Murphy, Murray 1856-1932

MURPHY, FULMER

Posted By: Geo Clinton (email)
Date: 6/2/2016 at 11:36:49

Storm Lake Pilot Tribune - Feb 18, 1932 - M Murphy, for 14 years a resident of Storm Lake and well known thruout the community as a gardener, died suddenly at his home 811 West Fourth street Friday afternoon at the age of 76 years.

For the past three years Mr Murphy had been a sufferer with heart trouble and this winter the attacks had been more severe. Although it was known that he was not in the best of health, friends did not realize that his condition was serious as he had been about as usual and news of his death Friday afternoon came as a shock to all.

Murray Murphy was born at Mt Etna, Huntington county, IN Jan 1, 1856. He grew to young manhood and received his education in the school in Indiana and at the age of 20 years moved to Missouri where he engaged in the fruit business.

His marriage to Miss Lottie Fulmer took place at Kansas City, MO on Sept 7, 1893. After their marriage, Mr and Mrs Murphy took a wedding trip to California after which they located at Kansas City. They lived at that place until their removal to Storm Lake 14 years ago. The first year after coming to Storm Lake, Mr and Mrs Murphy were called upon to mourn the death of their only child, Fern.

During the years that he resided in this city, Mr Murphy was engaged in the strawberry and gardening business and became well and favorably known.

Surviving are his wife and other relatives. Funeral services were held from the Methodist church Monday afternoon. Burial was beside the daughter, Fern in the Lake Veiw Park cemetery.