Gary L. Murphy, age 82 of North Platte, passed away February 5, 2018 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. He was born June 3, 1935 in Oberlin, KS to Harry and Enid (Foley) Murphy. He attended grade schools in Hot Springs, Sioux Falls, SD and North Platte. Then graduated from North Platte High School in 1953. Gary was united in marriage to Donna George December 11, 1953. After high school he attended Barnes Business School in Denver. Gary, along with his parents, established Murphy's Modern Music and operated the business for many years until his retirement. Following that, they spent the winters enjoying the Florida weather. He instilled his children and grandchildren about the appreciation of the outdoors where he was an avid hunter and fisherman. Gary was a 50 year member of the First Lutheran Church, Platte Valley Lodge #32 AF and AM, Nebraska York Rites Chapter #15, and Tehama Temple of the Shrine of Hastings. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Donna, of North Platte, children, Deb Beerman of Kearney, Kerri Murphy of Denver, and Mark (Shawn) Murphy of Ashland, NE, grandchildren, Jenni (Matt) Nielsen, Dustin (Laura) Beerman, Connor (Aubrey) Rhoden, Kelsea(Bryan) Vernon, Rylee and Chloe Murphy, great-grandchildren, Drew and Hayes Nielsen, Colten and Hannah Beerman, step great-grandchildren, Dylan and Casey Schneider, sister, Joan Horne, and nephew, Troye Horne. He was preceded in death by his parents, niece, Tanje (Horne) Bellhouse, and two cousins Lowell and Lee Foley. Services will be 10:30 am Monday, February 12, 2018 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Private family interment will be at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens. A memorial has been established in his memory. Gary's family will be receiving friends at the visitation from 1 to 3 pm Sunday at Carpenter Memorial Chapel which is charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com.
