Richard Allen Murphy
April 17, 1933 - February 23, 2013
Silverton - Richard Allen Murphy passed away on February 23, 2013 in Silverton, Oregon at the age of 79. He was born April 17, 1933 in Keizer, Oregon to William and Lena Murphy on the family farm.
After Richard graduated from Salem Academy, he was in the Navy Reserves, and served with the Army in the Korean War. He married Carol J. Hurter, who preceded him in death on August 11, 2012. He loved fishing, hunting, skeet shooting, and gardening.
Richard is survived by his daughter Cherri Kietzmann of Salem; daughter Cindy Murphy of Portland; daughter Amy Lynn of Silverton; son Patrick Murphy of Salem; brother Wayne Murphy of Dexter, OR; brother Terry Murphy of Salem; and grandchildren Justin Murphy; Matthew Lynn; Molly Kraemer; and Whitney Manning.
Richard's life will be celebrated on Saturday, March 9, 1:00 pm at Keizer Community Church, 380 Churchdale Ave N. Arrangements by Restlawn Funeral Home. Please share your memories at
www.RestlawnFH.com
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