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I am so sorry for your loss girls.
Vanessa Overhiser
October 15th, 2011 at 12:00am
It was good to know you my friend, a true privilege.
Dave Wiatrowski
October 15th, 2011 at 12:00am
To the Parker family, so sorry to hear about Howard. Know he is at rest. He was a lovely person to know, Thinking of all of you at this time.
Bev Smith
October 16th, 2011 at 12:00am
Kim, I was sorry to hear about your dad. He was a great man and I always enjoyed talking with him. I espsecially enjoyed having him as a teacher. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Clark Jones
October 16th, 2011 at 12:00am
Kim and Andrea, It has been my joy and privilege to know and participate in your lives as you have grown. Howard was a good man and I enjoyed the time and friendship I shared with him. I send my prayers and support for your loss.
Carolyn Kimes
October 17th, 2011 at 12:00am
Howard Murphy will be missed so much. Love and prayers to his daughters and their families.
Kem Brooks
October 17th, 2011 at 12:00am
Our family is so sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a wonderful man, never a bad word said about him. We all have great memories of your family on wilson street. You girls take care of each other. Love, your old friends The Balliets.
Elizabeth and Jack Balliet
October 17th, 2011 at 12:00am
So sorry for your loss. I had Mr. Murphy for a teacher in Jr. High,he was a great teacher. I also use to live in the neighborhood on Bailey.
Barb Pasquill
October 18th, 2011 at 12:00am
Fish on, far and fine, Howard.
Don Peterson
October 18th, 2011 at 12:00am
Kim and Andy, I am so sorry to hear about Howard. Both of your parents hold a special place in my heart. Spent many hours in your house on Wilson St and they are very fond memories. I will miss driving by your dad's house and seeing his flowers and toys out front. Hugs to both of you.
Jackie Washegesic
October 19th, 2011 at 12:00am
The members of the Scott Club are sad with Howard's passing. He was a fine neighbor and friend. Our past president, his mother Hazel, raised a fine man. We are holding you in our thoughts.
The South Haven Scott Club
October 19th, 2011 at 12:00am
GOOD-BYE MY FRIEND. REST IN PEACE.
SUSAN PEOPLES
October 19th, 2011 at 12:00am
So sorry to hear this news. Not only was "Mr. Murphy" one of my favorite teachers, i spent alot of time babysitting for Kim and Andi when they were around 6 & 8 yrs. old. Take care of each other girls and my thoughts are with you at this time. Jill Wininger.
Jill Wininger
October 20th, 2011 at 12:00am
Dear Kim and Andrea, It is with great sorrow that I write this, but also with many happy memories of your father. He was a fantastic fishing buddy, teaching pardner and a person full of good humor. I will certainly miss a wonderful man and a great friend.
BEN BROOKS
October 20th, 2011 at 12:00am
See you on the other side my Friend
Mark Riebock
October 20th, 2011 at 12:00am
Kim & Andrea.. I'm sooo sorry to hear about your dad. I'll never forget him. I was just telling my 11 year old a few months ago how much I enjoyed his typing class when I was in 8th grade. What a wonderful wonderful man! I love the sticker on his jeep & told him so whenever I saw him! He will be greatly missed! I love his obituary!!! What a awesome thing! Even though I'm really sad to see it, I laughed when I read it! Our thoughts & prayers are with your family. (And I only made 5 typing errors while typing this!! :) )
Shelly (Schmidt) Ridley
October 22nd, 2011 at 12:00am
Very Sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts are with you and your families.
Casey Nilsson
October 22nd, 2011 at 12:00am
Kim, I am sorry for your loss--your dad was a good man and I still remember taking Business Principles from him. That was, gulp, 25 years ago and I still remember his quotes. Not sure who wrote his obituary but it rings of him and made me smile. Here's to you Mr. Murphy.
Nancy Hedlund Connor
October 24th, 2011 at 12:00am
Kim and Andrea- so sorry for your loss. Your dad was such a fun man and he was also many of our first introduction to the "typewriter." Some may not even know what that is nowdays. Thoughts and prayers to both of you and hold those memories of dad close. With Love, Jody
Jody Crump (Hinz)
October 25th, 2011 at 12:00am
Howard and family,
Chuck Miller
October 25th, 2011 at 12:00am
Howard was a calm presence at the Van Buren Intermediate's Summer Migrant Program for many a summer. His dry sense of humor have been and will be with me for a long time. God Bless you.
Diane Freestone
October 26th, 2011 at 12:00am
Kim, so sorry for your loss.
Patti & Brian Sheehy
October 28th, 2011 at 12:00am
Kim and Andrea. I can't remember a time talking to your dad that I didn't walk away laughing and smiling. What a great sense of humor and outlook on life. Howard made the world a better place. He certainly enriched my life. And there are generations of students that have lived richer lives from knowing Howard. Peace.
Harry Kohn
October 28th, 2011 at 12:00am
Kim & Andrea - I had the pleasure of working with Howard in Pheasants Forever for a number of years. They were good times. My prayers are with you - Michael
Michael Seroke
October 28th, 2011 at 12:00am
Girls- Your dad was one of the first people that I met when we moved to South Haven in 1975. He was my 'Careers' Classroom teacher and taught me how to apply for a job, balance a check book and dream about a lifelong goal of providing healing care to the needy. Because of your dad, I am a registered nurse and am able to both usher life in and ease it out of this wonderful world. Your father was truly an inspiration and those who knew him were, well, we were "lucky enough". Know that you both are in my thoughts-
Leslie (Carraway) Pillar
October 31st, 2011 at 12:00am
What a fun and amazing person. I enjoyed having Mr Murphy as a teacher and to this day-one of my favorite teachers. Sending prayers and hugs to the family
Teresa (Morrison) Mowers
October 31st, 2011 at 12:00am
Kim and Andrea: Your dad was a great teacher with a good sense of humor; a very likeable and friendly man. I pray peace and comfort for your family as you adjust to your loss.
Jim Wattrick
November 1st, 2011 at 12:00am
I just found out of the passing of Mr. Murphy. I was in Mr. Murphy's class during 8th grade. He was also our chess club coach, a game I STILL enjoy today. He was way cool, and I still remember being in his class and him calling me out, to "re-orient myself. I learned a lot from him, and during my time in his class, He made an impression on me...all positive.
Green, Leroy
November 2nd, 2011 at 12:00am
