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1933 - 2011
MURPHY, James E. Sr. Mope
Paw Paw, MI
Formerly of Greensburg, PA
Jim passed away Friday morning, January 21, 2011 at Borges Medical Center in Kalamazoo after a brief illness. He was born January 26, 1933 in Greensburg, PA the son of the late Timothy and Elizabeth (Leonard) Murphy, Sr. Before moving to Michigan, Jim was employed by the Bruce T. Marsteller Paint Company in Greensburg and then the Braddock Steel Mill in Braddock, PA. Jim owned and operated Huntington Valley, in Paw Paw where he was a well known and respected horse trainer responsible for instructing numerous adults and children of all ages. Jim was a member of the LMHJA association and former manager of the Battle Creek Hunt Club. Jim loved football and loved spending time with people. Surviving are his wife, Marilyn; 2 daughters, Carol (Deryl) Switzer and Marjorie (Joseph) Amenta; 2 sons, Timothy Colin and James (Patti) Colin; 2 stepsons, Paul and Kevin Paquette; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; brother, Timothy (Dorothy) Murphy; several nieces and nephews. Jim was preceded in death by his parents and 1 son, James Murphy, Jr; sister, Lois Haynecki; 2 brothers, Robert and Donald Murphy. As per Jims request there will be no visitation or services as cremation has taken place. Arrangements are by the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw. |
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There are currently 11 condolences.
Kait Klein
Tuesday February 1, 2011 at
5:49 PM
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To Jim's Family:
I loved Jim and will truly miss him! He absolutely helped mold me and my younger sister into the responsible and stand up people that we are today and we will forever thank him for that! There have been so many great memories and great stories that I will hold onto so tightly! All our thoughts and love,
The Klein Family
John, Sandy, Kait, Alex
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Charlie, Bonnie and Katie Loughrin
Wednesday January 26, 2011 at
8:55 PM
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Marilyn - Words cannot express the sorrow we feel at the loss of Jim. You and Jim and "the barn" were such a huge part of our lives, especially in the way it matured Katie. Thank you for everything. Call us anytime for anything we can do.
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margie hojara-hadsell
Tuesday January 25, 2011 at
8:43 PM
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To Jim's family: Jim was a great horseman. He was a great friend of my family, and admired by my step-dad, Bob Egan. I am so sorry for your considerable loss, and I know the horse community joins in your sorrow. Sincerely, Margie Hojara-Hadsell and Emily Egan.
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Daniel Wozny
Daniel_Wozny@yahoo.com
Tuesday January 25, 2011 at
10:59 AM
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Just wanted to say I am sorry for your loss, I found out this morning. Hope everyone is well.
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Kristy White
kristyleer6@hotmail.com
Tuesday January 25, 2011 at
10:54 AM
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A great Horseman, Trainer and Friend!! Jim You will be missed. You will stay in my heart for ever. Thank you for the memories and lessons, They have helped me in my journey as a horsewoman. Marilyn my prayers are with you during this time of sadness. He surely will be missed!
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Joyce Borkowski/Topline Equestrian Sporthorses
tpleq2@aol.com
Tuesday January 25, 2011 at
7:37 AM
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The community will never be the same without him. His way of living was a blessing to us all
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Bill Umberger
Monday January 24, 2011 at
8:41 PM
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Dear Marilyn, our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will all miss Jim. I enjoyed seeing him at the barn, hearing his stories, and things you could only hear from Jim...
Love, Bill, Sharon, Ryan, and Maddie.
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Stephanie Hersh
Monday January 24, 2011 at
6:43 PM
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Marilyn-
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Jim was a wonderful man who touched many lives with his humor, wit, and knowledge of all things equine. It was an honor to know him for so many years.
Sincerly-Stephanie Hersh
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Sue Kitchen
Monday January 24, 2011 at
9:29 AM
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Marilyn, I am so sorry to hear of Jim's death. I think back to our lessons and Jim's training of young horses in the hunt field and of your advice in getting to a fence - SO helpful! Bud Breed has been keeping me up to date on Jim, as well. Hopefully, I can visit you and your beautiful barn in the spring.
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Jeff, Dawn, Lauren, and Jenna VanDenBos
Sunday January 23, 2011 at
11:21 AM
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Marilyn, We are deeply saddened with the loss of Jim. Let us know if you need anything.
Jim, We will miss you and all of the good times. We will miss the riding lessons, horse shows, and the Friday night football games with you, you hillbilly. We will always remember and love you.
Jeff, Dawn, Lauren, and Jenna VanDenBos
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Jim & Patty Colin
Saturday January 22, 2011 at
6:19 PM
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Dear Marilyn,
Our sincere condolences to you on Jim's passing. He will be missed by many.
Take care,
Jim & Patty
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