance Murray, stepfather Stanley Adler and a nephew, Trevor Hegg-Murray.
She is survived by her husband of 21 years, Matthew Kertianis and daughters Kimberly and Shiloah Kertianis, all of Marysville; son Devin Murray of Linda; parents Phyllis Adler of Woodland and Mel Murray of Arizona; grandchildren, Ryan Newsome, Jr., and Felicity and Damien Murray, all of Marysville; sister Lynne Murray of Woodland; brothers, Sean Murray of Davis and Scott Murray of Colorado; numerous nieces and nephews.
Interment services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 24, 2005, at Davis Cemetery, 820 Pole Line Road.
Due to her love of flowers, her family will gratefully accept floral remembrances and requests deliveries be sent to the family at: 5848 Garden Ave. No. 2, Marysville CA 95901.
Evergreen Funeral Service of Woodland is in charge of arrangements.
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Frank DeVane Murrill
Frank DeVane Murrill died on the morning of June 11, 2005, with his family at his side at his home on "The Hill" in Sutter Creek. He was 79.
A memorial service will begin at 2 p.m. Friday at the Faith Lutheran Church on Highway 88 in Pioneer. Interment will be in the Garden of Valor at Sunset View Cemetery in Jackson.
Born in Plant City, Fla., Oct. 25, 1925, he was the fourth of seven children born to Dan and Clara Murrill. He grew up on a strawberry farm and attended Springhead School. His family said his love for the land began on the farm and through his active participation in 4-H, FFA and Boy Scouts. His family moved to California and he graduated from Oakland High School in 1944.
During World War II, he served in the Pacific with the 63rd Infantry Regiment of the U.S. Army, where he attained the rank of technical sergeant. After the war, he returned to Oakland where he met his wife-to-be at Lakeside Baptist Church. They began studying at UC Berkeley and were marriage Aug. 28, 1948. They moved on to UC Davis, where he received his bachelor's and master's degrees.
He worked for the University of California Cooperative Extension Service for more than 30 years. He was a dairy farm adviser for Kern County from 1957 to 1968. He then moved with his family to Davis where he worked at the university as a specialist for the state dairy industry. He retired from the university in 1989.
He and his wife traveled all over the United States and the world, vacationing and representing the dairy industry on tours and assignments. They met friends and family in Sweden, Denmark, Italy, Spain, Russia, China, Japan, India and Australia. A highlight of their travels was a year spent in New Zealand on sabbatical where they made lifelong friends.
They retired to Sutter Creek to refurbish an old farm house and refresh a tired, old vineyard. He served his new community as foreman of the grand jury and president of the Amador County Farm Bureau. He was also a member of the Faith Lutheran Church, the Jackson Rotary Club, SIRS, University Emeriti, Cal Aggie Alumni Association and the Amador County Wine Grape Growers Association.
His family said their home on "The Hill" was his castle and he was always happy when folks stopped by to share the view from the porch and a glass of wine. The grapes grown in the family vineyard have gone into many fine wines.
He was especially proud that the 2001 Sanglovese wine made by Obscurity Cellars, in Fairplay, earned a double gold medal at the 2003 California State Fair. His family says he would have been thrilled to know that Obscurity Cellars' 2002 "Old Man Murrill" Zinfandel just won a gold medal at the 2005 Amador County Fair.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Wallace.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Ruth Murrill; and his children, Steve and Wendy Murrill of Sacramento, Kathy and Dave Jones of Roseville and John and Terry Murrill of Sutter Creek.
He is further survived by his sisters and brother, Eleanor Sparkman of Franklin, N.C.; Wanda DeVane of Lake City, Fla., Janet and Al Liedstrand of Live Oak, Fla., Edna and Roger Erickson of Concord, and Clinton and Louise Murrill of Tallahassee, Fla.; and his grandchildren, Rebecca Jones, James Harding and Andrew Murrill.
Remembrances may be sent to Hospice of Amador, P.O. Box 595, Jackson, CA 95642. Arrangements are under the direction of Daneri Mortuary in Jackson.
MUSSELMAN
Conrad Eugene Musselman
Conrad Eugene Musselman died in his Woodland residence after a lengthy illness, Wednesday, March 13, 2002, at age 70.
Born April 27, 1931, Klamath Falls, Ore., Mr. Musselman was the son of the late Nichols and Rhea Musselman.
Mr. Musselman served in the Marine Corps from 1950 to 1951 and was a resident of Yolo County for 38 years. He was a volunteer at the Hays Truck Museum for several years. He also loved flying, Nascar racing and restoring vintage autos.
Mr. Musselman is survived by his wife of 38 years, Mary Moette Musselman of Woodland.
He is also survived by children Guy Musselman and wife Tanya of Klamath Falls, Kory Musselman and wife Deanna and Kimberly Musselman, all of Sacramento, Dianne (Musselman) Andres and husband Scott, Kurt Musselman and wife Kim, all of Woodland; sister, Nona Musselman of San Leandro and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mr. Musselman was preceded in death by two nieces, Tammy Byford and Carol Thomas.
A private service will be held at a later date.
McNary's Chapel of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Leann Carol Mynatt
Leann Carol Mynatt died on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2002, at Woodland Memorial Hospital.
Born May 17, 1949, in Ohio, Mrs. Mynatt had been a Yolo County resident for three months. She worked as Certified Nursing Assistant.
Survivors include her son, Derrick Welcher; and brother, Larry Welch.
Her cremains will be returned to her brother.
Services: There are no services. Arrangements were made by North Sacramento Funeral Home.
