Bill Murphy

Phillipsburg resident, Bill Murphy, passed away Friday, Nov. 16, at the Phillips Co. Retirement Center in Phillipsburg, KS at the age of 83.  He was born Feb. 18, 1929 in Norton, KS to Thomas & Mayme (Youngs) Murphy.  He worked at the CRA Refinery in Phillipsburg for many years.

He is survived by his wife, Betty, of the home; two sons, Ron Murphy of Littleton, CO and Rod Murphy of Centennial, CO; two daughters, Dian Hanchett of Phillipsburg, KS and Renee Goodwin of Andover, NH; 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

Cremation is planned.  A memorial service will be held Friday, Nov. 23, at 10:30 a.m. in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Joel Hiesterman officiating.  Inurnment and graveside service will follow at 2:00 p.m. in the Selden Cemetery, Selden, KS.

Friends may sign his memory book on Wednesday, Nov. 21 from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Hope Foundation Community Bldg. Renovation.  Online condolences to:  www.olliffboeve.com.

Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, is in charge of arrangements.